Apple Watch Series 8 debuts with a long-awaited health feature Digital Trends

The Apple Watch Series 8 finally adds a long-awaited health feature

September 7, 2022 Share today, but there is some major upheaval in the smartwatch department as well. Apple has finally lifted the covers from its new line-up of smartwatches, starting with the vanilla . Not much has changed in the design department. The only major upgrade that’s been rumored is the new temperature sensor. The biggest upgrade is the new temperature sensor. There are two temperature sensing modules — one at the back and another one just underneath the display on the front. Apple says the temperature sensors record a value every five seconds as you sleep, and it has an impressive sensitivity of 0.1 degree Centigrade. Once enabled, you will see nightly changes in temperature values. Tracking the ovulation cycle is at the center of it all, and all data is stored in an encrypted form and hidden behind a layer of biometric security. Apple says the temperature data linked to ovulation cycle tracking capabilities can help predict health issues like polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). The other major upgrade coming with the Apple Watch Series 8 is a car crash detection feature, which has been tested on a wide array of vehicles with over a million hours of practical tests done. Apple says it can It automatically connects with emergency services, shares the location of users in distress, and gets them critical help in time. The system comes to life courtesy of a couple of new motion sensors and an updated accelerometer that can sense the precise moment and magnitude of an impact. Apple is bringing a low power mode, which can take the Apple Watch Series 8’s battery to last as long as 36 hours. The Apple Watch Series 8 is also bringing international roaming to the cellular models. It supports 30 carriers across the globe, and all you need to do is add the watch to an iPhone’s roaming plan at almost no extra cost There are four colors to choose from (Mand three materials that include aluminum and a more premium stainless steel option. Pricing starts at $399 for the GPS model, while the cellular variant will set you back by at least $499. Pre-orders are now live, and the will be available starting September 16 in the U.S. and other markets.

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