Apple Watch Ultra Could Feature Satellite Texting And Blood Pressure Measurements: Here's What We Know
Apple Watch Ultra Could Feature Satellite Texting And Blood Pressure Measurements: Here's What We Know
The blood pressure monitoring tool, also expected in 2025, aims to alert users of potential hypertension, though it won't provide specific readings, the report noted.Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) is reportedly set to introduce satellite texting and a non-invasive blood pressure tool in its upcoming Watch Ultra.
據報道，蘋果公司（納斯達克股票代碼：AAPL）將在即將推出的Watch Ultra中推出衛星短信和非侵入性血壓工具。
What Happened: The satellite feature will allow users to send texts via Globalstar Inc.'s (AMEX:GSAT) satellites without cellular or Wi-Fi, reported Bloomberg, citing people familiar with the matter.
發生了什麼：衛星功能將允許用戶通過Globalstar Inc.發送短信。”彭博社援引知情人士的話報道，s（AMEX: GSAT）沒有蜂窩或Wi-Fi的衛星。
This development positions the Ultra as the first mainstream smartwatch with satellite communication, potentially reducing the need for standalone devices like Garmin Ltd.'s (NYSE:GRMN) inReach.
這一發展使Ultra成爲第一款具有衛星通信功能的主流智能手錶，有可能減少對Garmin Ltd等獨立設備的需求。”s（紐約證券交易所代碼：GRMN）inReach。
The blood pressure monitoring tool, also expected in 2025, aims to alert users of potential hypertension, though it won't provide specific readings, the report noted.
報告指出，該血壓監測工具也預計在2025年推出，旨在提醒用戶注意潛在的高血壓，儘管它不會提供具體的讀數。
However, the feature has been delayed before.
但是，該功能之前已被推遲。
Why It Matters: Apple intends to boost smartwatch sales by introducing new features after a period of stagnation.
爲何重要：蘋果打算在經歷了一段時間的停滯後通過推出新功能來促進智能手錶的銷售。
The company's Wearables, Home, and Accessories division, which includes watches, has experienced a decline in revenue over the past two years.
該公司的可穿戴設備、家居和配飾部門（包括手錶）在過去兩年中收入有所下降。
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In October, when Apple reported its fourth-quarter revenue, Wearables, Home, and Accessories encompassed to $9.04 billion, down from $9.32 billion the previous year.
10月，當蘋果公佈其第四季度收入時，可穿戴設備、家居和配件從去年的93.2億美元降至90.4億美元。
Last month, Apple expanded its partnership with Globalstar with a $1.1 billion services agreement extension.
上個月，蘋果擴大了與Globalstar的合作伙伴關係，延長了11億美元的服務協議。
According to Statista, as of the second quarter of 2024, Apple leads the smartwatch market with a 19% share of global shipments.
根據Statista的數據，截至2024年第二季度，蘋果以19％的全球出貨量份額領先智能手錶市場。
Price Action: Apple's stock rose by 0.41% on Tuesday, ending the day at $247.77. However, after hours, it declined by 0.028%, settling at $247.70, according to Benzinga Pro data.
價格走勢：蘋果股價週二上漲0.41％，收於247.77美元。但是，根據Benzinga Pro的數據，盤後它下跌了0.028％，收於247.70美元。
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