It is likely that the Apple Event has focused much of its attention and weight on the reveal of the new iPhone 14 family. But, in compliance with previous speculations, reports and leaks, the event has also served to introduce us to the long-awaited Apple Watch Series 8.
The guys from Cupertino urged to renew the image and design of this family of products, we all knew it and since May of this year some renders based on technical diagrams were already circulating that anticipated its new face.
In the end, the Apple Event worked as a scenario to corroborate some of the pieces of information that had been circulating on the web for months. So it’s worth listing the rumors leading up to the official reveal:
In theory, the biggest announcement, beyond a possible redesign that would resemble its body with that of the sides of the iPhone 14, would be the incorporation of a temperature sensor in the Apple Watch Series 8.
In fact, the watch would be able to detect the onset of fever, but the reading would not be as accurate, since in specific scenarios the smartwatch would recommend using a dedicated thermometer.
According to other reports, the Apple Watch Series would have glucose monitoring, sleep apnea detection, blood pressure monitoring and a tool that will alert users if their blood oxygen level drops.
Now is the time to verify it.
This is the Apple Watch Series 8
At some point during the week rumors began to circulate that Apple might not present its new smartwatch, but they finally did.
The Apple Watch Series 8 is presented as the best model in the seven years that it has been circulating on the market. The same design is repeated as in past models, which debunks an old rumour. But there are some interesting news.
The screen is larger and has a better contrast range for viewing in any lighting scenario. But above all, it highlights the integration of a temperature sensor that can now also monitor menstrual cycles in women.
Monitoring now reaches the point of being able to estimate ovulation periods. The watch integrates a two-sensor design with one on the back and one below the screen. That allows you to see detect when you have ovulated in the past.
A new crash detection function called Crash Detection is added, which activates an emergency call and support routine in the event of an incident. In addition to being resistant to dust, water and minor impacts.
The battery is also improved, now the watch has autonomy of 18 hours in normal operation, but with the battery saving mode it can expand its operation to 36 hours.
It’s four times faster to render and comes in different colors: midnight starlight, silver, and product red. That’s not counting the watchOS 9 bands and customization options.
All for a starting price of $399 USD or $499 USD depending on the model, available from September 16, 2022.
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