Google announced at the I/O 2023 event that it added satellite link support to Android 14. It turns out that the satellite connection can be used for the first time on Google and Samsung phones. In this context, the Galaxy S24 series is expected to come with a local two-way satellite connection.The two-way satellite connection allows users to send SMS from their phones when there is no cellular connection. The message is transmitted via a satellite to the network provider and then sent to the person. For this feature to work, the phone must be in a position to see the sky clearly outdoors. In addition, for two-way satellite connection, the phone must also offer local support. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor supports this feature but needs additional hardware. On the other hand, the feature will be made available in the second half of 2023.
It was said last year that Samsung will offer local satellite connectivity for the SOS message in the Galaxy S23 series. However, this did not happen. Samsung said that they did not add this feature, stating that the technology is not ready for use yet. A few months later, two-way satellite link technology for smartphones appeared.
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