Google Maps starts using a satellite connection in cases where the user cannot connect to Wi-Fi or a mobile network. In the code of the new beta version of Google Maps v11.125, we found a mention that the program will be able to determine the location of users through a satellite connection.
According to PiunikaWeb, the new lines of code mean that users will be able to update their location in Google Maps every 15 minutes, up to five times a day, via a satellite connection. This can be a life-saving feature if the user is in a situation where there is no network access.
However, this feature will only work on devices with a satellite connection. It is doubtful that the Google Pixel 9 series will have this feature, but it can be found in the iPhone 14 and iPhone 15 models.
The day before, it became known that smartphones from Google will begin to support the new function of sending SOS messages. They will be sent to emergency services using satellite messages. It was also reported that Google Maps will start supporting navigation while moving through tunnels.