Wearables
Huawei certifies Watch Ultimate 2 with UWB and satellite SMS support
Huawei has certified a new smartwatch named – Watch Ultimate 2 on the MIIT with UWB and satellite SMS support. The Chinese OEM is conducting pre-launch tests for its flagship wearable and may unveil it at the upcoming Autumn launch event.
Weibo tipster @WHYLAB reveals that Huawei Watch Ultimate 2 received the MIIT certificate with satellite SMS capability support. The wearable has appeared on the certification site with the model number WDS-B19 and also supports ultra-wideband.
It is worth mentioning that the WDS-B19 device has already been spotted on the SDPPI database with the moniker ‘Watch GT Ultimate’. Now the new input suggests that the device could launch as the Huawei Watch Ultimate 2 in the market.
The latest listing doesn’t highlight any major details about the wearable. Although it says that the smartwatch will support Beidou satellite SMS as well as UWB.
Ultra-wideband (UWB) refers to a wireless communication technology. It bears properties like high bandwidth, low power consumption, and mainly operates through radio waves. With this feature, the device ensures better short-range communication.
Beidou satellite SMS capability, on the other hand, allows users to send or receive messages over satellite when stuck in a no-network area. Thus, you can remain in touch with your contacts in times of emergency, regardless of no cellular signal.
The tipster further says that the previous-gen Ultimate watch has been a durable smartwatch. But the upcoming wearable could be more efficient as well as reliable with a new HarmonyOS software system. Huawei has yet to confirm these details.
Huawei Watch Ultimate
The previous-gen smartwatch features a 1.5-inch LTPO OLED screen with a 100-meter diving-level waterproofing capability. It is the first smartwatch to support two-way satellite SMS communication. It also supports various workout modes and health features.
It would be worth seeing what upgrades the upcoming Ultimate watch will bring to the table.