Tech Desk
Jul 19, 2024
After taking the entire high-end smartphone world by storm with its unparalleled clamshell foldable Galaxy Z Flip series, Samsung now seems to be eyeing to hop on another bandwagon after embracing the hard-earned crown of the leading foldable maker in the modern-day smartphone market.
The bandwagon we're referring to is the one originally initiated by the iPhone maker tech tycoon Apple two years back in 2022 with the launch of its iPhone 14 series. Have you gotten it or want more clues?
Well, the Emergency SOS feature on smartphones is the subject we're beating around the bush. The feature utilises satellite connectivity to let users make emergency calls or send messages in case they're trapped or lost in areas with less to no cellular connectivity.
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Although Android devices already offer an Emergency SOS feature that delivers the same functionality as that of iOS, the only folly is that it cannot establish a connection with satellites to function in low-coverage areas.
By offering satellite connectivity to its flagship smartphone lineups, Samsung aims to capture everyone including ordinary users, hikers, backpackers and adventurers.
The existence of satellite connectivity support came to light by references found in Samsung's various apps, including Emergency SOS 15.5.00.14 build, Samsung Messages version 15.5.10.39, and Phone version 15.2.80.
Codes found on these apps identically suggest that satellite connectivity support is coming soon.
As reported by Android Authority, the reference tied to the Emergency SOS hinted that this facility would enable users to send emergency texts via satellite.
Similarly, codes dug out from the Phone app speculate that users will be able to send and receive text messages when the device is in Satellite mode, adding that "emergency calls may still connect if a mobile network is available near you."
