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- Apple is reportedly developing satellite messaging capabilities for the next Apple Watch Ultra.
- The company is also said to be planning a blood pressure monitoring feature for its watches.
- Additionally, Apple could be shifting to MediaTek components in at least some of its smartwatch models.
Apple is reportedly working on incorporating satellite-based messaging on its upcoming Apple Watch Ultra model, potentially making it the very first mainstream smartwatch to tap into off-planet networks for texting.
According to a report from Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman, the 2025 Apple Watch Ultra is expected to feature satellite texting capabilities, which would allow users to send messages directly via satellite when cellular or Wi-Fi networks are unavailable.