According to the usual reliable Mark Gurman of Bloomberg, Apple discussed adding satellite connectivity to its smartwatch line. This is a premium feature suitable for a premium watch, and it may make sense for a future Apple Watch model.
There’s still a lot we don’t knowApple Watch Pro, but the ability to ping satellites directly would be useful in scenarios where Wi-Fi and cellular networks are unavailable. Apple is apparently positioning the new smartwatch model as a more robust, exterior-focused device with an optimized design that could challenge the high-end smartwatches Garmin makes for runners and walkers.
The idea is that a satellite link would be used to “report serious incidents in places without cell serviceWhich exactly sounds like a feature experienced outdoor adventurers need, and the same feature is rumored to be making its way to the iPhone as well.
What’s unclear is whether any of these features will appear on the devices Apple will unveil on September 7, but we may have to wait another year or two for satellite-connected Apple iPhones and Apple Watches.
Source: Lega Nerd
