After Apple, Google is planning to bring Satellite SOS feature for Pixel phones soon

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Google is planning to add a Satellite SOS feature to its Pixel phones..

Apple's "Emergency SOS via satellite" feature, introduced with the iPhone 14 in 2022, brought satellite connectivity to the mainstream..

A recent update to the "Adaptive Connectivity Services" (version p.2024.08) app indicates the emergence of the "Satellite SOS" feature on Google Pixel phones...

But once available, it will reportedly allow users to contact emergency services when traditional connectivity methods like Wi-Fi or cellular are unavailable..

The disclaimer for the Satellite SOS feature, as reported by 9 to 5 Google, outlines that when users try to establish a connection with emergency services via satellite, certain information will be shared..

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