Great info as always. For a data point, I have a Pixel 8 with Android 14. Android 14 is the latest OS for this phone. It does not have a Satellite SOS selection under the Safety & Emergency menu. I would suppose that it may only show up on a phone that has the hardware to support that function. Definitely something to watch for.
@@twwtb that technology is in most 2015 Andre phones, you just doesn't know how to get around certain things on the phone. The Droid phones always been lowkey outlaw phones
@@BruceDragon-sf1tr that means that any phone that is good enough to get an Android 15 update, probably already has that snapdragon chip that supports this.
Great coverage! Thanks for keeping us up to date on this :) I think having this working on your phone and having a dedicated satellite communicator will be a great combo. I dont see this completely replacing something like a Garmin Inreach tho. An Inreach is rugged, battery out peformce a phone. And not being dependent on a phone in the back country also gives that feeling of being disconnected from it all.
I get that. What's nice is this will give you a choice or at the very least a redundancy option. Would be highly advisable to bring a battery bank. I know my phone always goes dead even when I turn it off between use because of all the photos, etc.
one piece of technology that continually improves & is pretty affordable are Digital SIM cards allowing data, calling & texting in most countries. I wonder if satellite phones would work far out in the wilderness where there is no cell service or coverage at all
This all good but we need talk about an overhaul of SAR. Because I've have read too many people missing that could have been save but for some reason SAR fell short.
There isn't a national or federal SAR or even national/federal jurisdiction in crimes, so there's nothing to overhaul. Each separate area, whether it's federal, such as national forest or park, BLM, or Army Corp of Engineers recreation area, or a regional or state park or forest is its own entity. When law enforcement resources are spread so thin that response time averages half an hour in inhabited areas, what funds would be required to mass a huge force of S&R personnel needed to cover an immense recreational area? That is a very unrealistic expectation. Of all the services that taxpayers expect government to provide, such as roads, schools, and law enforcement (all which seem to need improvement), where does rescuing wilderness users fit? I don't think the average taxpayer would list it very high on the list of services they should pay the government to do.
@@evelynwaugh4053😂😂😂😂The government steals our money and gives it to other countries like Ukraine. WTF are you talking about? 😂😂 Since when has our taxes gone to something important?
Exciting news for a feature that might work on future phones. However, I still would carry a PLB with 5 watt transmission vs the 1.5 watts most phones transmit at, which can take hours to get a rescue signal out in bad weather. 😮
As a forester up in the Northeast I have to say I’m excited for this technology but with that said I think it will be a long time before Im comfortable enough to cancel my Zoleo subscription.
Yea for folks who work in the outdoors I think this type of tech will be a great backup. I'm not planning on ditching my inReach anytime soon. I see this being a game changer for the casual hiker though.
it's so exciting! but even with android/Google networks I would still carry a garmin device. probably more robust / older / debugged network also as in your older inreach/iPhone comparison smartphones are way more fragile
What about google maps? when I travel in Wisconsin there are areas with no cell service and I lose the connection to google maps would this keep me connected? Thanks for the video!
@bikeme218 Google lets you store downloaded maps for a certain period, you don't have to be connected to the internet to use it if you have the map stored on your phone. Or you can use openstreet maps like OsmAnd which is free or for trails something like Gaia.
To start it looks like just messages, but I'd imagine data (maps) is on the way. Also FYI you can save offline Google maps in advance & very helpful - support.google.com/maps/answer/6291838?hl=en&co=GENIE.Platform%3DAndroid
Huawei Mate 60 Pro, Honor Magic 60, Xiaomi 14 and ZTE Axon 50 Ultra already have not only satellite SMS but also satellite Voice Call, far ahead the pack.
I’m an iPhone user and last September during my hunting trip I was able to text my wife every day and receive her text via Satellite! If android gets that I’m switching back!
Yes one problem they don't have voice put with this and in a really emergencies sometimes voice is king. They should have that you can call with voice like a regular phone like a regular cell phone. You can use your voice the satellite phone once you turn into a satellite phone. You should also be able to call with voice. That's given up for 2025 and above.
Appreciate the content and what you bring to the community 🥾
Jason huge thank you!!!!
Great info as always. For a data point, I have a Pixel 8 with Android 14. Android 14 is the latest OS for this phone. It does not have a Satellite SOS selection under the Safety & Emergency menu. I would suppose that it may only show up on a phone that has the hardware to support that function. Definitely something to watch for.
@@twwtb that technology is in most 2015 Andre phones, you just doesn't know how to get around certain things on the phone. The Droid phones always been lowkey outlaw phones
@@BruceDragon-sf1tr that means that any phone that is good enough to get an Android 15 update, probably already has that snapdragon chip that supports this.
Great information, Chris. I really appreciate the work you put into doing the research, etc.
Great coverage! Thanks for keeping us up to date on this :) I think having this working on your phone and having a dedicated satellite communicator will be a great combo.
I dont see this completely replacing something like a Garmin Inreach tho. An Inreach is rugged, battery out peformce a phone. And not being dependent on a phone in the back country also gives that feeling of being disconnected from it all.
