The satellite-based 'SOS' feature on the Pixel 9 was only supposed to be free for the first two years. But like Apple, the ...

Google has extended free Satellite SOS access for Pixel 9 owners by another year, but the feature's long-term future remains ...

One of the big new features of the Google Pixel 9 series is Satellite SOS, a feature that will be available at launch, but might not work exactly how you think. When is Satellite SOS launching on ...

Google is adding satellite capabilities to its new Pixel 9 phone to provide emergency messaging outside of cellular networks. According to Google’s Pixel 9 announcement on Aug. 13, Pixel 9 will be the ...

Apple has been offering satellite-based SOS services on iPhones since 2022. The company started allowing users to send regular messages via satellite with the iOS 18 version. Android users have been ...

Satellite connectivity for smartphones has proven valuable on Apple’s iPhone, but it’s a feature that’s struggling to get out the door on Android devices. This week, though, a new “Satellite SOS” ...

At Tuesday’s Made By Google event, we got our first official look at the new Pixel 9 series of phones. While they have some hardware upgrades over last year’s Pixel 8, Google spent far more time ...

Evidence has emerged that satellite-based SOS texting on Google Messages may launch in partnership with Garmin. Garmin provides emergency response services via satellite in over 150 countries. It’s ...