Apple smartwatch may include satellite messaging in 2025

Apple is reportedly preparing to introduce satellite messaging capabilities to its smartwatch lineup in 2025. According to Bloomberg News, the feature may debut in the next version of the Apple Watch Ultra, allowing users to send messages without cellular or internet access. This development follows the company’s 2022 introduction of satellite communication on iPhones.

To support its satellite ambitions, Apple invested $1.5 billion in Globalstar in November, enhancing infrastructure for its satellite services. The move signals a broader push to integrate advanced connectivity options across its devices.

Health-focused features also remain a priority for Apple. The report highlights plans to add blood pressure monitoring to its smartwatch by 2025. However, this follows the launch of an Apple Watch model in September designed to detect conditions such as sleep apnoea and offer emergency responses.

Apple has not commented on the reports, but the company’s growing emphasis on health technology and connectivity could significantly expand the smartwatch’s utility for users.