The subsequent Apple Watch Ultra might have satellite tv for pc texting

Satellite messaging on the Watch Ultra has been rumored since earlier than we even knew what Apple’s XL-sized sporty tackle its smartwatch line can be referred to as. According to Gurman’s description, it might work prefer it does on the iPhone, letting you ship textual content messages from the watch and not using a mobile or Wi-Fi connection.

He additionally stories that Apple is swapping out Intel modems within the Apple Watch for a part from MediaTek however doesn’t have any plans but to make use of its upcoming in-house modems for the wearables. The new part included in “not less than some fashions” might additionally help RedCap, the 5G service supposed for wearables and IoT that sacrifices additional antennas and most bandwidth to cut back price and lengthen battery life.

Adding satellite tv for pc service might assist Apple lure some Garmin inReach followers who may need to have one much less factor to hold even when the inReach’s tons of of hours of battery life nonetheless win out for prolonged hikes. Presumably, service can be offered by Globalstar, Apple’s satellite tv for pc companion for the iPhone that it purchased a 20 p.c stake in final month.

As for blood-pressure monitoring, Gurman says that it “might arrive as quickly as 2025 as nicely,” however he reminds us that the characteristic has been delayed previously. Like sleep apnea detection and different well being options of the Apple Watch, this characteristic wouldn’t supply particular measurements however might let you recognize should you appear to be experiencing hypertension.