The next generation of Apple Watch Ultra will be able to send messages via satellite

The tireless Mark Gurman from the pages of Bloomberg continues to talk about changes in the functionality of future Apple devices, and the new generation of Watch Ultra watches, according to his data, will not only monitor blood pressure, but also have the ability to send text messages via a satellite network in areas where cell phones do not work. The Watch Ultra 3 is due out next year.

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In addition, according to the source, Apple’s course towards updating the range of modems used by branded devices in the case of the Watch Ultra will be expressed in replacing the Intel component with a MediaTek solution. Apple does not yet plan to install modems of its own in the Watch Ultra. MediaTek solutions are expected to support the RedCap standard in some Apple Watch models, aimed at transferring data over 5G networks between wearable devices and other Internet of Things infrastructure objects using limited resources to simplify the layout of the devices themselves and increase their battery life. For the first time, Apple will use one of the key components produced by MediaTek in its devices.

Most likely, Apple is implementing support for text messaging via satellite network for its Watch Ultra through the communications provider Globalstar, in which it has recently owned a 20% stake. In addition, the long-awaited blood pressure monitoring function in Apple watches will be implemented in 2025. As with other health monitoring functions, Apple does not provide the user with specific parameter values, but simply makes recommendations when they deviate from the norm.