Starlink, a subsidiary of the SpaceX company, is considering systems to bring satellite internet to mobile devices. Starlink is also a company run by Elon Musk, the world’s biggest billionaire. None of the currently launched Starlink satellites have the capability to deliver internet to smartphones or other small devices, according to a report by PC Magazine. At the same time, if satellite Internet delivery becomes popular, it could usher in another revolution.
∙ What are the new indications?
The new technology is hinted at in an application submitted by Starlink to the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC). They have requested that permission be given to them to provide internet through 2 gigahertz (2GHz) frequency through satellite. It is for those who need connectivity anywhere. It is also said that the Internet broadcast in this way has the ability to overcome many obstacles in front of it. It is hinted that these will be able to reach small devices directly.
∙ Existing satellites do not have this capability
People want to get internet wherever they are. They always need internet no matter what they are doing. Starlink said in its application to the FCC that people want to be connected, especially through smart phones. At the same time, there is doubt whether existing smart phones can directly receive the internet signals sent in this way. However, bringing internet to smart phones may be possible with the help of small handheld devices. Starlink’s application mentions such devices.
∙ Will I need a dish to receive satellite?
Smartphones may not be able to directly receive the 2 GHz frequency that Musk’s company plans to offer. At the same time, the goal will be to bring the Internet from a small portable device to a smartphone. The company’s filing didn’t say what size the tiny device would be, and PC Mag speculates that it might not be a large dish. This device will also be manufactured by Starlink itself.
∙ Swarm for help
Spam, the company acquired by SpaceX last year, is thought to have paved the way for the company to move in a new direction. Swarm, a nano-satellite technology company, has experience feeding data to Internet-of-Things devices. This acquisition may have led to a new change that was unthinkable even a year ago. Starlink will be ready to provide internet at 2 gigahertz by keeping this company’s technology at the forefront.
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∙ The new change may also reach India
Mobile internet systems provided by towers are about to change. Even the money that companies put down for 5G could result in losses. Starlink satellites belong to the LEO or Low Earth Orbit category. Airtel company owner Sunil Mittal also has such satellites. He was acquiring Britain-based OneWeb. OneWeb is said to have 648 satellites now.
Reliance chief Mukesh Ambani is also keen to do business in this sector. Don’t be surprised if future services switch to satellite internet if it proves to be superior to tower-based internet transmission. Even mmWave, the most powerful internet transmission technology in 5G today, cannot easily break through walls and other obstacles. At the same time, if it is possible for satellite internet, countries including India may not think that way.
∙ HarmonyOS 3.0 vs Android
The third version of HarmonyOS, a mobile operating system developed by the Huawei company, has been released. The South China Morning Post reports that it will be available for phones from September. The first version of this OS brought against the American company Google’s Android was released in 2019. At the same time, Huawei’s importance was completely reduced after the US blacklisted the company. Huawei does not even have a significant presence in any of the other major countries except China. However, according to the report, there are more than 30 crore Huawei devices in operation, including in China.
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∙ ZenFone 9 with 6-Axis Hybrid Gimbal Stabilizer
The new handset in Asus’ smartphone range has arrived – the Zenfone 9. Powered by the Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 processor, one of the biggest features of this phone is its 6-axis hybrid stabilizer. Also, unlike other Android flagship phones, it’s also slightly smaller. The screen size is 5.9 inches. However, there are also modern screen technologies included. The phone comes in 8GB/16GB variants. The storage capacity is 128GB/25GB. The OS is SenUI developed by Asus based on Android 12.
The phone has dual rear cameras. The main camera has a resolution of 50 MP. Sony’s IMX766 sensor is used. The 6-axis hybrid stabilizer used in the phone rather than the sensor is what makes the phone stand out. This system helps in capturing excellent videos and photos. Also, this sensor can do 16MP 2x lossless zoom. The accompanying 12 MP ultra-wide angle camera has a resolution of 12 MP. Another great feature of the phone is its audio handling. For this, Qualcomm’s Dirac tuning is utilized.
English Summary: Here’s how Elon Musk’s Starlink internet may come to smartphones
