Satellite communication through smartphones is slowly becoming a reality. It is supported by the current generation of iPhones, and with the arrival of Android 14, the feature will be available on Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel phones, then everything will depend on other smartphone makers.
Satellite SMS, Android 14
– Pixel #TeamPixel (@GooglePixelFC) 20 July 2023
Information that this function will be deployed with a new version of Android appeared on the Twitter account of Pixel #TeamPixel (not an official Google account). WCCFTech adds Samsung’s top of the line to the list of supported devices.
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It should be understood that Android smartphones are very different, and manufacturers can implement the idea of satellite communication in different ways. However, Android 14 is about to launch officially with the Pixel 8 series on October and it is very likely that the Tensor G3 will have this support. Also, new flagship phones will start coming out after the launch.
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Satellite communication on phones is still a feature that still has a long way to go, but Android 14 will make it possible to reach the mainstream. Thus, more resources associated with this type of communication will be released, making it easier to access the technology, which is extremely useful for emergencies.
Source: PhoneArena











