Later this year, premium Android smartphones with satellite connectivity will be available thanks to a new agreement between chip giant Qualcomm and satellite phone company Iridium.
It implies that mobile devices can communicate with passing satellites to transmit and receive messages in areas without cell coverage.
Many smartphones running Android contain Qualcomm processors.
In September 2022, Apple disclosed a satellite function for the iPhone 14.
Only basic text messages can now be sent and received in an emergency using the service.
Bullitt, a British smartphone manufacturer, launched its own satellite service first, ahead of Apple. When originally introduced, it will be available in a few regions and is also for emergency usage.
