Latest about Satellite connectivity

Samsung Galaxy S22 in Bora Purple
The Galaxy S22 achieves a 5G connection from space, despite not being built for it

By Vishnu Sarangapurkar Published

Space race After completing space-based voice calls back in April, AST SpaceMobile now managed to place a 5G call in space.

Space race
Google Messages
Google rumored to partner with Garmin for satellite-based SOS messaging

By Nickolas Diaz Published

Phone home Google may partner with Garmin to bring strong emergency SOS messaging support to Android 14.

Phone home
Looking for a phone signal
It's time for Android to finally get satellite connectivity

By Nicholas Sutrich Published

Can you hear me? Satellite connectivity on smartphones was once relegated to bulky brick phones, but modern technology fixes that. It's time for Android to catch up.

Can you hear me?
Motorola logo
Motorola Defy Satellite Link is available in the US for Android and iOS phones

By Nickolas Diaz Published

A real lifesaver The Motorola Defy Satellite Link gets detailed at MWC 2023 as it looks to provide ease and assurance of satellite connectivity.

A real lifesaver
Snapdragon Satellite press slide
Nothing, Motorola, Xiaomi, and others tap Qualcomm for satellite connectivity

By Derrek Lee Published

Qualcomm is partnering with Android OEMs for satellite connectivity in future smartphones.

Phones
The green Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra with its S Pen on the back
Samsung's new modem technology will power smartphone satellite connectivity

By Jay Bonggolto Published

Samsung is following in Apple's footsteps by bringing satellite-based smartphone communication to the masses.

Phones
The tracking feature on the Garmin InReach Messenger
Is the Garmin InReach Messenger worth buying?

By Michael L Hicks Published

This pricey device goes well beyond what a satellite phone can do, letting you send your location and check-in messages to family or contact emergency services with no cellular signal.

Garmin
Leaked render of the Galaxy S23 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy S23 tipped to feature satellite connectivity

By Nickolas Diaz Published

Those big towers aren't good enough anymore.

Phones
The home screen of the Google Pixel 6a with wallpaper from Backdrops
Android 13 is still very new, but we're already talking about Android 14

By Derrek Lee Published

Android 14 is likely already in the works, and a new report provides a look into some of the features we can expect for the next major update.

Apps & Software
The Huawei Mate 50 Pro and a satellite
The Huawei Mate 50 Pro launches internationally with a questionable price tag

By Derrek Lee Published

Huawei has launched its latest flagship smartphone series. The Huawei Mate 50 smartphones feature variable aperture cameras and satellite connectivity.

Phones
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