As the leaked «golden master» code of iOS 11 — essentially the final version yet to be officially released — continues to get worked out, we're learning that the new Apple Watch with cellular capabilities will use LTE from users»
voice line carriers and will hold onto their existing numbers.
Mobile
carriers worldwide are already suffering the effects of apps like Kakao Talk,
Line and WhatsApp which rival them for SMS revenue, and the move to offer
voice adds further pressure by giving users a free alternative that is particularly attractive when calling overseas.