Apple plans to launch the next Apple Watch Ultra, which could include a satellite messaging feature, as has already been implemented on iPhones this year. According to Mark Gurman of Bloomberg, this new version of Apple's smartwatch could also include the long-awaited blood pressure monitoring feature.
According to information from Gurman, the satellite messaging feature on the Apple Watch Ultra has been the subject of rumours since the launch of the previous model. This feature will allow text messages to be sent from the watch without the need for a cellular or Wi-Fi connection, functioning similarly to the implementation on iPhones.
Furthermore, Apple plans to replace Intel modems in the Apple Watch with MediaTek components, but still has no plans to use its own modems in wearables. These new components could support the 5G RedCap service, designed for wearables and IoT, which aims to reduce costs and extend battery life by sacrificing extra antennas and maximum bandwidth.
The introduction of the satellite service could attract Garmin inReach fans, offering a more integrated solution in a single device, compared to the need to carry an additional device, although Garmin inReach still has the advantage of extended battery life for prolonged hiking. Presumably, the service will be provided by Globalstar, Apple's partner for satellite communications.
As for blood pressure monitoring, Gurman suggests that this feature could arrive as early as 2025, although it has been delayed in the past. This feature, similar to sleep apnea detection and other Apple Watch health features, will not provide specific measurements, but could alert the user to potential signs of hypertension.
These updates promise to bring even more features and possibilities to Apple Watch Ultra users, reinforcing Apple's status as a leader in the high-tech wearables market.
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Source: Wes Davis
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