It was raining, with thick cloud coverage overhead, but Samsung’s new Galaxy S25 still connected to an orbiting satellite thousands of miles away within seconds. "What you experienced was pretty ...

Android 15 extends platform support for satellite connectivity. With the Android 15 Developer Preview 2 release, the platform introduced UI elements that are needed to “ensure a consistent user ...

With the introduction of the iPhone 14 series in 2022, Apple brought satellite communication to smartphones, allowing users to connect with emergency services via SOS messages even in areas without ...

Text messaging via satellite can be a lifeline in such situations, allowing you to reach emergency services or let loved ones know you're safe. Satellite messaging is a relatively new feature in ...

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Starlink satellites are visible from Earth, you just need to know when and where to look. The "Starlink satellite train" has become a captivating sight for skywatchers, offering a glimpse of the ...

Vodafone has recently raised the stakes in the satellite communication race, making a world-first satellite video call from a regular 4G/5G smartphone, much to the tension of Elon Musk's Starlink.

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Samsung Galaxy S25 phones all come with an overclocked Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, and it even supports satellite messaging. The manufacturer never spoke about the feature due to a limitation ...