Qualcomm Launched two-way satellite messaging for snapdragon 8 gen 2

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At CES Qualcomm announced Snapdragon Satellite, a two-way satellite messaging service that will be available on "next-generation premium Android smartphones".

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This is made possible through a partnership with Iridium, which operates a 66-strong Low Earth orbit satellite constellation.

Snapdragon Satellite will support two-way messaging for emergency use, SMS texting, and "other messaging applications".

It will be supported starting with devices that feature the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset.

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Emergency messaging on Snapdragon Satellite "is planned to be available on next-generation smartphones, launched in select regions starting in the second half of 2023", according to Qualcomm.

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Snapdragon Satellite can expand to other devices too, like laptops, tablets, cars, and IoT products.

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Check out this reveal video!!

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