An emergency messaging service is a type of service that allows people to send and receive messages in the event of an emergency. This service is typically provided by government agencies or other organizations, and is intended to help people stay informed and connected during emergencies such as natural disasters, public health crises, or other situations where traditional communication channels may be disrupted.
On Android phones, this service may be provided through a dedicated app, or it may be integrated into the phone’s operating system. It is important to note that the availability and specifics of an emergency messaging service may vary depending on your location and the policies of your local government or service provider.
The World’s First Satellite-Based Solution Capable of Supporting Two-Way Messaging for Premium Smartphones and Beyond – Qualcomm Snapdragon Satellite
Today, at CES 2023, Qualcomm introduced its Snapdragon Satellite — it is a two-way satellite messaging service — and said it’ll be available on “next-generation premium Android smartphones.” Previously, Apple launched its emergency satellite connectivity with its iPhone 14 series and everyone exalted it, so much so that it made it to the list of our favorite tech for 2022. Qualcomm too wants to throw its hat in the ring and bring this technology to the Android smartphone.
Qualcomm announced on its official blog that it has collaborated with Iridium and Garmin to launch the Snapdragon Satellite. This feature will use the phone’s GPS and satellite communication to enable two-way texting in rural or remote locations. According to Qualcomm, the Snapdragon Satellite emergency SOS feature will also be available on select Android devices powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen2 SoC.
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