According to Mark Gurman, Bloomberg's renowned journalist, the Californian company plans to integrate satellite connectivity and a NEW MODEM 5G In the new third generation Apple Watch.
In this way, they would raise the bar in the category of smart watches for extreme sports and adventure to a new level.
Satellite connection at the Apple Watch Ultra
Recall that Apple has already introduced satellite communication with the iPhone 14thanks to which we can send emergency messages even though Let's not have mobile coveragedue to the area where we are. Since then, this function has evolved and now, with iOS 18, it allows you to send messages to any contact by satellite.
Until now, no Apple Watch had incorporated this technology, but the third generation of Apple Watch Ultra could change everything. This novelty would make Ultra 3 the first Apple watch capable of sending messages without depending on Wi-Fi networks or mobile coverage, a crucial advantage for mountaineers, explorers and people who frequent areas remote from cities.
This change responds to a real need for the market. Brands like Garmin have been offering devices with satellite connectivity for years, and Apple does not want to be left behind in this segment. The incorporation of this functionality would make ultra 3 a more attractive option for those who seek a reliable safety and communication device in any environment.
In addition, according to the report, Apple plans to make the leap to 5G in its line of watches, abandoning Intel modems in favor of MediaTak. The Apple selected chip would include support for 5G REDCAPa variant of low energy and average speed designed specifically for smart watches. This change is a step forward with respect to current models, which still use 4G LTE connectivity despite the fact that iPhone have been with 5G for years.
Thanks to this Redcap technology, the watch can better manage battery consumption, offering more stable connections without drastically affecting autonomy.
Apple Watch Ultra 3: Everything we know
On the other hand, everything indicates that the Apple Watch Ultra 3 will be presented in September of 2025 together with the new iPhone. Its incorporation into the catalog would mark a milestone in the history of the company's wearables, since for the first time an Apple Watch could completely operate autonomously anywhere in the world.
At the design level, no major changes are expected in the Ultra 3. Apple would maintain the robust aesthetics and the large screen that this line has defined since its launch.
It remains to be seen how Apple will implement satellite connectivity in the Apple Watch and if there will be limitations in its use, as initially happened on the iPhone. It is also in the air if this technology will reach other models of the range or if it will remain exclusive to the Ultra line. What is clear is that Apple is betting hard to turn its most advanced smartwatch into an essential tool for those who seek safety and connectivity anywhere, however isolated it is.
