Apple watch series 8 to include body temperature sensor

Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo on Saturday shared some hints about what to expect for Apple Watch Series 8 in 2022 and also for future versions of AirPods.

The wearable is expected to offer new health management features, including body temperature measurement, reports 9to5Mac.

The analyst mentioned in an investor note seen by 9to5Mac that the next-generation Apple Watch will have temperature measurement capabilities, which would let users check their body temperature using just their watch.

Body temperature is an essential parameter to detect fever and usually a thermometer is used for this purpose.

Even the AirPods of the future are reported to come with health management functions.

Kuo did not go into detail on what these rumoured upcoming features might be.

As Apple has been more focused on working on the new Apple Watch Series 7 design, rumors suggest that this year’s version will not have any major changes when it comes to health sensors.

For instance, the company has been testing a blood glucose monitor for Apple Watch, but all evidence points to that feature being delayed.

According to Kuo, the demand for Apple Watch Series 8 may be high next year despite all the design changes coming to this year’s Series 7.

That’s because the addition of new health sensors that won’t be included in this year’s Apple Watch should make customers consider the upgrade.

In addition to the Apple Watch, Kuo also made a brief comment about the future of AirPods.

The analyst believes that Apple will add health features to its truly wireless earphones in about two years.

However, it’s unclear what those features are and which models of AirPods will get them.