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Google and WhatsApp team up for satellite communication on the Pixel 10

Google's latest Pixel 10 series offers satellite connectivity, and that doesn't really come as a surprise. However, what Google just announced most definitely does. Up until now, Google's satellite ...

Google Pixel Satellite Texting Expands to a New Market

The good news is that for now, the service is free. Orange is making it free for the first six months. However, customers who ...
Android

Google Messages’ satellite messaging feature shows up in images

Apple has been offering satellite-based SOS services on iPhones since 2022. The company started allowing users to send regular messages via satellite with the iOS 18 version. Android users have been ...
9to5google

Google’s Satellite SOS is available at launch on Pixel 9 series, how it will work

One of the big new features of the Google Pixel 9 series is Satellite SOS, a feature that will be available at launch, but might not work exactly how you think. When is Satellite SOS launching on ...
MacTech

Apple, Google, Garmin, and Huawei lead the shift toward satellite-connected smartwatches

Satellite-capable smartwatches are projected to grow to 28% of total smartwatch shipments in 2030 from 2% in quarter three ...
CNET

Google's Pixel 9 Gets Satellite SOS Feature That Uses Skylo Network

David Lumb is a senior reporter covering mobile and gaming spaces. Over the last decade, he's reviewed phones for TechRadar as well as covered tech, gaming, and culture for Engadget, Popular Mechanics ...
9to5google

Google Maps getting sharper satellite imagery and more Street View

Google Maps is getting sharper satellite imagery and more Street View content, while Google Earth will soon let users access more historical imagery. Starting this week, Google is introducing sharper ...
Android Authority

Satellite SOS is now available for Google Pixel 9 phones

Google’s Satellite SOS service is now available on the Pixel 9 series in the US. The feature allows you to contact emergency services if you don’t have cellular or Wi-Fi coverage. The Google Pixel 9 ...
Engadget

Google announces satellite SOS calling for Pixel 9 phones

Google just announced a whole bunch of new products at the Made by Google event, including a trio of Pixel 9 smartphones. The phones look cool and stuffed to the gills with high-tech features. Each of ...
Android Authority

Android 15 has satellite messaging support. So why can't you use it?

With the launch of Android 15 earlier this week, Google officially brought satellite messaging support to the operating system. However, the feature is not active, and there are still many questions ...
Wired

How Google’s Satellite eSOS Works During Emergencies on the Pixel 9

You might be able to count on one hand the number of times you've been in a remote area without a cell signal or Wi-Fi connectivity—unless you're making regular excursions into the backcountry. But in ...