Apple Watch 8 is due out in the fall. And while we’re impressed with the latest Apple smartwatch, it still needs some features, as the Apple Watch 7 review made clear.
Apple has released a new version of its best smartwatch every year since its initial launch. So, it is very likely that the company is planning a sequel to the Apple Watch 7. We’ve never seen a major leak like the iPhone 14, but rumors that haven’t surfaced in the latest model could be for the Apple Watch 8.
As far as we know, Apple is still planning a flat-out redesign that many have been waiting for. It could also bring a new health sensor to the Apple Watch 8, as the Apple Watch 7’s hardware didn’t bring much health compared to the Apple Watch 6. Meanwhile, watchOS 8 welcomes more types of exercise and mindfulness apps that think about your daily life.
Early Apple Watch 8 (and watchOS 9) rumors should be on your radar if you’re wondering what lies ahead. Bookmark this page for the latest updates on Apple Watch 8’s potential price and release date, expected features, and more.
Apple Watch 8 Latest Rumors & News (Updated April 21st)
- What does the Apple Watch 8’s suspected body temperature sensor do? Here’s what we know.
- Blood pressure and glucose tracking are still a few years away, but the Apple Watch 8 could get a skin temperature reader.
- The latest Apple event did not include Apple Watch news. Here’s everything Apple hasn’t announced.
Apple Watch 8 release date and price
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The release date of the Apple Watch 8 is not yet known. However, after the previous Apple Watch launch, the next Apple Watch is expected in September 2022.
Similarly, there is currently no information on pricing for the Apple Watch 8. However, since Apple has maintained the same pricing structure for several years, it expects the Apple Watch to match the price of the Apple Watch 7 next year. The Apple Watch 7 starts at $399 for the 41mm model, with bonuses for the larger 45mm model and cellular connectivity.
Apple Watch 8 Theme
The appearance of the Apple Watch has changed little since the first model debuted in 2016, but the iconic Squircle has been tweaked on the Apple Watch 7 to better fit the larger display.
Rumors about the Apple Watch 8 are still in their infancy, but some are circulating. The latest is a claimed render image of the Apple Watch. We can’t confirm the legitimacy of this image, but if it’s true, the Apple Watch 8 doesn’t feature any major design changes to the Apple Watch 7.
However, the Apple Watch 8 could follow the design language of the new flat-corner iPhone if it gets an upgrade that was previously rumored for the Series 7. Expectations for a flat Apple Watch rose when leaker Jon Prosser shared a series of renders earlier this year. Prosser hedged the timing of a major design change and said his sources may have leaked information about another future Apple Watch that might not be the Apple Watch 7.
(Image credits: Jon Prosser & Ian Zelbo)
Another render set, announced ahead of the Apple Watch 7 announcement, revealed plans for a flattened redesign. A leaked CAD render shared by 91Mobiles shows a completely flat design, including the display.
Can Apple jump from the curvaceous Apple Watch to the sharpest Apple Watch?
Apple Watch 8’s Rumored Features
According to Mark Gurman in the January issue of Power Up, the Apple Watch 8 may not feature a new health-tracking sensor compared to the Apple Watch 7. Gurman followed up on the report in April, claiming that blood pressure monitoring is currently planned for the Apple Watch in 2024, and that blood glucose meters are far behind Apple’s smartwatch roadmap.
Recently, Gurman said that skin temperature measurements could actually be done with the Apple Watch 8, but not the way we expected. Skin temperature can be used to inform fertility in the first place. Perhaps a future version will provide traditional wrist-based body temperature measurements.
We believe the 2022 model will improve internally since Apple Watch launched its fall-first design in the larger Apple Watch 7 size. we will see
Rugged Apple Watch, Apple Watch SE 2
It’s possible that the Apple Watch 8 will appear alongside a cheaper Apple Watch SE successor that turns two years by September next year. For a complete guide to everything we know about the rumored midrange watch, check out our Apple Watch SE 2 guide.
Mark Gurman claims the Apple Watch 8 could launch alongside the new Apple Watch SE and the rugged Apple Watch with improved activity tracking and new chips. We can see the Apple Watch SE 2 starting at $279 with updated specs compared to the current best Apple Watch for those on a budget.
There’s also talk of a rugged Apple Watch better suited to outdoor athletes. Whether or not it will be one of the best sports watches depends heavily on battery life and GPS capabilities. Rumors of a solid Apple Watch started before the Apple Watch 7 was released.
