Living in a world that seems fully connected can be deceiving, especially when you find yourself without a signal in a time of need. The Google Pixel 9 series and the upcoming Google Fold are rumored to offer emergency satellite connectivity, a potential solution to this issue. According to Kamila Wojciechowska from Android Authority, T-Mobile customers may be the first to access this feature, thanks to a partnership with SpaceX for satellite messaging. There is a possibility that this service could expand to other networks in the future.
Reports suggest that the satellite messaging feature will prompt users with questions like “What best describes your situation?” and “Are there weapons involved?” The pricing for this service on Google Pixel 9 and the next-gen Google Fold remains uncertain, as T-Mobile has not disclosed this information in previous announcements.
If these rumors hold true, Google would be taking a page from Apple’s book, which…
2024-04-15 05:44:21
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