According to a report by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the Apple Watch Series 8 will come with a body temperature sensor that can tell if you have a fever. Instead of giving you an accurate reading, Gurman believes that the watch should be able to detect a rise in body temperature and then encourage you to talk to a doctor or use a thermometer.
Gurman says the body temperature sensor has yet to pass internal testing, and if it does, Apple is expected to incorporate the feature into the Watch 8 series, as well as the rumored “tough” smartwatch for athletes. extreme sports. However, the next entry-level Apple Watch SE probably won’t have the sensor.
Rumors of a body temperature sensor have been circulating for more than a year
Rumors of a new body temperature sensor have been circulating for more than a year. Gurman first pointed to the possibility in June 2021 and later backtracked on his prediction in January this year. He then reversed course in April, noting that we can expect a body temperature sensor “from this year”. Supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo also believes the sensor will make its debut later this year.
Previous reports from Gurman and The Wall Street Journal indicate that the body temperature sensor could also be used to monitor fertility: changes in body temperature could help someone determine when she is most likely to become pregnant or predict when she will become pregnant. . its period. Gurman only mentioned fever detection in his most recent report, so it’s still unclear how (or if) Apple plans to add cycle tracking capabilities.
Aside from the body temperature sensor, Gurman says any other changes to the Apple Watch’s hardware “will probably be minor” and also hints at the possibility of an improved display on high-end models. Gurman predicted last week that the Series 8 processor will have the same level of performance as previous S7 and S6 chips; we probably won’t see an update until 2023. As for health tracking features on other nearby devices, Gurman says The new AirPods Pro model, which is rumored to be fitness-focused, probably won’t arrive. with the detection of temperature or heart rate this year.