Next-gen Apple Watch Ultra will be able to text via satellite in 2025

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Apple is set to introduce satellite connectivity to its smartwatch lineup in 2025. Additionally, the company is actively developing blood-pressure monitoring technology, aiming to cater to health-conscious consumers and outdoor enthusiasts. These advancements highlight Apple’s commitment to expanding the capabilities of its wearable devices. The satellite capability is slated to come to next year’s Apple Watch Ultra, the company’s top-of-the-line model, Bloomberg News’ Mark Gurman reports citing “people familiar with the matter.”
Mark Gurman for Bloomberg News:
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The technology will let smartwatch users send off-the-grid text messages via Globalstar Inc.’s fleet of satellites when they don’t have a cellular or Wi-Fi connection.
The other feature, which would monitor whether Apple Watch users have high blood pressure, may arrive as soon as 2025 as well, said the people, who asked not to be identified because the work is confidential. But it’s been delayed before, with Apple previously aiming to release the tool last year.
The company first launched a satellite communication feature with the iPhone 14 in 2022. It let users stay in contact with emergency services while off the grid. The capability was expanded last year to allow for contact with roadside assistance providers. Apple then upgraded the feature again this year to let people use it to text anyone via iMessage.
But that meant hikers and other outdoor enthusiasts still had to carry their iPhone to use the technology. Now they’ll only need their watch.
The Apple Watch Ultra would be the first mainstream smartwatch with satellite abilities.

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MacDailyNews Take: Good news for GlobalStar (and, obviously, Apple Watch Ultra sales). Bad news for Garmin and other makers of not only standalone satellite communication devices, but standalone blood pressure monitors, as well.

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