Tag Archives: iPhone

T-Mobile Expands Satellite Data to Include Apple’s Most Popular iPhone Apps

T-Mobile iPhone users can now use six popular Apple apps even when they’re completely cut off from cell towers and Wi-Fi, thanks to a major update to the carrier’s satellite service. The expanded functionality works through T-Mobile’s T-Satellite service, which beams internet connectivity directly from space using SpaceX’s Starlink satellites. According to PhoneArena, the newly supported Apple apps include Maps, Messages, Weather, Music, Compass, and … [read full article]

T-Mobile Users on an iPhone Spot Small Change on Their Device

T-Mobile has quietly introduced a welcomed improvement for iPhone device users. Instead of having to memorize the name of the T-Mobile plan being used, T-Mobile subscribers can now see the name of their plan on the “Cellular Plans” field.  Prior to this change, iPhone users saw details like “HD Video” or “4K UHD Video.” But this change makes it a lot easier to know which plan you are using.  As shared by [read full article]

Some iPhone Users on T-Mobile Can Now Send a Text Over Satellite

Satellite texting is now available for T-Mobile customers with an iPhone. Apple previously introduced the feature in 2022 as an emergency service. With iOS 18, this has been expanded to allow sending messages using satellites in orbit. The latest iOS 18 public beta 2 version however, allows users to text over satellite.  Unfortunately, PhoneArena has clarified that this feature is currently working for some … [read full article]

Bug currently affected eSIM-activated iPhones on T-Mobile

It looks like there is an issue affecting a few T-Mobile customers. And according to the person who discovered it, the issue is affecting customers who are using eSIM via an iPhone.  Earlier today, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman shared a series of tweets detailing the issue. As it turns out, customers who had their lines activated with eSIM have suddenly been deactivated from FaceTime and iMessage. They also had no … [read full article]

Apple unleashes iOS 14.0.1, iPadOS 14.0.1, and watchOS 7.0.1 bug-fixing updates

iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch owners, it’s time to update. Apple today released iOS 14.0.1, iPadOS 14.0.1, and watchOS 7.0.1 updates. iPhone and iPad owners can update by going into Settings > General > Software Update, while Apple Watch folks can get their update by selecting Watch > General > Software Update. The iOS 14.0.1 and iPadOS 14.0.1 updates are largely the same, with fixes … [read full article]