(Omar Marques/Getty Images) WARSAW, Poland — As two German Patriot air-defense batteries are set to begin full operations in Rzeszów, south-eastern Poland, the two countries’ defense ...

Qualcomm has revealed that the Galaxy S25 phones support satellite connectivity, offering two-way messaging. The company says these are the first to support its Snapdragon Satellite solution.

Qualcomm notes that Galaxy S25 phones "are the first commercial devices to feature Snapdragon Satellite which allows consumers to send and receive messages via satellite (narrowband NTN ...

SpaceX is set to take its Starlink internet service to the next level with the upcoming beta testing of Direct-to-Cell (DTC) Starlink satellites, which will enable mobile phones to connect ...

The best part? You don’t need a new phone or extra hardware. Any standard smartphone can connect directly to the service. One of the biggest goals of this feature is to eliminate dead zones.

Unlike when connecting to a satellite on your iPhone through the iOS emergency messaging option, the Starlink experience is seamless. You continue to use your phone as you regularly would ...

Mobile phone carriers, including AT&T and Verizon, are also offering emergency satellite support on certain devices. Some satellite-based internet services, like Starlink, also support calls in ...

Patrick Holland has been a phone reviewer for CNET since 2016. He is a former theater director who occasionally makes short films. Patrick has an eye for photography and a passion for everything ...

Patrick Holland has been a phone reviewer for CNET since 2016. He is a former theater director who occasionally makes short films. Patrick has an eye for photography and a passion for everything ...

As White House staff secretary, he plays a key role in overseeing the flow of information and business to and from the ...