If you are an Android user then there is good news for you. Soon Google is going to provide Satellite SMS Capability with its Android 14. With the help of this facility, messaging can also be done without mobile internet. This is a technology that is already being used. Especially iPhone users get the facility of satellite connectivity. Apple released satellite connectivity with the iPhone 14 series.
What is satellite connectivity?
SOS messaging can be done in case of emergency through satellite connectivity. Using the Satellite feature, one can send emergency SMS via Satellite even without cellular and Wi-Fi coverage. Location can also be shared with people through satellite. This is a very useful technique for people who are stuck in areas without mobile networks, such as forests or rural towns.
These phones will get the update first
Google will first release its new satellite connectivity feature for Google Pixel phones. After this, other devices will be given access to it. This has been confirmed by the Google Pixel team. Note that this feature will come with the Android 14 update. But not every device running Android 14 will be able to support the satellite SMS feature, as there are hardware limitations with it.
How does satellite connectivity work?
Even if there is no mobile tower through a satellite network, communication can be done directly through satellite in the smartphone. In this process, the smartphone communicates with the Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite. With the help of this facility, location sharing or direct call-message can also be done. Satellite networks become very useful in remote areas when it is difficult to get network connectivity from mobile towers.
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