Perhaps the day has come when popular Android OEMs will introduce satellite functions.
The topic has been in the Android makers’ kitchen for some time, but it’s still not cooked. It’s about the introduction of satellite communications, which will enter its third generation on the iPhone in the fall. Meanwhile, it will take significantly longer for Android manufacturers to introduce it and everything is getting delayed.
But now it’s Samsung and Google’s turn, the two companies seem to be finally preparing satellite communications for their Android smartphones. Some Samsung apps also have peers in the latest source code Android Authority I found what I was looking for. You can find “Emergency SOS” but a satellite mode in the phone app.
If you call emergency services while out of range or not connected to a cellular network, we’ll connect you via satellite so you can send an emergency text message.
You are in satellite mode. You can also send text messages to 911. Emergency calls may still be able to connect if cellular service is available in your area.
You can send and receive text messages in satellite mode. Emergency calls may still be connected if a cellular network is available in your area
However, Samsung doesn’t seem to fully integrate everything into its own app Samsung Messages refers to Google Messages for satellite functions.
Perhaps there will be a definitive answer with OneUI 7 on Android 15 this winter.
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