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Google's Pixel 'Satellite SOS' is useful and it might just cost you to keep it


The latest Android 15 beta holds a little more information about Google's SOS feature.

After the launch of Android 15 Beta 4, a dive into the code unearthed Google's potential to charge users for its Pixel "Satellite SOS" services. Strings in the code suggest the first two years of use will arrive free of charge for users, but an unknown amount may be brought forward afterward. Early walkthroughs were discovered, showing that users will be prompted to gain a "clear view of the sky" before activating their SOS services.

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