Rumors are swirling that Google’s next flagship smartphone, the Pixel 9, may introduce a crucial safety feature – Satellite SOS.
This functionality, similar to Apple’s Emergency SOS via satellite, would allow users to contact emergency services outside of cellular or Wi-Fi coverage, Android Authority reports.
According to Wojciechowska, who writes for Android Authority, these are some of the questions the feature will ask:
- What happened?
- [Are you/Are they/Is everyone] breathing?
- In total, how many people are [missing/trapped]?
- What best describes your situation?
- What is on fire?
- Are there weapons involved?
- What type of vehicle or vessel?
- Do any of these apply?
Apple debuted satellite connectivity with the iPhone 14 series, providing a lifeline during adventures gone wrong. With Google’s previous announcement of Android 14 supporting satellite connections, this move by Google would signify Android catching up in a potentially life-saving feature.
