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I Visited Google for an Inside Look at the Pixel 9's Satellite SOS Tool

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Google 's Pixel 9 series has a new feature called Satellite SOS , which uses a satellite to contact emergency services when you don't have a cellular signal or access to Wi-Fi.

Google is the latest company to embrace smartphone satellite connectivity, joining Apple , T-Mobile and SpaceX.

Satellite SOS is a part of Google 's broader portfolio of safety features, including Fall Detection and Car Crash Detection .

Satellite SOS is available for free for the first two years on Google 's Pixel 9 Pro, 9 Pro XL and 9 Pro Fold.

Google partnered with a couple of companies to make Satellite SOS work.

The service is available only in the continental U.S. , and it works when Google Messages is your default messaging app.

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