Google Pixel 10 Series May Debut With Satellite SOS Despite Modem Switch

Google Pixel 10 Series May Debut With Satellite SOS Despite Modem Switch

Google is said to make a switch from Samsung Foundry to MediaTek for the modem in its Pixel 10 series, but it will not affect an important connectivity feature. The handsets, which are expected to be unveiled later this year, have been rumoured to feature the Tensor G5 chipset developed in collaboration with TSMC instead of Samsung.

Google is making a big change this year. Even if the Pixel 10 looks as much like its predecessor, it will technically bring a few new products. With the Tensor G5 you switch from Samsung to TSMC in production, Google is taking the next step in its custom chipset. This also brings a change in the so important modem, which is responsible for 5G, WLAN etc.. Developing your own solution is difficult, even others are trying to do it. First, however, …

Google Pixel 10 series will keep this important connectivity feature despite modem swap

Google's upcoming Pixel 10 family will be using the Tensor G5 chipset, manufactured by TSMC, and since it's switching from Samsung's foundry, it will also switch modems. No more Exynos, the Pixel 10 devices are due to get the MediaTek T900. You may have been wondering whether the new modem would affect the next-gen Pixels' ability to connect to satellites, and the answer seems to be no, based on a new teardown of the Adaptive Connectivity Servic…

Pixel 10 could retain key safety feature despite modem shakeup (APK teardown)

Pixel 10 Pro XL leaked renders Credit: Android Headlines The Google Pixel 10 series is expected to continue supporting satellite connectivity. Code in the Adaptive Connectivity Services app references Pixel 10 models with satellite features. The Pixel 10 series is said to come with the Tensor G5 and a new MediaTek T900 modem as Google moves away from Samsung Exynos modems. The Google Pixel 9 series became the first phones to support Android’s …