Samsung is thinking of offering a service of satellite communication with its new top-of-the-range smartphone, Galaxy S23. Following Apple’s example, it wants to present a service for contacting emergency services and private numbers in areas not covered by terrestrial connection. Leaning on the American satellites of Iridium Communications.
Samsung Galaxy S23 will use a satellite communication system
Samsung’s new smartphones, arriving at the beginning of 2023, will be top of the range in all respects. According to the latest rumors they will have better cameras and will exploit the power of the new chip Qualcomm, Snapdragon 8 Gen 2.
But rumors from Korea point out that Samsung has also contacted the American company Iridium Communicationsto take advantage of his 66 low-orbit satellites. A bit like Apple does with the new iPhones. In addition to contacting the emergency services, however, it seems that Samsung will also send messages and even low-resolution images to private numbers.
A render of the Galaxy S23 Ultra
This novelty was hanging in the balance until recently. But ETNews reports that Samsung would have fixed the problems al RF module that allows you to communicate with satellitesmaking this feature ready to launch.
Besides Apple, too Huawei offers a similar communication system on its Mate 50 line of smartphones, also allowing you to send messages.
At the moment it is not clear whether Samsung will want to do like Apple and offer this new feature for free for a first period, or charge for this service from launch. However, as 2023 approaches, new rumors may arrive in this regard to make us better understand the situation. We will keep you posted.