Samsung Prepares for Satellite Connectivity
Satellite connectivity is on the horizon for smartphones, with recent iPhones already equipped for emergency services. Android 15 has been making strides towards integrating satellite communication, and one OEM, Samsung, is gearing up for this new era of smartphone technology.
An APK teardown can provide insight into upcoming features, although not all predicted features may make it to a public release. Samsung has been making changes to its apps to support communication over satellite links, as evidenced by text strings found in various apps.
While some Samsung apps are being updated to support satellite communication directly, others, like Samsung Messages, are preparing to redirect users to Google’s messaging app for satellite messaging. This divide raises questions about Samsung’s strategy and Google’s implementation of satellite messaging in Android 15.
Despite previous disappointments with satellite support on Galaxy phones, Samsung’s ongoing software development efforts indicate that the company has not abandoned its plans for satellite connectivity. The upcoming Android 15 release may shed more light on which Galaxy phones will support satellite connectivity and when this feature will be available.
Text strings found in Samsung apps suggest that satellite messaging on Android may not be limited to emergency communication only, hinting at the possibility of regular text messaging via satellite. This development gives hope for the future of satellite connectivity on Galaxy phones.
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