Samsung phones could soon offer direct satellite connectivity

Both Huawei and Apple announced their first devices to feature basic satellite connectivity in September last year. The feature lets users get in touch with emergency services when lost or stuck somewhere without any cellular or internet connectivity. While it was rumoured that Samsung would bring something similar with the Galaxy S23 series, that didn’t happen. But going by a fresh announcement from the Korean company, things will change for its future offerings.

Samsung announced Thursday that it has secured technology that will enable direct communication between smartphones and satellites, especially in remote areas.