Apple Watch Series 8 is expected to be launched later this year, there is a lot of discussion about its upcoming features. Previous reports had indicated that Apple is working to include a feature to measure body temperature in the series. The rumors were first addressed by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, who suggested that Apple may not bring the body temperature feature to the Watch Series 8. However, in a series of recent tweets, TF Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo claimed that the company may be working on it. An algorithm to support the temperature sensing feature in the upcoming smartwatch.
Ku took to Twitter to explain why the characteristic of body temperature didn’t make it apple watch series 7, He said that since the algorithm did not support its qualifications before reaching the engineering validation test phase, the facility could not be made to work on the clock. However, the company plans to introduce a temperature measurement feature with the Apple Watch Series 8 this year, if the algorithm supports the requirement. This feature will enable the smartwatch to act as a thermometer and can help detect fever.
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Apple canceled body temperature measurement for the Apple Watch 7 last year because the algorithm failed to qualify before entering the EVT phase. I believe the Apple Watch 8 body temperature in 2H22 can take if the algorithm can meet Apple’s higher requirements before mass production.— (ming-chi kuo) (@mingchikuo) 1 May 2022
kuo too addressed The major issue that makes it difficult for smartwatches to ensure the inclusion of body temperature sensing. “The challenge in implementing accurate body temperature measurements is that skin temperature changes quickly depending on the external environment,” he explained. He said smartwatches simply fail to calculate key temperature measurements with their hardware. Therefore, incorporating the temperature sensing feature for smartwatches requires an excellent algorithm.
samsung, in Kuo’s opinion, is facing a similar challenge, making it difficult for them to offer this feature. Kuo also rubbished rumors suggesting support for body temperature measurement in the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 this year.
Kuo’s tweet denied this report good Shared by Mark Gurman of Bloomberg, where he mentioned that the Cupertino-based company may be adding support for checking blood sugar levels and blood pressure levels, but for Apple the body temperature feature in the Apple Watch Series 8 will not be available. Adding will not be possible.
Although, Kuo’s previous report It also hinted at Apple’s progress to offer new health management features since September last year.
The Apple Watch Series 8 is expected to arrive in mid-September this year, along with its launch iphone 14 Chain.