What is Snapdragon Satellite? Everything you need to know

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Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority

Ground-to-satellite communication from the palm of your hand is no longer a thing of spy novels and sci-fi television. The latest iPhone can already connect to satellites in times of emergency and now, chipset maker Qualcomm is bringing the technology to Android phones too. We first heard about Snapdragon Satellite in early 2023 and the first phones sporting it are right around the corner.

Here’s everything you need to know about Snapdragon Satellite, how it works, and what kind of impact it might have on your smartphone usage.

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