At CES 2023, Qualcomm announced that it’s bringing Snapdragon Satellite to premium Android smartphones, a service similar to Apple’s satellite connectivity on the recent iPhone 14 series. However, the highlight here is that Qualcomm’s implementation will support two-way messaging and that’s quite impressive. Check out the details.
Qualcomm says that its service will deliver truly global coverage from pole to pole. For this, the chipmaker has partnered with Iridium, a global satellite communications company that offers access to voice and data services anywhere on Earth. Garmin has also joined hands with Qualcomm to “expand our proven satellite emergency response services.“
As for its availability, Qualcomm says Snapdragon Satellite will be first introduced on Snapdragon 8 Gen 2-powered Android smartphones. It will be powered by Snapdragon 5G Modem-RF Systems and Iridium’s satellite constellations. The service will go live in select regions in the second half of 2023.
