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TL;DR Samsung phones recently gained a menu to display “satellite-ready” apps.
Supported apps include WhatsApp, Google Maps, Messages, and Samsung Find.
We’re guessing that this list doesn’t apply to every satellite provider.
Satellite connectivity is one of the more recent additions to smartphones, and Samsung is no exception. Which apps support satellite connectivity, though? Well, Samsung is apparently making things easier with this new menu.
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Twitter tipster @theonecid reports that Samsung phones now have a menu showing off “satellite-ready” apps. The menu is apparently accessible by tapping Settings > Connections > Satellite networks. Check out their screenshot below.
Apps listed in this menu include WhatsApp, X and X Lite, Google Messages, Google Maps, Facebook Messenger, Samsung Health, and Weather. The menu also lists Google Play Services, Samsung Find, Find My Mobile, and Samsung account.
“These apps on your phone work with a satellite connection,” reads an accompanying description, suggesting that this list isn’t exhaustive and only lists installed apps. So you might have to visit this menu on your Samsung phone to see if your favorite apps support satellite connectivity.
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