Not just for iPhone 14 / Pro, Gurman says "Apple Watch Pro Future Edition" will support satellite connectivity

Apple has announced a special "Far Out" event on September 8 at 1:00 a.m. Beijing time. The event will still be an online event and is expected to bring new products like the iPhone 14 / Pro series, Apple Watch Series 8, and the official launch of iOS 16.

For more than a year, rumors have been swirling that Apple was looking into bringing satellite capability to the iPhone, and now the news is that it's likely to appear on the new iPhone 14 series. In addition to helping iPhone users report emergencies in areas without cellular service, Apple is now considering satellite connectivity on the Apple Watch Pro device.

Bloomberg's Mark Gurman said in a Power On newsletter that the next generation of the rugged Apple Watch Pro could have satellite connectivity.

"The company is also discussing internally the idea of satellite capability for its watches, which could make sense for future versions of the next generation of the more rugged Apple Watch Pro."

In today's newsletter, Gurman discusses the importance of adding satellite connectivity to the iPhone.

"It's a step up from the current iPhone and Apple Watch capabilities to quickly call emergency services and provide them with a location. The prospect of having an iPhone and having access to emergency services without a cellular connection is just the beginning of Apple's planning. Eventually, users will have access to the global Internet and be able to make regular phone calls via satellite links. The combination of fast 5G networks and satellite services could one day turn iPhone into the most powerful global communications device available."