Google isn’t alone in bringing satellite services to Android. Qualcomm is also working on adding support for SOS messaging via Iridium with a service it’s calling Snapdragon Satellite.

Google Messages could tie-up with Garmin for its emergency SOS via satellite service. Garmin provides response services across the globe.

Android one-ups Apple’s satellite SOS with general-purpose satellite SMS Qualcomm packs traditional Iridium satellite compatibility into a normal phone.

Motorola Mobility and Bullitt Group introduced a keychain dongle that lets you communicate via satellite with any smartphone user. We have all the details.

Motorola is bringing satellite connectivity to the Android ecosystem. Thanks to an app made by Bullitt, even iPhone users can send texts over satellite.