Anticipated Body Temperature Monitoring Function Could Be Introduced in Latest Apple Watch Series 8
Tackling the sometimes stressful tasks of attempting to conceive or diagnosing illness can be a bit simpler with the rumored upgrade to Apple's smartwatch. Industry insider Ming-Chi Kuo suggests that the next Apple Watch Series 8 might include enhanced algorithms for monitoring body temperature, making it easier to track changes without the extra emotional labor.
Initially mentioned in a Bloomberg report last year, the Series 7 was said to include a body temperature sensor, but the feature may instead find its way into the Series 8. Implementing such a feature isn't straightforward, as environmental factors can quickly affect skin temperature, making it difficult to obtain precise readings. Currently, neither Apple nor its top rival, Samsung, has incorporated temperature tracking into their smartwatches.
Tracking body temperature is beneficial in both fertility monitoring and diagnosing illnesses. For couples trying to conceive, ovulation can be detected based on incremental temperature changes. Manually recording these changes can be time-consuming and emotionally taxing. By integrating temperature monitoring into smartwatches, these tasks could be automated, making things easier for users.
In the realm of diagnosing illnesses, body temperature monitoring has played a significant role. Over the past few years, many people have become more familiar with this practice due to the global health situation. Having smartwatches continuously monitor body temperature could be an added convenience.
While other wearable companies have attempted to launch fertility trackers, a mainstream smartwatch like the Apple Watch has its advantages. For instance, the Apple Watch SE, which is known for its affordability, could also undergo an update, possibly even the Apple Watch SE 2. This device, along with the Series 8, could be unveiled this fall during Apple's anticipated event.
Other reports suggest that the Apple Watch SE 2 will feature a rugged design, with a stronger and more element-resistant casing. As for Google, their long-awaited Pixel Watch could add excitement to the wearables market this year.
According to recent updates, the Apple Watch Series 8 has introduced automatic temperature readings and real-time fever alerts. This feature necessitates connecting to the Apple Watch Sync feature through the Temperature Check Thermometer app. Additionally, the Series 8, along with newer models like the Series 10 and Ultra, enables comprehensive health monitoring with the Vitals app, which includes metrics such as heart rate, respiratory rate, wrist temperature, and blood oxygen levels during sleep.
As for the future, while there aren't specific mentions of body temperature monitoring for the Apple Watch Series 8 or SE 2, the Apple Watch Ultra 3 is expected to include high blood pressure detection, which can indirectly contribute to overall health monitoring capabilities, potentially leading to temperature-related additions.
The rumored upgrade to Apple's smartwatch, the Series 8, might feature enhanced technology for monitoring body temperature, making it easier to track changes in temperature. This could be particularly beneficial for couples trying to conceive, as ovulation can be detected based on incremental temperature changes. In the future, there's speculation that the Apple Watch Ultra 3 could include high blood pressure detection, which could indirectly contribute to overall health monitoring capabilities, potentially leading to temperature-related additions. The data gathered from these features could be logged and aggregated in the Vitals app, providing users with a comprehensive overview of their health.
