Google is actively adding satellite connectivity to Pixel phones as well as in Google Maps.
Android smartphones offer tons of convenient features, but they are still yet to debut a satellite connectivity facility. Google is actively working on bringing this convenient feature not only to Pixel devices but also to Google Maps, and the evidence is that earlier this year Google concisely rolled out a ‘Satellite SOS’ option in the Safety app on Pixel phones, which, with a bit of inconsequential, also unveiled a few functionality Google is planning for satellite support on Pixel.
It appears that Google is still setting up to advance the satellite connectivity feature reasonably quickly too. A tipster is reporting on Telegram that he was able to spot a UI being worked on for Pixel, and the aim behind it is to help guide the user to align their device with a satellite.
This new move will bring a change in that the UI can be minimized to a floating window and uses a circle to help the user align their device. Also, while ‘Satellite SOS’ is in progress, a notification unfolds to remind the user to keep their view clear of obstructions.
It appears that Google Maps might be getting satellite connectivity with future updates, and this is being speculated by PiunikaWeb, which notes that the latest beta version of Google Maps, v11.125, adds new strings. It is expected that it could permit users to share their location via satellite, possibly up to five times a day with updates at least 15 minutes apart; however, it’s not clear yet how this functionality will work.
However, it’s yet to be clear whether Google will start opening up this feature with the Pixel 9 series, which is said to have better satellite support.