Apple Watch 8: What we want to see
Better battery life: Apple Watch’s battery life has been rated at 18 hours over several years. And although the company has added other sophisticated features like an always-on display, you still can’t afford the daily fee. Perhaps with a larger battery capacity and a more efficient processor, the durability of the Apple Watch 8 will be improved compared to the previous-generation model. But we hope for it every year. Even the Apple Watch 7 was informed of a significant increase in battery life, but it did not happen.
Skin temperature reader: According to a Bloomberg report, Apple is developing a skin temperature sensor like the one found in the Fitbit Sense. A Wall Street Journal report targets the possible arrival of this feature, which will require new hardware on the Apple Watch for temperature monitoring, by 2022. It is possible that the watch’s temperature measurement function is used as a birth planning function. According to Mark Gurman, this is still a possibility.
Blood sugar reader: There have been rumors about the Apple Watch’s blood sugar levels for some time. A Wall Street Journal report mentioning skin temperature measurement also confirms the fact that Apple wants its smartwatches to be able to detect or monitor diabetes. There are already third-party apps that work with the invasive pump, but Apple is said to be exploring non-invasive ways to measure blood sugar levels. A recent report from DigiTimes corroborates this further, claiming that Apple is starting to work with a vendor to develop a short-wavelength infrared sensor that can monitor the amount of sugar in users’ blood.
sphygmomanometer: Like the blood glucose meter, rumors of Apple Watch blood pressure measurement started a while ago. For a while before the Apple Watch 7 was released, it seemed that Apple was ready to announce a health sensor, but it never materialized. As we have seen, Samsung is still fighting to get FDA approval for blood pressure monitors for the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 and Samsung Galaxy Watch 3. Apple Watch will not receive blood pressure monitoring until it has received the required certificates for US applications.
MicroLED display: Rumor has it that the Apple Watch could switch from an OLED display to a MicroLED screen. You can make the Apple Watch thinner and more energy efficient. MicroLED displays provide better brightness and do not suffer from the luminance degradation problems of traditional OLED panels. That said, using micro-LED screen technology could help extend the life of the Apple Watch, which only has 18 hours of always-on display.
Touch identification: The current Apple Watch biometric system is very simple. If you use a passcode, you must enter it every time you put your Apple Watch on your wrist. Given the amount of information a smartwatch can hold, we want more security. Until Apple Watch gets a native selfie camera for FaceID, TouchID seems to be the solution. Perhaps a fingerprint reader could be added as a side button or under the Apple Watch display.
Bigger size: Although the Apple Watch 7 has grown from 40mm and 44mm to 41mm and 45mm (as seen on Apple Watch straps listed on Apple’s website), I hope the Apple Watch comes in a larger size. The current size allows for a miniaturized user experience that is great for snippets but impractical for productivity. Adding a few millimeters to the Apple Watch might not sound like a big change, but it could give the company room to add things like more powerful microphones and speakers or a bigger processor.
- next: The best Apple Watch apps right now
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Apple Watch 8 — everything we know so far
The Apple Watch 8 is expected to arrive this fall. And while we’re impressed by the latest Apple smartwatch, as we make clear in our Apple Watch 7 review, it still leaves some features to be desired.
Apple has announced a new version of the best smartwatch every year since the launch of the original. So there’s a good chance the company is planning a follow up to the Apple Watch 7. We haven’t seen any major leaks like we have for the iPhone 14, but rumors that didn’t materialize with the latest model could be destined for Apple Watch 8.
For all we know, Apple is still planning the flat-edged redesign many people anticipated. It could also bring a new health sensor to the Apple Watch 8, since the Apple Watch 7 vs. Apple Watch 6’s hardware didn’t introduce much in terms of wellness. In the meantime, watchOS 8 welcomes more workout types, plus a Mindfulness app for reflecting on an everyday basis.
If you’re curious about what lies ahead, these early Apple Watch 8 rumors (and watchOS 9 rumors) worth putting on your radar. Be sure to bookmark this page for the latest updates on the possible Apple Watch 8 price and release date, expected features and more.
Apple Watch 8 latest rumors and news (Updated April 21)
What will the rumored Apple Watch 8 body temperature sensor do? Here’s what we know.
While blood pressure and blood glucose monitoring are still some years off, the Apple Watch 8 could get a skin-temperature reader.
The latest Apple event did not feature any Apple Watch news. Here’s everything Apple didn’t announce.
