Last Update: March 06, 2023, 16:46 IST
More Android phones will have this feature in 2023
Various brands have risen to the occasion to offer this feature and this year we will have Android phones joining the list.
Apple launched satellite tech for iPhones with Globestar last year and now we’ve seen Qualcomm and MediaTek gearing up to power Android phones with this technology. Qualcomm has introduced its Snapdragon Satellite feature which will be available through its high-end as well as mid-range chipsets. Similarly, MediaTek is looking to bring the technology to less expensive devices.
During the Mobile World Congress 2023 (MWC 2023) last week, major phone makers have signed up with these chipset giants to feature satellite connectivity on their phones, and soon you will find them available on Android smartphones. Here is a list of brands that have been confirmed to use the Snapdragon Satellite feature and other compatible technology.
What is satellite based connectivity?
Satellite-based communications can send and receive data in remote or rural areas where other telecommunication networks are not available. Qualcomm announced it was adding the capabilities to its chips earlier this year.
Which phones will get satellite tech in 2023
Qualcomm has shared the list of partners who will be using its satellite facilities for their phones.
– Respect
Motorola owned by Lenovo
– Nothing
– Opposition
– Vivo
– Xiaomi
Phones from these brands will have the capability in late 2023 but the service is likely to be limited to markets like the US and Europe. When it comes to MediaTek, it is going to offer satellite messaging in both ways. MediaTek is bringing 3GPP non-terrestrial networks (NTN) to its chipsets for smartphones.
But the company has mentioned that it sees possibilities for this technology beyond smartphones and could also be in cars. The chipmaker has showcased its technology through brands such as Bullitt and Motorola will also sign up for the technology. Samsung has already introduced it on the Galaxy S23 series and Google is expected to introduce it on the Pixel 8 series later this year.
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