. According to a recent tip from Digital Chat Station, Xiaomi is preparing to roll out 5.5G upgrades via OTA updates, potentially for devices powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset. China Mobile also recently5.5G, also known as 5G-A, acts as a bridge between current 5G networks and the future of 6G.
The concept of satellite-connected cars isn’t entirely new. Geely Holding, a Chinese automaker, recently launched 11 low-earth orbit satellites through its subsidiary Geespace. These satellites are part of the “Geely Future Mobility Constellation” network, aimed at integrating communication, navigation, and remote sensing for driverless cars.
Geely’s car models, including the Zeekr 001 FR and Zeekr 007, come equipped with in-built satellite communication functionality, enabling high-precision positioning and connectivity with consumer electronics products. The satellites also offer AI remote sensing capabilities, providing high-resolution imaging data. Geely aims to have 72 satellites in orbit by 2025, with plans to reach a total of 240 satellites in the constellation.