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Garmin SOS report details all the times its InReach satellites saved people's lives last year
By Michael L Hicks published
SOS Garmin reports that its InReach SOS program is used almost as often for auto and motorcycle accidents as for hiking emergencies.
The Galaxy S24 series might skip satellite connectivity like the S23
By Nickolas Diaz published
Maybe the next one As Samsung begins cellular testing for the S24 series, it looks like the phones may miss out on satellite connectivity.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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