With the Watch 8, Apple is currently developing the next generation of the high-end smartwatch, which should bring some new functions. One of them has had problems since the Watch 7. The iPhone manufacturer hoped for a solution, but failed to implement it and had to cancel the function again.
Apple Watch 8 has to do without a body temperature sensor
Manufacturers such as Samsung and Apple have been working on a body temperature sensor for smartwatches for several years. With that you can Constantly monitor body temperature. The data obtained can provide important information in everyday life, during sports or in the event of illness. Actually, one would expect that the Apple Watch 8 would be equipped with a body temperature sensor, which also works decently. But according to well-informed insider Ming-Chi Kuo, nothing comes of it:
According to him, Apple already had the Watch 7 Problems with the algorithm, which provides the correct data of the body temperature sensor. The expectations for the accuracy of the data are very high, so the company’s standards cannot be met in the current state. Accordingly, Apple should again forgo this function with the Watch 8 and thus lose an important unique selling point.
Samsung has the same problems, by the way. A few weeks ago it was said that the South Korean competitor has solved the problem and the Galaxy Watch 5 is displaying the correct values. But Kuo doesn’t believe that the new Samsung smartwatch will have this function this year. Both companies are said to be struggling with the same problem with the software.
What the current Apple Watch 7 can do:
Apple Watch SE (2022) will be tough competition
If the Apple Watch 8 lacks a real unique selling point like the body temperature sensor, then the upcoming Apple Watch SE (2022) is a better alternative. You will have to spend a lot less money and still get a lot more features like the ECG function and an always-on display. It will be exciting to see if all the rumors are confirmed.