Google just gave Pixel 9 owners a little more time with this lifesaving feature

By Adamya Sharma · Android Authority · Wednesday, 21 October 2026 at 06:08 (1h ago) · Original article ↗

Credit: Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority

TL;DR Google has extended free Satellite SOS access for Pixel 9 owners by another year.

The feature lets users contact emergency services and share their location over satellite when cellular and Wi-Fi connectivity are unavailable.

Google originally promised two years of free access, but it hasn’t announced whether the service will eventually require a subscription or remain free.

Google has extended the free Satellite SOS offering for Pixel 9 owners by another year.

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