Back in January, Qualcomm announced Snapdragon Satellite, a project that aimed to let Android users send texts via satellite when they don't have cell service. It would have been the company's answer ...

Rajesh started following the latest happenings in the world of Android around the release of the Nexus One and Samsung Galaxy S. After flashing custom ROMs and kernels on his beloved Galaxy S, he ...

While satellite text messengers have become popular tools for backcountry communications, the best satellite phones still have a place in our expedition tool kits. And with subscription plans becoming ...

As carriers begin to unveil their own satellite plans, here's everything you need to know whether your phone supports satellite connectivity or is "satellite optimized." Nicole Lee Writer I started my ...

Karandeep Singh Oberoi is a Durham College Journalism and Mass Media graduate who joined the Android Police team in April 2024, after serving as a full-time News Writer at Canadian publication ...

It could take a while before Android phones allow satellite connectivity to assist users in emergency scenarios, thanks in no part to Qualcomm canceling its ambitious Snapdragon Satellite plans. Apple ...

Leaving behind the hustle and bustle of civilization is a major reason why hiking and camping excursions are so enjoyable, but if something goes wrong, that isolation can become a real liability. Cell ...

David Lumb is a senior reporter covering mobile and gaming spaces. Over the last decade, he's reviewed phones for TechRadar as well as covered tech, gaming, and culture for Engadget, Popular Mechanics ...

When you hear the words "satellite phone," your mind probably conjures up an image of a clunky mobile monstrosity straight out of a spy thriller. Usually rather bulky and utilitarian, traditional ...

T-Mobile pledged to “end mobile dead zones” all the way back in 2022, thanks to a deal with SpaceX that would entail using Starlink satellites to enable communication across the entirety of the ...

A Falcon 9 launched 21 Starlink satellites from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California Jan. 2, including six SpaceX says are capable of providing connectivity to unmodified smartphones. Credit: ...