Thanks to Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Satellite technology, the mobile connectivity of the future is now available on Android phones. Don’t miss out on the full details in our article.
Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Satellite technology brought the iPhone’s satellite connectivity technology to Android mobiles.
Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Satellite technology: All Details
Qualcomm is launching it’s own satellites to provide satellite-based technology support for Android phones. This functionality is like the one on iPhones. Android users can send a SOS or use emergency services when no mobile network is available.
This feature is better than the iPhone’s as it has two-way satellite messaging and this will only be available on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset 5G.
The advantage of Qualcomm Satellite Technologies is that it provides two-way texting during emergencies and is capable of using other messaging services.
This feature will be available only on premium Android mobile phones.
Qualcomm has collaborated with Iridium to get access to the satellites to provide seamless services even when cellular networks are not available.
Advantages of Qualcomm’s satellite technology:
- Wider Coverage : Iridium has more than 66 satellites across the globe, so there will be better coverage in case of an emergency.
- SOS Services: Even if there is no network connectivity, Android users can connect to the satellite and use emergency services.
- Quick Tracing: The user is directly connected to the satellite, so locating them becomes easier.
- Network independent: There is no need for a mobile network to use emergency services.
- Cost-effective: The satellite technologies are cost-effective as they do not need any expensive infrastructure.
How Snapdragon satellite will instruct you to find a satellite?
Qualcomm has collaborated with Iridium, which has satellites across the world. There will be on-screen instructions to point the phone in the correct direction and connect to the satellite when using the emergency services.
This feature is similar to the iPhone 14, but it will be for Android mobiles.
When will emergency messaging on Snapdragon satellite be available?
The emergency messaging on Snapdragon satellite will be available on the second half of 2023 only on the premium Android mobiles .
Does Qualcomm’s emergency SOS work with Garmin?
Garmin has already given an indication that they will be collaborating with Qualcomm to bring satellite technology to their smart watches. They will add SOS button on their smart watches which will connect the user to the garment response team in case of emergency.
Conclusion of Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Satellite technology:
Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Satellite technology will bring a competitive advantage to the premium Android phone. Whenever an Android user doesn’t have a cellular network and needs to communicate via SOS, this technology plays a vital role. This will be useful for trekkers, campers, and people travelling to remote locations.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
Yes, the Snapdragon satellite supports two-way messaging.
Yes, Garmin will be partnering with Qualcomm to bring the satellite connectivity to Android.
Yes, it will be rolling out by end of 2023.
Devices based on the flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform will feature satellite technology.
