Separately, Apple is developing a modem component for the iPhone and other devices – a switch away from Qualcomm Inc technology. But there aren’t current plans to use that in the Apple Watch. — Reuters
Apple Inc plans to bring satellite connections to its smartwatch in 2025 and is ramping up work on a blood-pressure feature, seeking to entice hikers and health-conscience consumers into upgrading their devices.
The satellite capability is slated to come to next year’s Apple Watch Ultra, the company’s top-of-the-line model, according to people familiar with the matter. 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 WiFi connection.
