Latest Android 15 beta release reveals important info about the Pixel’s emergency satellite feature

The same string of code tells us that the feature will probably be free to Pixel users for two years. “Satellite SOS is included at no charge for (two) years,” the string states while also pointing out that Google Messages must be your default SMS app for the feature to work. We might also point out that in the actual string, the number two as in “Satellite SOS is included at no charge for (two) years” is in parenthesis which means that two years could be just a placeholder and that Satellite SOS might be free for a longer or shorter term.

In case of an emergency, the strings of code show that you will be asked to give certain information via text that will be shared with satellite service providers and 911 operators. This info includes “your name, email, phone number, location, device information, and emergency contact information.” 

Android 15 beta 4 contains hidden strings of code referencing Pixel Satellite SOS. | Image credit-Google