Apple is facing increasing demands to do more for Iranian protestors

As Starlink becomes a lifeline to Iranian protestors, some are calling on Apple to expand access to satellite-based texting. As protests in Iran intensify, satellite technology has become one of the only ways for people in the country to circumvent a total internet blackout and heavy restrictions on phone service. Now, as a number of people in the country turn to SpaceX—the company now providing free access to Starlink—there are growing calls for Apple to get involved, too.