Apple smartwatches may soon get own SIMs to connect to 4G networks
The Wall Street Journal reports that the next generation of Apple smartwatches may be marked by a major innovation in keeping with the brand’s reputation: 4G connectivity. That would mean that the tech masterpieces will no longer need to be tethered to an iPhone to be fully functional.
The next generation of Apple Watches may be equipped with on-board SIM cards, a development that means that they will no longer need to be paired with Apple iPhones, which are currently indispensable for today’s models.
A 4G model of Apple’s smartwatch is therefore a likely addition to the Cupertino giant’s product catalogue. The on-board SIM card will enable users to communicate (make calls and send SMS/MMS messages)and directly connect to 3G or 4G networks. Further functionalities are also promised for the Apple Watch 3, which is set to benefit from an expected fall update to watchOS.
This isn’t the first time that a rumor of functional independence for Apple Watch has come up. What’s more, the latest news also coincides with reports of a reference to a 4G-connected watch in the firmware of Apple’s future HomePod smart speaker, due for release on the US market in late 2017.
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