Apple Watch 5G: Reports suggest that MediaTek modems will take the place of Intel in cellular variants.

According to reports, Apple intends to upgrade the Apple Watch with 5G connectivity, departing for the first time from 4G LTE. Along with additional capabilities for the Apple Watch Ultra 3, the shift, made possible by MediaTek modems, is a component of Apple's larger plan to update its wearable technology.

According to a recent article by Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, tech giant Apple is expected to make a major advancement in wearable technology by adding 5G connectivity to its Apple Watch models (seen 9To5Mac). In keeping with the larger mobile industry's change that started a few years ago, the move would be the first time Apple Watches adopt the 5G standard.

The article claims that since the Apple Watch Series 3's cellular connectivity debuted in 2017, Apple's wearables have depended on 4 G LTE. The Apple Watch has not yet adopted 5G, but the business did so with its iPhones in 2020. However, with the expected release of new Apple Watch models—possibly with the enhanced connectivity standard—this could change.

According to Gurman's claim, Apple intends to use MediaTek's 5G modems in place of Intel modems in its cellular Apple Watch models, the publication added. Significantly, 5G RedCap, a lower-tier 5G service intended for wearables and other internet-connected devices, will be supported as part of this change. RedCap caters to devices that don't need large data transmission rates because it values efficiency over speed.making the Apple Watch a perfect fit for it.

According to reports, the choice to use MediaTek's 5G technology not only updates the Apple Watch's connectivity but also marks a further departure from Intel's components in the company's product line. In the past, Apple completely switched their Mac computers from Intel processors to its proprietary silicon.

Along with the advancement in cellular technology, Gurman's study suggests that the Apple Watch Ultra 3 will soon have an intriguing new satellite connectivity capability.

In other news, Apple is apparently taking steps to enhance the Vision Pro headset's gaming capabilities by adding support for third-party VR hand controllers.

Apple and Sony have partnered to incorporate PlayStation VR2 controllers into the Vision Pro's ecosystem, according to Mark Gurman's Power On newsletter, as reported by 9To5Mac.