➀ Apple's new Watch Ultra smartwatch is expected to feature non-emergency satellite messaging capabilities, blood-pressure monitoring, and more in 2025; ➁ The new Watch Ultra will reportedly have non-emergency satellite messaging capabilities, similar to the iPhone; ➂ Apple is also removing the Intel cellular modem from the Watch Ultra and replacing it with a MediaTek chip.
Recent #smartwatch news in the semiconductor industry
1. The Apple Watch Series 10 features a larger screen and a lighter body; 2. It includes a wide-view-angle OLED display that is 30% larger than the previous model, with improved brightness and a new always-on feature; 3. The device also introduces a water depth/temperature sensor, sleep apnea detection, and other AI-driven features.
1. The Galaxy Watch FE is an entry-level smartwatch model by Samsung Electronics Japan, set to be released on July 31st for 34,760 yen; 2. It offers over 100 workout measurements, body composition analysis, and insights into sleep habits and health to support lifestyle improvements; 3. The watch features an Exynos W920 processor, 1.5GB of memory, 16GB of storage, a 1.2-inch Super AMOLED display, and runs on Wear OS powered by Samsung with One UI 5 Watch interface.