New Apple Watch Series 8 measures temperature, predicts ovulation, and lasts longer

Apple officially announced Apple Watch Series 8, a new version of the popular smart watch with improved performance and new features. The Cupertino-based company kicked off the Far Out event with a video showing how the Apple Watch plays a critical role in emergencies. New Apple Watch Series 8 debuts with long-awaited new temperature sensor and follow-up of female ovulation.

According to Apple, the Apple Watch Series 8 has two temperature sensors, one is located on the rear glass attached to the wrist, and the other under the screen. this design minimize mis-registration under the influence of ambient temperature. The rear sensor can measure the temperature at night and display the results in the Health app.

Apple Watch Series 8 detects temperature changes as small as 0.1 degrees Celsius. Turning on the sensor is important for women’s health, as body temperature rises in response to hormonal changes and may indicate ovulation. The watch offers an estimate of the date of the ovulation period, as well as possible changes in the cycle, which will help to detect the disease.

Like all health data, temperature records and ovulation data will remain encrypted on the device and can only be unlocked with a PIN, Touch ID, or Face ID.

Accident Detection with Machine Learning

Another important feature of the Apple Watch Series 8 is detection of traffic accidents. This is possible thanks to two motion sensors built into the watch case, which are combined with a gyroscope and an accelerometer capable of detecting large scale impacts.

With the help of machine learning, Apple Watch can detect various crashes of the most popular cars, including sedans, SUVs and pickup trucks. When an accident occurs, Apple Watch Series 8 will notify the emergency services and suggest your location.

Power saving mode provides up to 36 hours of battery life.

Apple has revealed that the Apple Watch Series 8 has a battery that provides up to 18 hours of battery life. One of the new features is the inclusion Power saving mode that guarantees up to 36 hours of battery life. before demanding a charge. When activated, some features are disabled, such as exercise detection or always-on display mode.

Another important feature is international roaming. This is one of the most requested features by Apple Watch users, and now it’s possible. Apple has confirmed that the new model will stay connected while traveling by simply activating the option on the iPhone. By the end of 2022, roaming will be available with more than 30 carriers worldwide and will be available on all Apple Watches with cellular connectivity starting with Series 5.

Apple Watch Series 8: price and availability

Apple Watch Series 8 will be available in four colors: black, star Light, silver and red. The chassis will also be offered with a stainless steel finish in graphite, gold and silver. The price will $399 for GPS version and $499 for GPS + Cellular model and will available from September 16.

AT Spainprices start from €499 (€619 GPS+Cellular) with aluminum case and Solo Loop strap. The Apple Watch Series 8 with stainless steel case and Loop Sport Band will retail for €849 (€899 GPS + Cellular). The new Apple smartwatch is now available for booking and will ship from September 16th.

AT Mexicothe price of the Apple Watch Series 8 with an aluminum case and a strap without a loop is 9999 pesos (10,799 pesos GPS + Cellular). The stainless steel model with a sports loop strap costs 17,999 pesos ($19,399 GPS + Cellular). There is currently no release date in Mexico.