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.
蘋果公司（納斯達克：AAPL）據報道將推出衛星短信功能和非侵入式血壓監測工具，將在即將推出的Ultra手錶中上線。
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：這一衛星功能將允許用戶通過全球星公司（美交所：GSAT）的衛星發送短信，無需蜂窩網絡或Wi-Fi，彭博社報道引用了知情人士的話。
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成爲首款主流的具有衛星通信功能的智能手錶，可能減少對如佳明有限公司（紐交所：GRMN）inReach等獨立設備的需求。
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.
血壓監測工具也預計在2025年推出，旨在提醒用戶潛在的高血壓，儘管報道指出它不會提供具體讀數。
However, the feature has been delayed before.
然而，該功能之前曾被延遲過。
Why It Matters: Apple intends to boost smartwatch sales by introducing new features after a period of stagnation.
這爲何重要：蘋果計劃通過引入新功能來提升智能手錶的銷量，從而打破停滯不前的局面。
The company's Wearables, Home, and Accessories division, which includes watches, has experienced a decline in revenue over the past two years.
公司的可穿戴設備、家居設備及配件部門（包括手錶）在過去兩年中營業收入出現下降。
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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.
在10月份，當蘋果公司報告其第四季度營業收入時，穿戴設備、家居和配件的總額爲90.4億，同比下降自前一年的93.2億。
Last month, Apple expanded its partnership with Globalstar with a $1.1 billion services agreement extension.
上個月，蘋果與全球星擴大了合作關係，擴展了一項11億的服務協議。
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，蘋果在智能手錶市場上以19%的全球出貨量份額領先。
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.
價格動態：蘋果的股票在週二上漲了0.41%，收盤價爲247.77美元。然而，在盤後交易中，下降了0.028%，定格在247.70美元，根據Benzinga Pro的數據。
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