Adam Kos When Apple presented in 2017 Apple Watch Series 3, also introduced them in Cellular version. It was the 4G LTE version that the company's watches still have today, despite the fact that we already have 5G networks here. With regard to the connection, however, in the future we could u Apple Watch to expect even more news.
If you have the Cellular version Apple Watch with a cloned SIM, you can leave your iPhone at home and still happily communicate through the watch - by voice and text, because thanks to 4G LTE it remains logged in to the GSM network. According to Mark Gurman but he should Apple change the modem supplier and switch to 5G for your watch as well.
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It specifically states that Apple plans to replace Intel modems in Cellular models Apple Watch for 5G modems from MediaTek. These should include support for 5G Redcap, a lower-level 5G service aimed at Internet-connected devices and wearables that don't typically require a fast data connection.
That's right Apple They don't need a Watch because they are not devices designed to consume large volumes of data. You don't surf demanding websites, stream movies, send photos, etc. on them. That so Apple The Watch still runs only on 4G LTE, in fact, it doesn't matter at all, even considering that these networks have more and better coverage than 5G networks.
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Satellite Apple WatchUltra 3
Gourmet nonetheless mentions and interesting news Apple Watch Ultra 3. Apple first introduced satellite connectivity for non-GSM text messaging with the iPhone 14, and the company's new flagship watch could also get it next September.
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Apple The Watch Ultra 2025 will be able to connect to a satellite network, like the already supported iPhones, allowing users to send text messages via satellite when cellular networks or Wi-Fi are unavailable. When Apple's Satellite Connection first launched, it was limited to emergency text messages only, but in iOS 18, the company expanded it to allow users to send text messages to anyone.
Satellite connection in Apple The Watch would allow Apple to better compete with companies like Garmin, which make specialized satellite hardware for use in emergency situations outside of regular cellular coverage.
