Pixel 9 Series Launch Leaks: Search leader Google will launch the Pixel 9 series next month in India. And similar to the Apple iPhone 14 series, the models could get satellite connectivity with the arrival of Android 15. The upcoming software could let apps know when a smartphone connects to a satellite.
Android phone manufacturers may have to partner with satellite carriers to provide the service. Spotted by Android Authority in Android 15 beta 4, the connectivity feature may be named ‘Pixel Satellite SOS’ and could be free for two years on eligible Pixel devices. The code strings hint Google could follow Apple’s path and allow a similar timeframe for free use.
As per the report, Pixel smartphones may support the feature via an update. “Your Pixel has been updated to support satellite communication,” the code string noted. However, the string may denote an update before the feature is live. As the upcoming Pixel lineup will likely launch with Android 15, it could support satellite connectivity out of the box.
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold will launch in India on August 14. (Image:Google)Â
However, if this does not happen, the smartphones could get the feature via a Pixel Feature Drop. Meanwhile, a recent leak concerning the Pixel 9 Pro XL tipped the smartphone could get 16GB RAM and 256GB storage. The Pro models may also get a Samsung Exynos 5400 modem for connectivity. It may sport a 4nm chipset Tensor G4.
While the arrival of the Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro Fold has been teased in India, Google is yet to share details on the launch of the Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro XL. The Pixel 9 series will launch on August 14 in India. Meanwhile, the variant-wise prices of the four smartphones leaked in a recent report. You can read more on this here.