"2025 is shaping up to be the year of satellite-powered smartwatches, with Google, Apple, and Garmin all embracing off-grid emergency services for when you're beyond cellular coverage. The satellite experience for each of these three varies, so make sure to check out the articles on the Apple Watch Ultra 3 and Garmin Fenix 8 Pro for more details on what is required for those remote communications."
"Also: I tested the best Android smartwatches of 2025 - these are my favorites The Google Pixel Watch 4 LTE model has the largest arsenal of safety features and is the smartwatch you should consider if you are an Android user who explores the great outdoors. It connects in several ways to help you get help when needed, and Google offers one of the most user-friendly experiences through each of these options."
2025 marks a surge in satellite-powered smartwatches from Google, Apple, and Garmin, enabling off-grid emergency communications. The Pixel Watch 4 LTE model offers the broadest set of safety tools for Android users who explore outdoors. The device prioritizes LTE but falls back to satellite links when cellular service is unavailable, and it verifies GPS to share precise location with responders. Google provides satellite service at no cost for at least two years. Satellite messaging is restricted to emergencies rather than casual status updates. Safety features include both automatic triggers and manual initiations, with most communications delivered via text.
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