Samsung targets satellite-enabled smartphone chips after surprise iPhone 14 feature
Publishing timestamp: 2023-02-23 10:55:02
Summary
Samsung has developed a system that will allow smartphone users to send data via satellite, intensifying the race among tech companies to connect phones to non-terrestrial networks. Apple recently launched its iPhone 14 with a feature that lets users alert emergency services via satellite. Qualcomm and Iridium have also signed a deal to bring satellite-enabled chips to Android phones, and MediaTek is expected to showcase its own mobile satellite technology at Mobile World Congress. Samsung's technology is in line with 3rd Generation Partnership Project standards, meaning it will ensure interoperability and scalability among services.
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Keywords: technology, business news, apple inc, internet, samsung electronics co ltd, enterprise, qualcomm inc, iridium communications inc,
Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2023/02/23/samsung-turns-to-space-with-satellite-enabled-smartphone-chip.html