We just got our first look at satellite messaging on Android phones — here it is

We just got our first look at satellite messaging on Android phones — here it is

A new report has revealed what satellite messaging on Android phones could look like.

One of the big features mentioned for Android 15 was the support for Satellite messaging. However, while the OS is capable of using the feature, it still requires support from carriers to actually work. Yesterday T-Mobile announced that its satellite messaging service, in collaboration with Starlink, would be going into beta mode. While its eventual release would make it possible to communicate via satellites, we had no idea what the feature would look like, until now.

In a recent report, Android Authority was able to get the satellite connectivity options to appear in the Google Messages app. When activated it appears that the messages app will send a pop-up that encourages users to connect to the satellite to send and receive messages. Unfortunately, there doesn’t appear to be an option to connect to group chats, so they may not be supported.

(Image credit: Android Authority)

According to the report, the pop-up will appear as soon as users leave both cellular and WI-FI range, and can be activated with the press of a button. The connection will also be cut as soon as a user gets back into a range of more terrestrial connection sources.

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