What to expect on the next Apple Watch: Satellite connectivity and hypertension detection

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Apple's upcoming Watch Ultra 3 smartwatch will supposedly inherit the satellite connectivity feature currently available on the iPhone, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. This feature will allow outdoor enthusiasts to remain connected to emergency services and iMessage contacts via the Globalstar satellite network, even without cellular coverage. Gurman wrote in his Power On newsletter that the feature is expected to be exclusive to the high-end Ultra model as part of a strategy to differentiate its premium devices.

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Report: Apple reconsiders Magic Mouse design

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The Magic Mouse has been around since 2009. And while it's moved from batteries to a rechargeable system and from Lighting to a USB-C port, it hasn't changed as drastically since it came out. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports in his Power On newsletter that Apple is prototyping versions of the mouse aimed at addressing the needs of the "modern era." And yes, that includes the often-complained charging port location.

However, we might have to wait between 12 and 18 months. Gurman reports it would take months or years of hardware engineering, software development, and operations work after the designers finalize its look.

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A giant foldable iPad on the horizon?

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Apple is supposedly working on a foldable device, likely a giant iPad that unfolds into a tablet twice its size (around 20 inches). This ambitious project, currently in development, is expected to launch around 2028, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman in his Power On newsletter.

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Report: Apple partners with Sony for Vision Pro's gaming future

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Apple is reportedly considering the future of gaming on its Vision Pro headset and is working with Sony to make it happen. Bloomberg reports that the two companies agreed to launch support for the PlayStation VR2's hand controllers on the Vision Pro. Apple has also supposedly approached third-party developers to integrate support into their games.

Apple and Sony were supposed to launch the PlayStation VR2 controller support weeks ago, but the rollout was postponed. An issue might be that Sony doesn't sell its VR hand controllers as standalone accessories, so the company needs to decouple the accessory from its headset. It must also sell these controllers at Apple's online and retail stores.

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