Huawei innovate , raising the question: What could it achieve if it didn't face US sanctions?
It may not have been known until now, but on September 7, 2022, Huawei was indeed the first to offer satellite connectivity on smartphones, ahead of Apple and the announcement of the iPhone 14 series with the Emergency SOS via satellite. Using China's BeiDou satellite network, the Mate 50 and Mate 50 Pro offered support for short text messages, impressively overcoming some of the technological problems.
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The company took a major step forward with the Mate 60 Pro last year, allowing users to make satellite calls. It's worth noting that, due to US export regulations restricting the use of American technology in chip production, forcing foundries to not supply Huawei with the latest silicon, the Mate 60 series uses the processor , which is two generations behind the advanced 3nm A17 Pro found in the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max.
Huawei recently unveiled its new flagship series for 2024, the Pura 70. This series, previously known as the P series, marks Huawei’s year-long effort to lead the photography industry through its mobile phones. While the new name suggests a refresh, the core philosophy of the series remains unchanged, focusing on an exceptional photography experience. According to Huawei Central, the new addition to the Pura 70 series, and specifically the Pura 70 Ultra model, is a discreet satellite function for sharing photos and making calls, which works even when there is no mobile signal. This unique feature, which is not found on any other mobile phone, not even the iPhone, offers an unparalleled technological breakthrough.
In addition to sharing photos via satellite, users can also make satellite calls and send SMS messages on the Pura 70 Ultra. These satellite functions are primarily intended for use in emergency situations when mobile signal is not available. To share photos via satellite, both the sender and the recipient must have the Changlian app installed on devices . Without this app, the recipient will simply receive a text message instead of the image.
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However, the availability for sending images via satellite is extremely limited. As a result, the images are compressed quite a bit, which often leads to distortions or blurry images. For this reason, it is important for users to know that this feature should only be used in emergency situations. A possible scenario involves someone who is in an emergency situation, such as in an unknown location, sending an image to show where help needs to be sent.
Source: phonearena
