How Google’s Satellite eSOS Works During Emergencies on the Pixel 9

You might be able to count on one hand the number of times you've been in a remote area without a cell signal or Wi-Fi connectivity—unless you're making regular excursions into the backcountry. Now, Google is doing the same on its Pixel 9 smartphones, and it's a feature you can expect to crop up in more Android phones come 2025. Here's how Google's Satellite eSOS works on the Pixel 9 series. How to Use Satellite eSOS Photograph: Julian Chokkattu Satellite eSOS is Google's name for its satellite emergency messaging service, and it's currently only available in the US on the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, and Pixel 9 Pro Fold. If your Pixel doesn't have a cell signal or Wi-Fi connectivity, you'll now see an option to use Satellite SOS in the dialer app.