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Android's Dream of Satellite Connectivity Done Before It Even Began

Mon, 11/13/2023 - 16:30

Safety is a major selling point in a society that profits from fear-mongering, so I’m scratching my head about the canceled plans for Android’s version of satellite connectivity.

android, iridium satellite constellation, iridium communications, pixel, iPhone, matt desch, google

Starlink Says It's Bringing Cell Service to Remote Regions Starting Next Year

Thu, 10/12/2023 - 12:25

Gizmodo

Starlink is rolling out its Direct to Cell service starting in 2024, SpaceX announced on its webpage that went up on Tuesday. The new service will use its satellites to provide users with talk, text, and data in remote regions.

Starlink, t mobile us, iridium communications, wireless networking, spacex, iPhone, ast space mobile

Google’s Code Points to Apple SOS-Like Features Coming to Android

Mon, 08/28/2023 - 12:25

Gizmodo : Environment

Android is lagging hard behind iOS for emergency satellite connectivity, and Google may be reaching out to Garmin to enable some kind of emergency SOS feature.

google, android, Environment, iridium communications, rahmouni, google allo, garmin response

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