Does anyone know if current Pixel/Samsung hardwarewill support this??
Bro I just want a public RCS API. That’s literally the only feature I want in Android 14.
Never happening for all of Google’s talk of blaming Apple for not supporting RCS. They don’t fully support it at least by allowing 3rd party clients.
Wait, so this will allow phones with supported hardware to SMS and calls anywhere in the world, even in the middle of nowhere with no cellular coverage?
There is already a bluetooth device you can purchase that works with most any smartphone - it allows you to subscribe to a text messaging service which uses satellite communication (only a few messages per month if I recall correctly). I forget the brand but it hit the market like a year ago.
Sounds like they’re trying to parity match what iOS is doing now with emergency situations
I doubt they’re gonna let you use it willy-nilly.
If they don’t ‘let’ you use it ‘willy nilly’, someone can make a fork of Android that does, as Android is open source.
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Does anyone know if current Pixel/Samsung hardwarewill support this??
It doesn’t seem like they’ve said one way or the other (unless I missed something). It would be nice if it did but if I’m being honest I’m guessing no. If only new phones will have it then it will push more people to continue their yearly/bi-yearly upgrade cycle.
I refuse to “upgrade” until they put the aux port back. Still rocking my 4a 5G, it’s great AND has an aux port tyvm.
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You see that Radicalized@lemmy.one?? I’ve got options!
I’d love to keep the clean OS experience of the Pixel but I may have to go with Sony on my next phone. This one should last for another two or three years though.
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Ah yes, sattelite SMS messaging, just as we all asked for!
It could prove extremely useful in an emergency
Why would you not be super excited for this?
This literally extends coverage to the entire world. Movies will have to come up with a another excuse then - oh I have no signal.
When you’re hiking that trail in the middle of nowhere and you slip and break your leg you can just point your phone to the sky and get help.
