Pixel’s new satellite feature could show people where you are on Google Maps

Recent leaks claim Google is working on further integrating satellite connectivity to their Pixel phones and could introduce support for the tech in Google Maps. This information comes from two industry insiders: AssembleDebug who shared his findings with PiunikaWeb and Nail Sadykov over on Telegram. Beginning with the former, users will apparently be able to … Read more

Samsung Exynos 5400 5G modem unveiled with NTN satellite connectivity

Samsung has officially unveiled the Exynos 5400 5G modem. It is the same modem that’s used in the Exynos variants of the Galaxy S24 and Galaxy S24+. It will reportedly be used in several next-generation Pixel devices—Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, and Pixel 9 Pro Fold—that will be launched later this … Read more

Google Pixle 9 to use new Samsung modem with satellite connectivity

Since the launch of the Pixel 6, Google has used its in-house Tensor processors with Exynos modems. The Pixel 9, expected to launch later this year, will reportedly use a newer Exynos modem from Samsung to bring satellite connectivity features for messaging. That’s not the only Pixel that features the new Exynos modem. Even the … Read more

Apple Emergency SOS via satellite extended for free

Apple has this week announced that it is extending its Emergency SOS via satellite service for an additional year for free to eat existing iPhone 14 uses. The company’s innovative Emergency SOS via satellite service, which has been available for a year on all iPhone 14 models in the U.S. and Canada, has now been … Read more