Based on some newly found information, it appears that Google has started working on adding support for satellite connectivity, and this feature will likely debut with the upcoming Android 14 if all things go accordingly. The feature already has early hints present in the Google Messages, so it won't be far before we actually get to see this feature debuting.

The satellite connectivity feature is now available in Google Messages, but the functionality isn't there

Twitter or X userNeïl Rahmoun has come across the interface of emergency communication in the Google Messages app. However, the functionality itself is not available yet. It is also important to know that aside from the stock app, no other messaging app currently has satellite connectivity, but then again, the API is not available in the first place, so it is not possible for other apps to implement this feature just yet.

Google Messages getting satellite connectivity simply means that in the future, we could see a lot of other Android devices getting the functionality as well. If you have been looking for such a feature coming to Android, then this is something to look forward to. For those wondering, the feature is basically going to let users send text messages by relying on satellite connectivity. The feature will not replace the cellular network but act as a crutch when something is disrupting the cellular network's functionality or the user is in an area where they simply don't have signals.

Again, when Android 14 finally has the satellite connectivity option will show up in Google Messages along with all the other supported apps that will have this feature. Again, you will have to wait for this feature to appear in Android 14, and once the APIs are available to OEMs and other messaging app developers, we will be able to see the feature on a wider scale.

However, it is also important to note that the support for satellite connectivity is not limited to just software. Companies need to have hardware that also supports the feature, and if that does not happen, you might not be able to access the feature at all. Currently, only the iPhone 14 series officially supports satellite connectivity, but we expect to see a lot of Android devices bringing the support starting next year, and we will keep you posted as we get to know more.

News Source: Neil Rahmouni