I get that. What's nice is this will give you a choice or at the very least a redundancy option. Would be highly advisable to bring a battery bank. I know my phone always goes dead even when I turn it off between use because of all the photos, etc.
As an Android user this is exciting news! I sure am glad that you understand all of this and break it down to share with us. Thanks!
If Elon says 2025, that means 2035.
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It means your and overindulgent fad boy that still believes in fake nonsense.
Update : Available in NZ now
Thank you for these updates
Outstanding presentation man, everything you film is superb! Flawless👏👏
Thank you!
Thanks for sharing! Look forward to the review. From ontario Canada
we need better cell providers in Canada, I am paying 81 a month for a 5+ year old phone plan with 30G data,
Thanks for staying on top of this!
one piece of technology that continually improves & is pretty affordable are Digital SIM cards allowing data, calling & texting in most countries. I wonder if satellite phones would work far out in the wilderness where there is no cell service or coverage at all
This all good but we need talk about an overhaul of SAR. Because I've have read too many people missing that could have been save but for some reason SAR fell short.
There isn't a national or federal SAR or even national/federal jurisdiction in crimes, so there's nothing to overhaul. Each separate area, whether it's federal, such as national forest or park, BLM, or Army Corp of Engineers recreation area, or a regional or state park or forest is its own entity. When law enforcement resources are spread so thin that response time averages half an hour in inhabited areas, what funds would be required to mass a huge force of S&R personnel needed to cover an immense recreational area? That is a very unrealistic expectation. Of all the services that taxpayers expect government to provide, such as roads, schools, and law enforcement (all which seem to need improvement), where does rescuing wilderness users fit? I don't think the average taxpayer would list it very high on the list of services they should pay the government to do.
@@evelynwaugh4053😂😂😂😂The government steals our money and gives it to other countries like Ukraine. WTF are you talking about? 😂😂 Since when has our taxes gone to something important?
Exciting news for a feature that might work on future phones. However, I still would carry a PLB with 5 watt transmission vs the 1.5 watts most phones transmit at, which can take hours to get a rescue signal out in bad weather. 😮
Exciting new. Garmin gonna need some competition.
Awesome. Thanks.
As a forester up in the Northeast I have to say I’m excited for this technology but with that said I think it will be a long time before Im comfortable enough to cancel my Zoleo subscription.
Yea for folks who work in the outdoors I think this type of tech will be a great backup. I'm not planning on ditching my inReach anytime soon. I see this being a game changer for the casual hiker though.
Thanks for the update.
All inReach devices have the capability to Bluetooth connect to phone apps. You use the phone rather than the Mini to send messages.
it's so exciting! but even with android/Google networks I would still carry a garmin device. probably more robust / older / debugged network also as in your older inreach/iPhone comparison smartphones are way more fragile
Hello, any updates re: Android Satellite messaging since Google had their Dev conference last month? Tks.
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Where to buy in the philippines? How much?
Through which app and satellite provider will these devices work? Subscription options?
What might the situation be with MVNO carriers like Mint Mobile or Visible?
Good question - I'm not sure, will have to wait and see
exciting news !
I've got the SOS option. Pixel 7
What about google maps? when I travel in Wisconsin there are areas with no cell service and I lose the connection to google maps would this keep me connected? Thanks for the video!
If you’re traveling somewhere with no cell service, download the map area on Google Maps before you go. GPS tracking works without cell service.
@bikeme218 Google lets you store downloaded maps for a certain period, you don't have to be connected to the internet to use it if you have the map stored on your phone. Or you can use openstreet maps like OsmAnd which is free or for trails something like Gaia.
To start it looks like just messages, but I'd imagine data (maps) is on the way. Also FYI you can save offline Google maps in advance & very helpful - support.google.com/maps/answer/6291838?hl=en&co=GENIE.Platform%3DAndroid
@@Hikingguy Agree...I saved a number of Google maps to use offline when I can't get cell reception, it works great.
Will this feature come for devices with snapdragon 8 + gen 1
Do you know if Verizon has a deal with any satellite companies?
Yes, AST Space Mobile but probably looking at 2025 at least
Huawei Mate 60 Pro, Honor Magic 60, Xiaomi 14 and ZTE Axon 50 Ultra already have not only satellite SMS but also satellite Voice Call, far ahead the pack.
Wish we could get them in the rest of the world.
I’m an iPhone user and last September during my hunting trip I was able to text my wife every day and receive her text via Satellite! If android gets that I’m switching back!
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Yes one problem they don't have voice put with this and in a really emergencies sometimes voice is king.
They should have that you can call with voice like a regular phone like a regular cell phone. You can use your voice the satellite phone once you turn into a satellite phone. You should also be able to call with voice.
That's given up for 2025 and above.
Hmm... I wonder to that AT^T phone, named 🤔💭Terrastar⁉️🤔.... Hmmm
Where is my XPHONE? Why don’t I have a SpaceX phone that works on Starlink? Sounds like a natural. Wake up ELON I WANT MY SPACEX XPHONE.
I only have a Samsung Android A70 phone.
Starlink phone?
I've had satellite on android for years its better than wifi
my phone is, my country not
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