Google is asked to switch a switch from the Samsung Foundry to MediaTek for the modem in its Pixel 10 series, but it will not affect an important connectivity facility on the phone. The handset, which is expected to be unveiled at the end of this year, was rumored for the convenience of tensor G5 chipset developed in collaboration with TSMC instead of Samsung. However, this may not be the only change. A recent report claims that while Google’s decision to move away from Samsung Foundry will affect the modem used in the alleged handsets, yet they will support satellite connectivity on the Pixel 10 lineup.
Android Authority reports that satellite connectivity evidence was discovered on Google Pixel 10 series APK Fur Adaptive Connectivity Services App Edition 2025.17. Code strings include references to select pixel models with satellite SOS capabilities, which match the first known codename of the Pixel 10 model.
One of the strings mentions a device with a identifier GLBW0, called Pixel 10. Meanwhile, G4Qur and Gul82 reportedly refer to Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 10 Pro XL respectively. While the code snipet does not mention the alleged Google Pixel 10 Pro folds in the codes, it may be possible that the company adds it later, given that the handsets are still some time away from the launch.
In particular, the adaptive connectivity services app is estimated to be responsible for satellite SOS facility on pixel devices besides handling its 4G and 5G network connections. However, functionality also allegedly depends on the satellite gateway app, providing a user-friendly interface to use satellite-based connectivity.
Previous reports indicate that Google would be switching from Samsung Foundry to TSMC for the development of a custom-made chip, which is universally known as Tensor G5 chipset, which can give strength to the Pixel 10 series. As part of this strategy, it is also said that Samsung’s exinos modem is to dig in favor of the MediaTek T900 modem, which is yet to be started. Thus, the details live under the wrap, but it is estimated to be based on MediaTek’s “M85” generation modem IP.
