The new Android update will arrive shortly and one of the most talked about features is its ability to send emergency messages via satellites, something that was already mentioned in Apple. But it seems that Google is giving this configuration a twist and It would not only be used for emergencies.: we could send text messages via satellite. Of course, with some restrictions.
According to one article, users They will need clear skies to use the satellite signal and they will only be able to send text messages at a slower speed, but they would not be able to send photos or videos. The idea is simple. When we do not have connectivity, but we need to communicate, the alternative is to connect through the development of a new type of systems, satellites.
The satellite connectivity feature that we had previously heard about could soon arrive in Google Messages if what has been detected in a beta version is true, as the aforementioned article points out.
Coding within Google Messages version 20240329_01_RC00 has provided some details on how satellite connectivity would work. To start, we will need clear skies to take advantage of the signal. Another warning is that we won't be able to send photos or videos, only text messages, and even then they may be sent at a slower rate. However, the advantage is that we will be able to send it to anyone, not just the emergency services.
This form of connectivity is expected to roll out with Android 15, assuming it receives final approval. In fact, developers who already have access to Android 15 saw an “Automatic connection to satellite” notification. System-wide implementation details specify that once connectivity is established, you will be able to send and receive messages without cellular service or WiFi.
For now, there are still many details that need to be worked out before it launches. Satellite connectivity for all Android devices. Still, the rumors seem promising, even if they only suggest that Google has this feature in mind.