Google Pixel 10 series will support WhatsApp voice and video calls via satellite

Vlad, 22 August 2025

Google unveiled the Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL, and Pixel 10 Pro Fold a couple of days ago, but it seemingly forgot to announce a first-ever feature, which it only got to today.

Namely, that these phones will be the first to offer support for placing WhatsApp voice and video calls via satellite connectivity. This feature was announced today, and it will start working on August 28, as you can see in the X post below.

#Pixel10 has you covered on and off the grid 📍 Pixel devices will be the first to offer voice and video calls on @WhatsApp over a satellite network starting 8/28¹ 🌍 pic.twitter.com/6yDSDMskkK
— Made by Google (@madebygoogle) August 22, 2025

Obviously, there is some fine print - you will need to be on a participating carrier, which may charge you extra to use this function. Undoubtedly, more information will be forthcoming from carriers in the next few days as we approach the release date.

Google Pixel 10 5G

Google Pixel 10 Pro 5G

Google Pixel 10 Pro XL 5G

Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold

Reader comments

Anonym
24 Aug 2025
Lc1

The feature is being connected anywhere on earth regardless of lack of cellular service, and forget the need for roaming agreements. It may not be the "sexiest" marketing feature when your life is 99.99% of the time in the same place that a...