Android 15 is now rolling out to Pixel phones. The new update is bringing the ability to send and receive messages via satellite.

  • AmbiguousProps
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    9 months ago

    It’s important to note that this is not an SOS feature — like the iPhone’s Emergency SOS — that’s meant to be used only in emergencies. This means you won’t be limited to messaging emergency services; you’ll be able to message anyone you want. It also means the feature can be used anytime your mobile connection disappears.

    Neat, I thought it was going to be restricted to emergency use.

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    9 months ago

    Let me guess: you have to use Google’s massaging app, right? This seems too good to not have a catch