- The first smartwatch designed by Apple was launched in 2014.
- The Apple Watch 8 will be presented alongside the iPhone 14 on September 7 at an event organized by the company.
- Although there is still no official information, some of the possible new functions that the smart watch will have have already been leaked.
The world of smartwatches has seen an important evolution in a very short time. Not even a decade has passed since the release of the first of its kind, and new, more powerful versions are being developed every time. Although based on what was forecast, the Apple Watch 8 that is about to be launched could set a precedent and be the best in history.
Evolution and transformation
In that sense, the idea of having an object on the wrist that can perform functions beyond telling the time is not new. For decades, models have been put up for sale that include a calculator and agenda. Although everything changed in 2014 when Apple presented an idea that was revolutionary.
At that time, what was the most powerful smart watch in the world was presented. Although at first it was not intended as an autonomous device but as a complement to the iPhone, over the years that changed.
But after eight years of evolution, the company is now about to launch the Apple Watch 8. It will be on September 7 when the company holds a massive meeting to present its new products, where the iPhone 14.
Although the information has been hermetic so as not to anticipate surprises, there are some details that have been leaked and make it clear that it will not only be an improved version. In fact, everything indicates that it will be a new revolution in health.
Possible new features
Among the possible new functions there is one in particular that has been rumored for months. Leaker Mark Gurman posted on Bloomberg that this new device will have a thermometer to detect cases of fever. It is a feature that no other team has and that is why it would set a precedent.
To go deeper into this feature, it will allow measure the temperature of each user and in case of observing that it is above the normal range, I would classify it as a sign of fever. If that happens, the team will offer two alternatives. The first is a notification to see a doctor immediately. While the second is the recommendation to use a professional thermometer to verify its status.
The most important thing is that fever is one of the first symptoms of covid-19 So the Apple Watch 8 could be of great help in current times.
For his part, the body temperature sensor it could also help in other ways. If it were to materialize, it would be useful to monitor a woman’s fertile period and indicate the best days to get pregnant. With this function it would be added to others already available such as the measurement of the period and menstrual health.
Similarly, it is expected to maintain other features that previous versions of the Apple Watch have. Among the most prominent is SOS emergency. It is designed for extreme cases and when activated, an automatic call is made with an Apple operator. It is available 24 hours a day and with the help of the device’s GPS, it can identify its precise location and send help instantly.
are also found Movement Disorder APIwhich is specially designed for Parkinson’s patients because it allows monitoring the two main symptoms of people affected by this neurodegenerative condition: tremor in the hands and dyskinesia, information that can be collected through graphs to determine the progress or deterioration of the patient and thus help the doctor in charge.
For now, the only thing left is to wait until the presentation of the Apple Watch 8 to know in detail all the functions that this promising team will have.
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