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Good News for iPhone Users: iOS 18.3 Update Will Not Make You a Lackey

iOS 18.3 Update Supports Starlink Satellite Connectivity, Not Elon Musk’s Control

If you’re an iPhone user eager to grab the latest iOS 18.3 update, we have good news for you. Contrary to the widespread fear-mongering on social media, this update will not turn your device into one of Elon Musk’s lackeys, even if it does include support for T-Mobile’s Starlink satellite network.

The Rumors and Fears

Over the past two weeks, social media has been abuzz with concerns about a report that said Apple and SpaceX had been "secretly working" with T-Mobile to add support for the Starlink network in the latest version of iOS. While we don’t have confirmation on whether the two companies are collaborating, the fear-mongering has been greatly exaggerated.

What’s in the iOS 18.3 Update?

The iOS 18.3 update supports Starlink’s new satellite connectivity offerings with T-Mobile. The carrier announced the beta launch in a big Super Bowl ad, and any smartphone on any mobile network can try it. T-Mobile’s goal is to convert users over to its out-in-the-wilderness connection offerings, so it made the beta available for every iPhone compatible with iOS 18.3. For now, this includes the iPhone 14 and up.

The Backlash

The first complaints started on Apple’s support pages. Users claimed they would ditch their iPhones if it meant acquiescing to Elon’s whims. "I want nothing to do with Elon Musk," wrote one user. Another user asked if there was a way to block T-Mobile and Starlink’s satellite network offering so as not to have the link on their device.

Social Media Reactions

Reddit users went on a tear, warning others not to update their iPhones to iOS 18.3. Some users on TikTok also went viral, telling people to hold off on updating their devices until there was more information about what was to come.

The Real Issue

But what’s behind this fear-mongering? We live in a world where misinformation runs rampant and quickly gains traction due to the fear surrounding an idea. Right now, people are wary because of what’s happening in the US government with Trump, Musk, and the rest of the band of mayhem-men.

The Importance of Context

What happened is that people freaked out over the idea that their iPhones had a link to one of the most hated men on earth. We saw Tim Cook at Trump’s inauguration, and we’ve seen how Silicon Valley recently cowed to the newest administration. Unsurprisingly, users would think that Musk was coming for the iPhone. He went for the White House, didn’t he?

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