Apple is planning to launch a new Apple Watch Ultra built with satellite connectivity and a blood pressure monitoring feature by 2025.
Enhancing health and emergency communication in its wearable devices, the satellite functionality will allow users to send messages even in remote areas without cellular or internet access.
This innovation builds on Apple’s initial introduction of satellite communication with its iPhone models in 2022.
To bolster this technology, Apple invested $1.5 billion in satellite provider Globalstar last November, strengthening the improvement of emergency communication.
In addition to satellite features, Apple is reportedly advancing its health-oriented technologies with the introduction of a blood pressure monitoring tool.
This feature, long in development, aims to provide users with an accessible way to monitor their cardiovascular health.
Apple has steadily expanded the health functions of its products. The company’s most recent smartwatch, launched in September, includes features to detect conditions such as sleep apnea and provide emergency responses.
These innovations place Apple at the forefront of integrating technology with health and safety solutions, further distinguishing its services in the competitive wearable market.
While Apple leads in several areas, it faces strong competition from brands like Samsung, whose Galaxy Watch series provides advanced health features, including body composition analysis and ECG monitoring.
