Following up on Kuo's latest statement, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman is now reporting that Apple will integrate a body temperature sensor into its upcoming Apple Watch Series 8. The tipster also shared new information about the Apple Watch SE 2 and a rugged version of the Apple Watch. Check out the details below!
Apple Watch Series 8 with body temperature sensor tipped again!
In the latest edition of his Power On newsletter, Gurman reports that the Apple Watch Series 8 and a rugged sports edition of the Apple Watch would have a new sensor to measure a user's approximate body temperature. However, the Apple Watch SE 2 will skip the sensor, presumably due to its lower price. This further confirms the possibility of three Apple Watches this year.
Gurman says that while the presence of a body temperature sensor is very likely, it won't give users a specific reading like a traditional thermometer. Instead, the sensor will measure a user's approximate body temperature and suggest using a traditional thermometer or talking to a doctor if it "thinks" a user has a fever.
"The body temperature feature doesn't give you a specific reading — like a forehead or wrist thermometer — but it should be able to tell if it thinks you have a fever. It can then recommend that you talk to your doctor or use a dedicated thermometer," Gurman wrote.
