With the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro models, Apple has introduced an emergency satellite link system that can help you connect to emergency services in exceptional situations when you are out of cellular and Wi-Fi coverage. This feature, which worked in many emergencies after it was put into use, is now coming to Android phones.
Emergency satellite link coming to Android devices
According to the latest information, the emergency satellite connection system will be gradually launched on compatible Google Pixel and Samsung Galaxy phones with Android 14. Although this information shared by a Twitter account named Pixel is not official, this page has previously appeared with correct leaks.
Satellite SMS, Android 14
— Pixel #TeamPixel (@GooglePixelFC) July 20, 2023
On the other hand, since the new feature to be presented is hardware-based, this feature will not be available on every Android 14 phone. Therefore, let’s say that some Android devices with the feature of advanced satellite connected emergency system will get this emergency system.
Currently, there is no official announcement regarding the general release date of Android 14. Google’s new operating system will likely be available in August or September of this year. We hope to learn more about the new features of Android 14 as this date approaches.
On the other hand, a similar emergency satellite connection system support was provided by Huawei in the Mate 50, Mate 50 Pro and later P60 Series introduced last year. Huawei’s new devices can send a message containing current locations to emergency contacts if users press the power button five times in an emergency in an emergency.
With the iPhone 14 models, Apple started a new era in the smartphone world. The company’s satellite-linked emergency system is now coming to other phones. So what do you think about the emergency satellite link? You can share your views with us in the comments section.
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