Android 14 Could Add Satellite Connectivity Support for SMS: Details

Google rolled out the Android 13 OS final yr and now it’s set to introduce the subsequent Android model, Android 14, later this yr. While Android 14 continues to be within the beta part, anticipated options and enhancements included with the subsequent model of Google’s cell working system have already emerged on the Internet. Android 14 has now been tipped to convey satellite tv for pc connectivity help to smartphones, which is able to let customers ship emergency message alerts with out utilizing mobile or WiFi protection. The function was additionally launched by Apple on the final yr’s iPhone 14 collection.

StaffPixel (Twitter @GooglePixelFC) in its newest tweet, has shared that the upcoming Android 14 will convey satellite tv for pc connectivity help for SMS together with different options to supported smartphones with required {hardware}. It has additionally been mentioned that Google Pixel and Samsung Galaxy cellphone customers will possible be the primary to get their arms on this function. Satellite-based communication requires {hardware} help and the provision of the function on different Android smartphones would thus rely upon the producer.

When supported, the performance will assist smartphone customers to ship SMS through satellite tv for pc connectivity in distant areas the place mobile community or WiFi isn’t accessible.

Apple launched the emergency SoS through satellite tv for pc function final yr with iPhone 14 collection launch. However, the function was solely made out there within the US and Canada on the time of launch. Later, it was expanded to extra international locations together with the UK, France, Germany, Ireland, Austria, Belgium, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, and Portugal. The function not solely lets customers talk with emergency providers but in addition permits them to seek for their location and share it with family and friends utilizing the Find My app.

Meanwhile, Google released the Android 14 Beta 4 replace to eligible Pixel customers earlier this month. It has been mentioned that the newest Android 14 beta model is appropriate for testing and normal use. It is claimed to convey a number of fixes and system efficiency enhancements. The Android 14 Beta 4 can be out there for the Pixel Fold and the Pixel Tablet. 


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