Android 15 is now rolling out to Pixel phones. The new update is bringing the ability to send and receive messages via satellite.
It’s important to note that this is not an SOS feature — like the iPhone’s Emergency SOS — that’s meant to be used only in emergencies. This means you won’t be limited to messaging emergency services; you’ll be able to message anyone you want. It also means the feature can be used anytime your mobile connection disappears.
Neat, I thought it was going to be restricted to emergency use.
Let me guess: you have to use Google’s massaging app, right? This seems too good to not have a catch
Just try reading the fucking article instead of guessing.
Google notes that satellite connectivity should be compatible with carrier messaging apps. In the US, only a few carriers offer the option to activate satellite messaging. One of them is T-Mobile.
So if you’re not using T-Mobile, or don’t want to use proprietary apps, then basically yes.