José Adorno
For over a year, its been rumored that Apple is working on the ability to
bring satellite features to the iPhone. First suggested for the iPhone 13
series, this function could now be available with the upcoming iPhone 14.
While this function could help iPhone users report emergencies in areas
without cellular service, its now been discussed by Apple bringing this
functionality to a new generation of the rumored Apple Watch Pro.
The information comes from Bloombergs Mark Gurman in his Power On
newsletter.
According to the journalist, a new generation of the not-announced rugged
Apple Watch Pro could have satellite features.
The company has also internally discussed the idea of giving its watches
satellite features, which could make sense for a future version of the new
more rugged Apple Watch Pro.
In todays newsletter, Gurman discusses how big of a deal adding satellite
connectivity to the iPhone could be.
Thats a step up from the current iPhone and Apple Watch feature for
quickly calling emergency services and providing them with your location.
The features also will give stand-alone satellite-based devices, such as the
Garmin inReach, a run for their money (
) The prospect of having an iPhone
that can reach first responders without a cellular connection is only the
beginning of what Apple is planning. Ultimately, users could have global
internet access and be able to make regular phone calls over satellite
links. The combination of speedy 5G networks and satellite service could one
day turn the iPhone into the most powerful global communications device
available.
While this feature is not expected for the first generation of the rumored
Apple Watch Pro.
On September 7, Apple will announce the iPhone 14 alongside the Apple Watch
Series 8. A new Apple Watch SE and this rugged Apple Watch Pro are also
rumored to be announced at the Far Out keynote.
According to reporting from Mark Gurman, the Apple Watch Pro will visually
differentiate itself from the Apple Watch Series 8 with a new design,
although rumors diverge on whether it will have or not flat edges. Gurman
talks about an evolution of the current rectangular shape.
One of the key changes to the Apple Watch Pro will be the materials from
which its made. Currently, the Apple Watch is available in aluminum,
stainless steel, and titanium. The Apple Watch Pro will reportedly feature a
more durable formulation of titanium as part of Apples efforts to make it
as rugged as possible.
Alongside that larger design, the Watch is also reportedly set to feature
improved battery life. Longer battery life is going to be a key factor for
the extreme sports buyers of this Apple Watch, and that is seemingly
something of which Apple is aware.
Much like the Apple Watch Series 8, this new Apple Watch Pro is expected to
add support for body temperature measurements. The Apple Watch wont be able
to give you an exact measurement of your body temperature, but rather it
would send you an alert when it detected that your temperature is elevated.
Then, you could take your temperature using a traditional thermometer.
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