Most people don’t consider modems when considering buying a new phone, but why should you? Unfortunately, many Pixel users are having to learn more and more about this. Masu. Connectivity issues have been one of the series’ biggest problems in recent years. Thankfully, things are getting better with each generation, and the next Pixel 9 series will get even better.
Thanks to Google insiders, Android Authority has learned some of the modem upgrades coming to the Pixel 9 series. This brings some significant upgrades, including satellite connectivity.
The importance of a better modem
Modems have been a known source of problems for Pixels since Google switched to semi-custom Tensor chips in 2021. The chip was developed in collaboration with Samsung’s S.LSI division, so unlike before, Google chose to use Exynos modems to simplify development. Pixels used Qualcomm’s…