Satellite texting comes to Pixel 9s and Galaxy S25s on two carriers you didn't expect

It's hard to ignore when natural disasters strike near or far, partly because we're all connected to high-definition news feeds and endless live coverage through the phones in our pockets. But those phones aren't very helpful if they don't have reception, and catastrophes like hurricanes and earthquakes tend to put a damper on things like electricity and cable. And what happens if you're injured in the wilderness and need help getting out?