The satellite-based 'SOS' feature on the Pixel 9 was only supposed to be free for the first two years. But like Apple, the ...

Google has extended free Satellite SOS access for Pixel 9 owners by another year, but the feature's long-term future remains ...

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One of the big new features of the Google Pixel 9 series is Satellite SOS, a feature that will be available at launch, but might not work exactly how you think. When is Satellite SOS launching on ...

Google is adding satellite capabilities to its new Pixel 9 phone to provide emergency messaging outside of cellular networks. According to Google’s Pixel 9 announcement on Aug. 13, Pixel 9 will be the ...

Apple has been offering satellite-based SOS services on iPhones since 2022. The company started allowing users to send regular messages via satellite with the iOS 18 version. Android users have been ...

Satellite connectivity for smartphones has proven valuable on Apple’s iPhone, but it’s a feature that’s struggling to get out the door on Android devices. This week, though, a new “Satellite SOS” ...

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We already know that Google is introducing satellite connectivity support with Android 15, which would allow the latest Android devices to send messages without needing a mobile or Wi-Fi connection.