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indicates that the premium rugged timepiece may gain the ability to send text messages via a satellite connection which would give it the ability to be used for off-grid connection.
The Apple Watch doesn't currently offer such satellite-based functionality. However, this is reportedly going to change with the next Apple Watch Ultra - theThis would allow Apple Watch Ultra users to send messages even if they're outside of coverage of cellular networks or Wi-Fi. This will be especially useful for this smartwatch as it is in general advertised for the Apple Watch for adventure seekers.
If Apple does that with the Ultra 3, this would become the first mainstream smartwatch to offer satellite communications. Some Garmin smartwatches already support satellite connectivity, like the Garmin Instinct 2X Solar, but those are pretty niche products designed mainly for extreme adventure seekers.
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