Apple Watch Ultra 3 may get the ability to send messages via satellite communication
By ForGeeks Rumors about the next Apple Watch Ultra, expected in 2025, are starting to gain momentum. Recent leaks suggest that the premium and rugged smartwatch could get the ability to send text messages over a satellite connection, making it suitable for use in environments where there’s no mobile network coverage.
A recent leak suggests that the premium and rugged smartwatch could get the ability to send text messages over a satellite connection, making it suitable for use in environments where there’s no mobile network coverage.
At this point, Apple already offers several satellite communication features on the iPhone. These features are important in areas with no coverage, such as for emergencies or roadside assistance. The new iPhones support SOS messaging via satellite, roadside assistance via satellite, and messaging over a satellite connection.
The Apple Watch, however, doesn’t have any such features yet. That’s likely to change with the release of the Apple Watch Ultra 3 in 2025. Bloomberg’s sources report that Apple plans to add satellite communications to the next model of the premium smartwatch for extreme conditions. This will allow Apple Watch Ultra users to send messages even if they’re outside of cellular or Wi-Fi coverage.
Apple Watch Ultra will be able to send messages even if they’re outside of cellular or Wi-Fi coverage.
For Apple Watch Ultra owners who often find themselves in remote locations, this feature will be especially useful. This feature lets you leave your iPhone at home, reducing the risk of damage to your device, while still staying connected.
Apple Watch Ultra owners who often find themselves in remote locations will find this feature especially useful.
If Apple implements this feature in the Apple Watch Ultra 3, it will be the first mass-market smartwatch to offer satellite connectivity. Some Garmin models, such as the Garmin Instinct 2X Solar, already support satellite connectivity, but they’re aimed at a niche audience of mostly extreme travelers.
Some of Garmin’s models are already satellite-enabled.
In addition, sources say the long-awaited blood pressure monitoring feature could also be added in 2025. The feature has been mentioned several times in rumors about previous Apple Watch models, including the Series 10, but was never implemented due to reliability issues.
The feature has been mentioned several times in rumors about previous Apple Watch models, including the Series 10, but was never implemented due to reliability issues.
In general, adding satellite communications to the Apple Watch Ultra 3 sounds like a great idea, especially for users who are active in extreme sports and travel.
So far, the addition of satellite communications to the Apple Watch Ultra 3 sounds like a great idea.
