In anticipation of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S24 series launch, a wave of fresh rumors and leaks is sweeping across the online tech community. The latest report indicates a potentially game-changing addition to the company’s flagship lineup – satellite connectivity.
Long-Awaited Satellite Connectivity Integration
Notably absent from the existing Galaxy S23 lineup was the inclusion of satellite connectivity, a feature that the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset actually supports. Curiously, Apple had already integrated this capability into their iPhone 14 series the prior year. It now seems that Samsung, the South Korean tech titan, is poised to bridge this gap with the impending Galaxy S24 release, introducing a two-way satellite connection.
A recent Yonhap News report, featuring an interview with South Korea’s Minister of Science and ICT, Lee Jong-ho, reveals a fascinating development. Domestic smartphone manufacturers are reportedly gearing up to launch a groundbreaking service in 2024, enabling seamless data transmission between 5G-enabled devices and satellites. Given Samsung’s status as the leading mobile brand in the region, Minister Lee’s statement strongly implies the company’s forward-looking strategy for its flagship 2024 phone lineup.
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Jong-Ho Lee, the South Korean Minister of Science and ICT, has announced that domestic smartphone company is expected to launch services enabling data transmission between 5G mobile devices and satellites next year.https://t.co/qoHh88gcGE pic.twitter.com/pSouS7T8Mn
Samsung’s rationale for omitting satellite connectivity from previous models was rooted in a strategic decision. At the time, the satellite ecosystem and its related technologies were not yet sufficiently mature. Instead of rushing an incomplete feature, the brand opted to await the evolution of the technology, ensuring a more robust implementation. To this end, a collaboration with Iridium Communications has been established. This partnership leverages Iridium’s constellation of low-earth orbit satellites, which are purpose-built for emergency communications. While Huawei currently stands as the sole Android brand offering satellite connectivity, Samsung seems poised to close the gap in the near future.
Source: Gizmochina
