Google Messages to support sending urgent messages via satellite

Google Messages is reportedly working on a feature that will allow users to send urgent messages via satellite even when they don't have cellular or Wi-Fi reception.

The feature is still under development, but it is expected to be released in a future update to Google Messages. To send an urgent message via satellite, users will need to select the "Urgent" option when composing a message. The message will then be sent via satellite to the recipient's phone, regardless of whether they have cellular or Wi-Fi reception.

The satellite messaging feature is reportedly being developed in response to the increasing number of people who live in areas with poor or no cellular coverage. It could also be useful for people who are traveling in remote areas or who are in an emergency situation.

It is not yet clear which phones will support the satellite messaging feature in Google Messages. However, it is likely to be available on Pixel phones and other Android phones that have the necessary hardware.

The satellite messaging feature is a significant development for Google Messages. It could make the app more useful for people who live in areas with poor or no cellular coverage, and it could also be helpful in emergency situations.