Apple tipster Mark Gurman has noted a new feature to come with the Apple Watch Series 8 – the ability of the coming Apple Watch to detect a fever. This feature could be an addition to the existing health features of the Apple Watch.
This feature puts the health capabilities of the internet of things at an interesting point. Once a change in body temperature is picked by the Watch’s sensors, it will alert its owner. According to Gurman, this feature has been floating within the Apple ecosystem for a while. Now we know that it could launch with the new smartwatch from the company.
On the flipside however are concerns about how well temperature detection from a watch will perform. This owes to the history of certain Apple Health detection features not performing optimally. Such features as heart rate monitoring which has a 34% accuracy need some improvement before people can fully rely on them.
I feel compelled to advice that users should not expect a smartwatch to perform on the same level as hospital equipment. Such health features simply serve as a good health companion. That said, Apple looks like it will give its best with this new temperature feature to debut soon. We just have to wait for its launch before we can get answers on the integrity of this sensor.
The Apple Watch Series 8 will launch with the iPhone 14 series in a few months. According to Gurman, this watch will come with a rugged edition able to withstand tough workout activities. It will also feature the same hardware from last year’s Apple Watch. The same screen size, design, and processor on the Series 7 will come with this new Apple Watch. The only changes might come with sensors and a slight improvement to its display, only available on its high-end model.
