India, Aug. 21 -- Qualcomm Technologies has introduced the Snapdragon W5+ Gen 2 and W5 Gen 2 wearable platforms, bringing satellite connectivity, improved GPS, and power efficiency to the next generation of smartwatches.

The new platforms mark the first time satellite support has been integrated into wearables, enabled through Skylo's Narrowband Non-Terrestrial Network (NB-NTN). The capability allows users to send and receive emergency messages even in areas without mobile network coverage.

The launch includes two variants: the Snapdragon W5+ Gen 2, which includes a low-power co-processor, and the W5 Gen 2, which does not. Both are based on a 4 nm system-on-chip (SoC) architecture designed to enhance form factor flexibility, performance...