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It often feels like we live in a fully connected world, but anyone who has been caught without a signal at a time of need can tell you it's far from true. Emergency satellite connectivity is a solution to this problem, and one the Google Pixel 9 series and next-generation will allegedly offer, . The feature will purportedly be available for T-Mobile customers first, thanks to the network provider's . It could become available on other networks in the future.
The messaging service will allegedly ask users questions such as "What best describes your situation?" and "Are there weapons involved?" It's unclear whether the feature will be free for Google Pixel 9 and next-gen Google Fold users. T-Mobile hasn't confirmed pricing for its satellite messaging service in previous announcements.
If the news is true, Google would be following in the footsteps of Apple, which launched its own in late 2022 for in countries such as the United States, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, and the United Kingdom. The tool has since expanded to include the iPhone 15 and countries such as , which have mass wilderness areas where cellular service is absent.
This article originally appeared on Engadget at
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The messaging service will allegedly ask users questions such as "What best describes your situation?" and "Are there weapons involved?" It's unclear whether the feature will be free for Google Pixel 9 and next-gen Google Fold users. T-Mobile hasn't confirmed pricing for its satellite messaging service in previous announcements.
If the news is true, Google would be following in the footsteps of Apple, which launched its own in late 2022 for in countries such as the United States, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, and the United Kingdom. The tool has since expanded to include the iPhone 15 and countries such as , which have mass wilderness areas where cellular service is absent.
This article originally appeared on Engadget at
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