With the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro models, Apple introduced the emergency satellite connectivity system, which can help you connect to emergency services when you are outside cellular and Wi-Fi coverage areas in exceptional situations. After being made available for iPhones, this feature, which has proven useful in many emergency situations, is now coming to Android phones.
Emergency satellite connectivity is coming to Android devices.
According to recent information, the emergency satellite connectivity system will be gradually introduced to compatible Google Pixel and Samsung Galaxy phones with Android 14. Although the information was shared by a Twitter account named “Pixel,” it might not be official, but this page has previously provided accurate leaks.
On the other hand, since the new feature relies on hardware, it won’t be available on every Android 14 phone. Therefore, we can say that only some Android devices with advanced satellite-connected emergency systems will have access to this emergency feature.
As of now, there is no official announcement regarding the general release date of Android 14. Google will likely release the new operating system in August or September of this year. As the date approaches, we hope to learn more about the new features of Android 14.
It’s worth noting that Huawei provided a similar emergency satellite connectivity system in the Mate 50, Mate 50 Pro, and later the P60 Series introduced last year. With Huawei’s new devices, users can send a message to emergency contacts containing their current location by pressing the power button five times consecutively in case of an emergency.
Apple initiated a new era in the world of smartphones with the iPhone 14 models. Now, the company’s satellite-connected emergency system is coming to other phones. What are your thoughts on emergency satellite connectivity? Feel free to share your opinions in the comments section.
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