Smartphones sending messages via satellite has been a hot topic lately after announcements from T-Mobile/SpaceX and Apple. However, that has been a function offered by Garmin for years now, albeit with external hardware. The Garmin inReach Mini and Mini 2 were popular, compact options, now the company has come out with a new one – the Garmin inReach Messenger.
Unlike the iPhone 14 series, you can use satellite messaging for general text chats and not just emergencies. And you don’t need to manually aim it at a satellite. But you do need a subscription and most of those come with a limited…
