Apple’s next ultra smartwatch to add satellite texting, blood-pressure alerts by 2025

Apple is ramping up innovation in its Apple Watch lineup, introducing satellite connectivity and a blood-pressure monitoring feature. Slated for 2025, these updates target hikers and health-conscious users. The satellite capability, debuting on the Apple Watch Ultra, will enable off-the-grid texting via Globalstar satellites, while the blood-pressure feature will alert users to potential hypertension. These advancements align with Apple's push to enhance health and safety features, reinvigorating smartwatch sales.

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By Mark Gurman ___STEADY_PAYWALL___