Pixel 9 series, Fold 2 to sport upgraded modem, satellite connectivity: report

Google’s upcoming Pixel 9 series will reportedly get a modem upgrade and emergency satellite connectivity.

The tipster didn’t give Android Authority any specs but said the 5400 should be faster and more power-efficient.

Android Authority reports that U.S. carrier T-Mobile, in collaboration with SpaceX, will provide support for the feature to start.

The report also revealed some information about how satellite connectivity will work on the Pixel line and likely Android 15.

There will also be several new animations added to Android to help people align their phones to connect to satellites.

Since Google made the jump to its semi-custom Tensor chips, Pixel devices have used Samsung modems to make development easier since Google collaborates with Samsung’s ‘S.LSI’ division to make Tensor.