Competitive Satellite Uplink Feature from Qualcomm to Apple

Introduced with the iPhone 14 family, “Satellite Connection” feature was actually an extremely important feature, although it looked very simple. In an emergency, you could call the authorities using the satellites orbiting our planet in places where the phone was not picking up.

However, this feature is only available on certain models and limited countries. in an emergency was designed to be used. Qualcomm, which plays a major role in making the feature work, has developed this feature. for all phones made available.

Anytime anywhere satellite link feature: Snapdragon Satellite

Qualcomm, the manufacturer of the X65 chip used for the satellite connection feature in the iPhone 14s, is the only brand that has the design and production rights of the chips with the satellite connection feature. The US chip manufacturer announced today that you can have satellite connection on new generation Android phones. Snapdragon Satellite announced the feature. However, the feature works a little differently than Apple’s satellite link feature.

The satellite connection feature on iPhones can only be activated in emergencies and when your phone cannot connect to a base station. Also, this feature you can only use it via iMessage. Qualcomm Satellite, on the other hand, improves this feature and you can connect to the satellite as long as your cellular data is turned off. In addition, it features Qualcomm Satellite in SMS-based messaging applications such as Samsung Messages, Google Messages, as well as WhatsApp, Telegram and Facebook Messenger. You can also use it in 3rd party messaging apps.. But of course, when you use the satellite connection in these applications, you cannot send messages to your friends, just to reach the authorities you are using.

Qualcomm officials said in a statement that Android phones with this feature in the second half of 2023 announced its release. In addition, this feature will be offered in certain countries in the first place, just like satellite connection.