Google Adds Satellite SOS to its Affordable Pixel Phone
Today, 12:08 PM by Rich Brome @rbrome.bsky.social
Google has announced the Pixel 10a, its $499 phone for 2026. The most significant upgrade over the Pixel 9a is the addition of satellite connectivity for emergency situations. This Satellite SOS feature was first introduced with the higher-end models of the Pixel 9 series. It works similarly to Apple's Emergency SOS via satellite feature, where it requires specific hardware in the phone to work, connects to existing satellite networks, and often requires a process of aiming the phone at a specific point in the sky. The Pixel 10a has a handful of other upgrades, including faster charging, 11% brighter display, Gorilla Glass 7i cover glass on that display, and some new AI features like Auto Best Take, which combines faces from several frames of a group shot to "find the perfect shot." The 10a also has "the most recycled material of any A-series Pixel yet, including for the first time recycled cobalt, copper, gold and tungsten." Most other specs are similar to last year's Pixel 9a, including a 6.3-inch display, 48 megapixel main camera, 13 megapixel wide-angle camera, Google Tensor G4 chip, IP68 water and dust resistance, and seven years of software updates. The Pixel 10a will be available for $499 starting March 5. It comes in four colors: Fog, Obsidian, Berry, and Lavender.
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