In the technological landscape, Google it is a driving force that shows no signs of slowing down. The company is always looking for innovative ways to improve users' lives, and the latest addition could be a collaboration with Garmin to bring the satellite messaging on android. But what exactly does this potential partnership mean, and how could it change the way we communicate? Let's find out together.
Google and Garmin: a possible future of satellite SMS on Android
Neil Rahmouni, a careful and curious developer, has recently done an interesting discovery in the app's code Google Messages. He found some strings suggesting the introduction of a satellite messaging feature. This feature, according to the available information, may be launched after the release of the stable version of Android 14 and may be available in over 150 countries. This is a strong signal that Google is taking satellite communication seriously, opening new avenues for security and efficiency in mobile communication.
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Garmin is a name that many associate a GPS devices and smartwatches, but the company has much more to offer. Garmin already has a robust ecosystem of products using satellite connectivity for messaging in emergency situations. They collaborate with iridium, a company that has a constellation of satellites in low Earth orbit, to provide this connectivity. Garmin's technology is already up and running, which makes the potential collaboration with Google all the more exciting. Let's imagine a world where our android smartphone could send messages in any situation, even when cellular networks are unavailable. It would be a huge step forward for personal security and global communication.
We must not forget that Google and Garmin are not the only players in this field. Apple Lossless Audio CODEC (ALAC), was the first to introduce a satellite-based SOS system, e Huawei followed poco later with a similar feature in its flagship devices. Samsung, another tech giant, has lagged behind in this aspect, but there are rumors suggesting the introduction of a similar function in the next Galaxy S24. The race for satellite connectivity has clearly begun, and it will be interesting to see how it unfolds.
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