Google Pixel 10 becomes first phone to make WhatsApp calls via satellite

Google’s Pixel 10, launching August 28, will debut WhatsApp voice and video calls over satellite in collaboration with Meta. Unlike T-Mobile’s T-Satellite and Apple’s SOS, which support only text, Pixel 10 extends connectivity to real-time communication. Available across the lineup, it requires carrier support, clear skies, and may face delays. Complementing Google Messages’ satellite feature, it also gives early access to T-Mobile’s satellite data, aiming to boost WhatsApp’s US adoption.