Pixel 9 Satellite SOS

Google’s Pixel 9a is ready to take on iPhone 16e

The Google Pixel 9a is lacking one of the Pixel 9’s best safety features — here’s what we know

The Google Pixel 9a might feature much of the same hardware as the other devices in the Pixel 9 series, but an older modem means that Google's Satellite SOS feature is not available.

Chrome Unboxed · 23h

Google’s new Pixel 9a is missing a major safety feature from the Pixel 9 series

Google's Pixel 9a, while offering a compelling package at its $499 price point, comes with one fairly notable omission: Satellite SOS. Based on a leak that revealed the baseband version, we speculated that this might be the case but now a Google spokesperson has officially confirmed to Android Authority that the Pixel 9a won't

Engadget · 1d

Engadget Podcast: Google’s Pixel 9a is ready to take on the iPhone 16e

After a ton of leaks, Google officially announced the $499 Pixel 9a, which has the potential to be the new king of mid-range phones.

Comcast and Spectrum join in on satellite messaging wave

The Verge on MSN · 1d

Comcast and Spectrum join in on the satellite messaging wave

Just like with Verizon, customers on Comcast’s Xfinity Mobile and Charter’s Spectrum Mobile will need a Galaxy S25 or Google Pixel 9 to access the feature, which is powered by the non-terrestrial network service provider Skylo. This is the same company that worked with Google to launch the Pixel 9’s Satellite SOS feature.

Android Headlines on MSN · 1d

Xfinity & Spectrum launch satellite-based emergency messaging

Xfinity Mobile and Spectrum Mobile launches satellite-based emergency messaging for select Galaxy and Pixel phones

PCMag on MSN · 1d

Verizon Opens Non-Emergency Satellite Messaging to Galaxy S25, Pixel 9 Users

Extending Skylo’s satellite connectivity also benefits Spectrum and Xfinity mobile customers. T-Mobile Pixel 9 users may be next in line.

Pixel 9a doesn’t have Pixel Screenshots, Call Notes, and Satellite SOS

Google introduced the Pixel 9a smartphone earlier this week with a new design, and the company said that it retains several ...

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The Pixel 9a's downgraded modem comes with an extraterrestrial letdown

The Google Pixel 9a finally made its debut this week, coming in at a fantastic price of just $500. While the phone is powered ...

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Verizon’s free satellite messaging service is now available

Texting via satellite comes to customers with recent Pixel and Galaxy phones starting today.

CNET on MSN2d

Is the Pixel 9A a Good Choice for You? Here's What to Consider

The $499 Pixel 9A shares many features with its pricier counterparts. So what does that lower price include -- and exclude?

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Satellite texting comes to Pixel 9s and Galaxy S25s on two carriers you didn't expect

The latest Galaxy and Pixel flagships have started getting satellite text messaging, with two relatively small but well-know carriers leading the way ...

Pixel 9a vs Pixel 9: There’s a clear winner for me

For me, the Pixel 9a is the clear winner. It provides 90% of the Pixel 9’s experience at a $300 discount. The Pixel 9’s extra ...

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