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Samsung has begun displaying a "satellite-ready apps" menu on Galaxy phones, listing apps like WhatsApp, Google Maps, Facebook Messenger, and X that function over satellite connections. The feature highlights a rapidly maturing satellite-to-smartphone ecosystem where T-Mobile's Starlink-powered service offers full app data while Verizon's Skylo-based service remains limited to emergency SOS and texting, creating a fragmented user experience that varies dramatically by carrier.