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08/01/23 08:33 AM IST

Snapdragon Satellite

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  • Qualcomm at CES 2023 has announced Snapdragon Satellite- a satellite-based two-way capable messaging solution for premium smartphones.
Features
  • The company has partnered with Iridium and Garmin to introduce the satellite connectivity for two-way texting in remote or no internet connectivity areas.
  • The company informs that Snapdragon Satellite feature will be available only on phones that run Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor and its X70 Modem system.
  • The feature is scheduled to roll out on next-generation smartphones, launched in select regions starting in the second half of 2023.
  • According to a report, you can send only 160-character messages using Qualcomm’s satellite connectivity feature.
  • You can type your own messages and choose the recipient from your phone’s contact book which isn’t possible with iPhone 14.
  • Apple allows you to send limited responses to emergency services.
Source- Financial Express

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