Samsung Prepares Phones for Satellite Communication Ahead of Android 15 Launch
Satellite connectivity is set to become a significant feature in smartphones. While recent iPhones already offer satellite communication for emergencies, Android 15 is making strides toward introducing this feature for Android devices. Among the companies preparing for this shift is Samsung, working to equip its phones with satellite capabilities.
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Samsung’s approach to satellite communication appears to be twofold
integrating support directly into some apps and preparing others, like Messages, to redirect users to Google’s satellite messaging solutions. This split approach raises questions about whether it is Samsung’s strategic choice or a necessary adaptation to Google’s implementation in Android 15.
Samsung’s Satellite Communication Journey
Samsung has shown a strong interest in satellite communication for its Galaxy phones. However, delivering this feature has been challenging. Despite high hopes, satellite support was absent from the Galaxy S23. Expectations for the Galaxy S24 also remain unfulfilled, but the current software development efforts suggest that Samsung remains committed to this goal.
Future Prospects of Samsung for Satellite Communication
As Android 15 is set to be released in a few weeks, more details are expected to emerge. The ongoing preparations indicate that Samsung has not abandoned its ambitions for satellite connectivity in Galaxy phones. It’s promising to see text strings reinforcing the idea that satellite messaging on Android could extend beyond one-way emergency communication, potentially functioning like regular text messaging but via satellite.
Samsung’s efforts to integrate satellite communication into its phones are becoming more apparent as the Android 15 launch approaches. While exact details on which Galaxy phones will feature this technology and when it will be available are still unclear, the progress being made is encouraging for future developments in smartphone communication.
