Google’s Android 14 Tipped to Bring iPhone-Like Satellite Connectivity Support for SMS

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Google rolled out the Android 13 OS final yr and now it’s set to introduce the subsequent Android model, Android 14, later this yr. Whereas Android 14 continues to be within the beta part, anticipated options and enhancements included with the subsequent model of Google’s cellular working system have already emerged on the Web. Android 14 has now been tipped to convey satellite tv for pc connectivity assist to smartphones, which can let customers ship emergency message alerts with out utilizing mobile or WiFi protection. The function was additionally launched by Apple on the final yr’s iPhone 14 sequence.

TeamPixel (Twitter @GooglePixelFC) in its newest tweet, has shared that the upcoming Android 14 will convey satellite tv for pc connectivity assist for SMS together with different options to supported smartphones with required {hardware}. It has additionally been stated that Google Pixel and Samsung Galaxy telephone customers will possible be the primary to get their arms on this function. Satellite tv for pc-based communication requires {hardware} assist and the supply of the function on different Android smartphones would thus rely on the producer.

When supported, the performance will assist smartphone customers to ship SMS by way of satellite tv for pc connectivity in distant areas the place mobile community or WiFi shouldn’t be accessible.

Apple launched the emergency SoS by way of satellite tv for pc function final yr with iPhone 14 sequence launch. Nevertheless, the function was solely made accessible within the US and Canada on the time of launch. Later, it was expanded to extra international locations together with the UK, France, Germany, Eire, Austria, Belgium, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, and Portugal. The function not solely lets customers talk with emergency companies but in addition permits them to seek for their location and share it with family and friends utilizing the Discover My app.

In the meantime, Google released the Android 14 Beta 4 replace to eligible Pixel customers earlier this month. It has been stated that the most recent Android 14 beta model is appropriate for testing and normal use. It’s stated to convey a number of fixes and system efficiency enhancements. The Android 14 Beta 4 can be accessible for the Pixel Fold and the Pixel Pill.

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