Apple Watch Could Feature Satellite Texting and Blood Pressure Monitoring by 2025

According to Bloomberg, blood pressure monitoring and satellite communications may be added to the upcoming Apple Watch Ultra.

Earlier this year, Apple added satellite-based non-emergency communications to iPhones, and the upcoming Apple Watch Ultra 3 may have the same feature in 2025. Wearers would only need to carry their smartwatch for satellite communication if they were outside of cell coverage areas; iPhones or other devices would not be necessary.

Globalstar, a satellite services provider in which Apple last month purchased a 20% share, might make the Watch Ultra 3's satellite communication possible.

According to reports, MediaTek cellular modems will replace Intel's in the upcoming Apple Watches. This would upgrade some of the more recent Apple Watches from 4G LTE to low-tier 5G connectivity.

Additionally, it has been stated that Apple is developing blood pressure monitoring for its upcoming watches. Similar to the sleep apnea detection feature that was introduced earlier this year, the feature will not provide precise data. Instead, if a user's blood pressure measurements suggest that they may have hypertension, it would transmit a warning.

Despite years of development and multiple delays, the blood pressure capability may be included in the upcoming 2025 model of the Apple Watch. According to the story, Apple is also developing blood sugar monitoring, though that capability is anticipated to be available sometime soon.

All of these new features can potentially increase sales or at the very least encourage current wristwatch owners to switch to the newest model. Over the last two years, Apple's revenue from wearables and smart gadgets has decreased, and the company's expensive wearable headgear hasn't done well either.

Samsung's Galaxy Watches already have sleep apnea and blood pressure monitoring capabilities. However, be cautious of dubious wearables that promise to monitor blood sugar without causing skin pricks, as the US Food and Drug Administration has not yet certified any watches for this purpose. However, some wearable sensors that connect to a smartphone app have been allowed.

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