The technology to use satellite communication on smartphones is not yet ready, says a Samsung executive. Unlike the Apple iPhone 14 and the latest Huawei smartphone, the Galaxy S23 has no option for emergency communication via satellites.
Samsung CEO TM Roh says in conversation with Cnet that Samsung may use the technology in the future. “If the timing is right and the infrastructure and technology are ready, we would actively consider adopting this feature.” Even then, it’s not such a groundbreaking feature, says Roh. “I don’t think it’s the be-all end-all feature to give our users peace of mind.”
The manufacturer released its Galaxy S23 phones on Wednesday. Despite the soc used – Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Supports Snapdragon Satellite – the phone has no satellite communications capability. It is unknown whether Samsung will be able to add the option to send emergency messages via satellites later via a software update.
Several manufacturers are working on satellite communication from smartphones. Apple only does that for emergency communication on its iPhone 14, Huawei has built it into the Messages app of the Mate 50. CAT will also soon be launching a phone that can send messages via satellites. In addition, Starlink is working on a V2 version of its service that will enable smartphone communication. Samsung announced the S23 series on Wednesday evening . The battery life of the S23 models is a lot better, according to the review of the Galaxy S23 and S23+ and the separate review of the S23 Ultra.
