• The Apple Watch 8 is rumoured to measure skin temperature.
• This instrument may track sleep cycles, identify fevers, and detect ovulation.
• It’s unclear if the fever detection capability can be introduced via a firmware update post-launch or if it’s a hardware issue.

Apple is likely to announce the next Apple Watch in September, but rumours say that its body temperature sensor might not work right away. The Apple Watch 8 is rumoured to measure skin temperature. This instrument may track sleep cycles, identify fevers, and detect ovulation.

MacRumors reports that Apple Watch 8 fever detection may not be ready at launch.

If so, it’s a shame. In our health-conscious environment, the ability to detect fever would be a game-changer.

This function would give me piece of mind as someone who still takes a Covid-19 test before travelling or visiting elderly relatives.

If my Apple Watch believes I have a temperature, I decide whether to go out or stay home to avoid making my friends and family sick.

This follows disappointing news concerning the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5’s infrared temperature sensor.

The Galaxy Watch 5 would use skin temperature to track sleep like the Apple Watch 8’s speculated sensor.

Samsung talked a lot about this feature before the Galaxy Watch 5 came out, but it’s not working yet. It will, however, be available “in the near future,” whenever that is.

As for Apple, it’s unclear if the fever detection capability can be introduced via a firmware update post-launch or if it’s a hardware issue that won’t be fixed until the Apple Watch 9 arrives. Apple’s September announcements are awaited.

Apple may have a lot to show off, with a new Apple Watch SE 2 and Apple Watch 8 Rugged Edition planned.

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