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Apple Watch Series 8 Is Here to Keep You Healthy, Active, and Always Connected
Increased health tracking, car crash detection, and better battery life
By Lawrence Bonk Lawrence Bonk News Reporter Florida State University Lawrence Bonk is a tech news reporter for Lifewire, specializing in gaming, AI, VR, and consumer tech, including iOS, macOS, wearables, and more. lifewire's editorial guidelines Published on September 7, 2022 01:51PM EDT Fact checked by Jerri Ledford Fact checked by Jerri Ledford Western Kentucky University Gulf Coast Community College Jerri L. Ledford has been writing, editing, and fact-checking tech stories since 1994. Her work has appeared in Computerworld, PC Magazine, Information Today, and many others. lifewire's fact checking process Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Smart & Connected Life Mobile Phones Internet & Security Computers & Tablets Smart Life Home Theater & Entertainment Software & Apps Social Media Streaming Gaming Apple has revealed a spate of details regarding its forthcoming Apple Watch Series 8, the latest iteration of the company’s popular smartwatch line. The form factor remains similar, with the same edge-to-edge always-on display found with the Apple Watch Series 7. So what’s new? Sensors are the name of the game here. First up, Series 8 includes a temperature sensor that tracks your body’s temperature every five seconds, even while sleeping. The company states that these sensors track cycle deviations which, in turn, can catch certain health conditions early on. Apple However, the main purposes of the dual temperature sensors are increased menstrual tracking and, new to the ecosystem, ovulation tracking. The temperature sensors tell you when you are ovulating and, using this data, predicts when you will ovulate next. The company has also rejiggered the software to squeeze more life out of the battery. Series 8 gets 18 hours of life out of the box, the same as Series 7, but includes a brand new Low Power mode. This mode shuts down some features, such as the always-on display, to double battery life to 36 hours. Another new feature is a suite of sensors to detect car crashes. These sensors integrate with a new software suite to automatically contact emergency services when you get in a car accident, sharting your location data and also notifying emergency contacts. Apple says this feature works for all standard passenger vehicles, SUVs, and pickup trucks. All health data with the Series 8 is now end-to-end encrypted from the watch to iCloud, so not even Apple has access to your personal information. Apple Apple Watch Series 8 is available in a multitude of colors, including starlight silver, with a trio of stainless steel designs. Additionally, there will be a number of new watchfaces accompanying the launch. Preorder the smartwatch today. The GPS model costs $400 and the cellular version costs $500. Both versions officially launch on September 16. In addition to the Series 8, Apple also announced a second-generation Apple Watch SE and a brand new Apple Watch Ultra. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire Apple Watch Series 8: Release Date, Specs, Price, and News Is an Apple Watch Worth It? The Apple Watch's Low Power Mode Is Great for Travelers, Hikers, and Old Watch Owners Apple Watch Series 7: Price, Release Date, News, and Specs Apple Watch: Everything You Need to Know The Next Apple Event: Dates, News, Rumors, and Everything Else To Know Apple Watch Ultra: Release Date, Specs, Price, and News Apple Watch Series 6 vs. Samsung Galaxy Watch3 Apple Watch Series 6 Review: A Modest Upgrade, But Still the Best Apple Watch SE Review: A More Affordable Apple Watch Is the Apple Watch 7 Waterproof? Expert Tested: The 9 Best Smartwatches in 2022 How to Keep Your Phone or Laptop From Overheating Apple Watch Not Tracking Steps? There's a Fix For That Apple Car: News and Expected Price, Release Date, Specs; and More Rumors How to Get Weather on Your Apple Watch Face Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies