Images show satellite messaging working in Google Messages
Android 15 brings support for satellite connections But this feature depends on the operator. and T-Mobile’s Starlink satellite service is coming soonGoogle also appears to be accelerating efforts to enable the feature in Google Messages. It was leaked back in April You can connect to satellite directly through Google Messages.
Although this feature has not yet been officially launched, Android Authority To be able to activate it and show us what it would look like. The outlet said that once the feature is rolled out, a pop-up will appear in the app when you lose connection to the terrestrial network. It will ask you if you want to connect to a satellite to send and receive text.
Google Messages lets you connect to satellites directly from the app. |Image source – Android Authority
Not all features are supported. For example, while one-to-one text messages can be sent via satellite, group messages cannot.
According to previous reports, satellite text messages may take longer than sending messages through terrestrial communication systems (i.e. Wi-Fi and cell phone towers) and do not include images and videos. You need a clear view of the sky to establish and maintain a connection, but If you use T-Mobileyou may not need to lift the device.
Satellite services are not only used to send text messages to emergency services, but also allow you to send messages to anyone you want.
Google has previously said that pre-installed RCS apps will support satellite connections, and many carriers and Android manufacturers have hosted their messaging apps on Google Messages, so the company’s Messages app will allow you to send text messages via satellite as well. Not surprising.
All phones are running Android 15 Satellite messaging will be available, but it will only work if your carrier rolls out the feature. T-Mobile Beta testing will begin early next year. AT&T and Verizon Satellite-enabled SMS is also being rolled out with their respective partners, but their rollout sounds further away than you’d hope.
2024-12-21 22:29:21