In a few months, the Apple Watch 8 will be launched. Which design will come? How big will the smartwatch get? Which functions are loaded? Below you will find all the major rumors surrounding the wearable.
Many Apple fans are eagerly awaiting the new smartwatch from the tech giant. A release date is not yet known, but you can make a prediction based on previous releases. Apple will probably present the Watch 8 in September 2022 at the earliest. The previous models were released in the same month.
This is what the Apple Watch 8 should look like
Now the question arises as to how the design of the Apple Watch 8 will turn out. As always, the company is keeping a low profile when it comes to leaks, but according to the rumor mill, there won’t be any major visual changes compared to the Series 7 model. Apple is probably adjusting the display sizes slightly. These could be larger than the previous model. Also, it has been rumored that the new smartwatch will get two slits on the side. It could be a microphone and a speaker respectively. A new color is not only conceivable, but almost certain due to the previous releases. It must be said, however, that none of this is concrete and Apple can also completely surprise its followers.
At the same time, according to Apple insider Mark Gurman (via “Bloomberg’) to launch three models. It is said to be the Series 8 model, a new SE 2 model and a wearable for extreme athletes. The future SE model should be based on the previous “low-budget” model and serve as a kind of entry-level model. The latter smartwatch could be named “Explorer” or “Adventure”. A high ATM classification (water resistance) is also planned. The standard is usually 5 ATM. There are also rumors about a water sensor.
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Long awaited feature is coming
There should be major changes when it comes to functions of the next-gen smartwatch. The currently hottest rumor is a thermometer function. Apple could install a new sensor in the smartwatch that can be used to measure body temperature. This was reported by the analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.
This also expands the health functions of the Apple Watch. As is well known, the data should then be visible via the health app. Newer and better sports functions could also be planned, including activity recording for the running function.
In addition, further features are to be made possible using infrared light. This is made clear by a document from a supplier. Accordingly, Apple Watch users should be able to measure blood sugar levels, blood pressure and alcohol levels in the future.
Further health functions in planning
According to the “Wall Street JournalApple plans to add new sleep tracking features to the Apple Watch 8. Not only the recording is in the foreground, but also health aspects, such as the recognition of sleep patterns or sleep apnea. This could also be accompanied by an improvement in the battery, since a longer and, above all, better runtime will be necessary for tracking.
Last but not least, the operating system of the Apple Watch is traditionally updated. Apple will probably deliver its future flagship smartwatch with WatchOS 9. It is also fairly certain that the Series 7 device and the first SE model will be compatible with WatchOS 9. Slightly older models are also conceivable, except for the Apple Watch 3, which should gradually disappear from the range.
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How much will the Apple Watch 8 cost?
Most users know that Apple Watches are not bargains. Apart from the SE models, the previous models also cost over 400 euros. Due to the likely future software upgrades of the Apple Watch 8, the price will probably also be in a similar range. A conceivable release price is between 400 and 450 euros.