The report stated that on rooted Pixel smartphones, the Satellite SOS option is accessible and provides a preview of what the company is preparing for this feature. According to the report, using Satellite SOS, the users can call or text emergency services, share location using Google Maps, and answer questions about their emergency. It is also stated that the Satellite SOS will share users’ name and phone number from the Google Account, as well as contact details for up to three “emergency contacts”.
The Satellite SOS menu on the rooted Pixel smartphones also shows a link, which should redirect to a support page that lists service details and countries the feature will be available in. However, the page is not currently available. Additionally, there are options to test this feature under “Try a demo” and “Test real mode”, which are not in service currently.
Google has not officially announced the availability of the Satellite SOS feature. However, it is clear that the company is actively working on it. The feature is expected to roll out in the coming months, starting with the Pixel smartphone and may even get added to other Android smartphones in the near future.
Apple offers similar features on select iPhone models in select regions. However, the service is not available in India currently.
First Published: Mar 04 2024 | 12:23 PM IST