Apple Watch 8 possible release date and price
(Image credit: LeaksApplePro)
We’ve don’t know a potential release date for the Apple Watch 8 yet. But going by previous Apple Watch launches, we’re expecting to see the next Apple Watch in September 2022.
Similarly, there’s no information available about the Apple Watch 8 price right now. But Apple has maintained the same price structure for several years, so we expect next year’s Apple Watch will match the price of the Apple Watch 7. The Apple Watch 7 starts at $399 for the 41mm model, with premiums for the larger 45mm model and cellular connectivity.
Apple Watch 8 design
The Apple Watch’s appearance has remained virtually unchanged since the first model debuted in 2016, but the iconic squircle was tweaked with the Apple Watch 7 to accommodate larger displays in a ever-so-curvier chassis.
While it’s early for Apple Watch 8 rumors, there are some rumors doing the rounds. The latest one is an alleged render image of the Apple Watch. We can’t verify this image’s legitimacy, but if it’s accurate then the Apple Watch 8 won’t be sporting a big design change over the Apple Watch 7.
But the Apple Watch 8 could follow the design language of newer, flat-edged iPhones, if it gets the upgrades that were previously rumored for the Series 7. Expectations of a flat-sided Apple Watch grew when leaker Jon Prosser shared a series of renders earlier this year. Prosser hedged the timeline of the major design change, saying his sources could’ve passed along intel for a different future Apple Watch — not necessarily the Apple Watch 7.
(Image credit: Jon Prosser & Ian Zelbo)
Another set of renders published ahead of the Apple Watch 7 announcement revealed plans for a flat-edged redesign. The reportedly leaked CAD renders, shared by 91Mobiles tease an all-flat design, display included.
Could Apple jump from its curviest Apple Watch yet to its sharpest?
Apple Watch 8 rumored features
The Apple Watch 8 might not offer new health-tracking sensors compared to the Apple Watch 7, according to Mark Gurman in a January installment of Power Up. Gurman followed up this report in April claiming blood pressure reading is currently planned for the 2024 Apple Watch, while blood glucose readers are even farther down Apple’s smartwatch roadmap.
More recently, Gurman also said skin temperature reading could actually materialize with the Apple Watch 8, but not in the way we expected. Skin temperature could be used to inform fertility at first. Perhaps later versions will offer traditional body temperature readings from the wrist.
We believe since the Apple Watch released the fall prioritized design with larger Apple Watch 7 sizes, the 2022 model would see internal improvements. Time will tell.
Rugged Apple Watch, Apple Watch SE 2
There’s a chance the Apple Watch 8 comes alongside a less expensive Apple Watch SE follow up, which would be two years old by next September. See our guide to the Apple Watch SE 2 for a complete guide to everything we know about the rumored midrange watch.
Mark Gurman claims the Apple Watch 8 could launch alongside a new Apple Watch SE and a rugged Apple Watch, complete with improved activity tracking and new chips. We could see the Apple Watch SE 2 start at $279 with updated specs compared to the current best Apple Watch for those on a budget.
There’s also talk of a rugged Apple Watch designed to better cater to outdoor sport enthusiasts. Whether it would become one of the best sport watches depends heavily on battery life and GPS features. Rugged Apple Watch rumors started ahead of the Apple Watch 7 launch.
Apple Watch 8: What we’d like to see
Better battery life: The Apple Watch’s battery life has been rated for 18 hours for several years now. And while the company has added more taxing features like an always-on display, you still can’t bypass a daily charge. Maybe with a larger battery capacity and a more efficient processor, the Apple Watch 8’s stamina will improve compared to previous-generation models. We hope for this every year, though. Even the Apple Watch 7 was tipped for a huge battery life boost, but it didn’t happen.
Skin temperature reader: According to a Bloomberg report, Apple is working on on a skin-temperature sensor, as found in the Fitbit Sense. A Wall Street Journal report targets 2022 as the possible arrival for this capability, which would require new hardware in the Apple Watch to monitor temperature. It’s possible the watch’s temperature-taking ability would be pitched as a fertility-planning feature. According to Mark Gurman, this is still a possibility.
Blood glucose reader: Blood glucose reading for Apple Watch has been rumored for some time. The Wall Street Journal report mentioning skin temperature reading also confirms that Apple wants its smartwatch to be able to detect or help monitor diabetes. There are already third-party apps that work with an invasive pump, but Apple is reportedly studying noninvasive ways to take blood glucose readings. A recent report in DigiTimes further backed this up, claiming that Apple has begun working with its suppliers to create short-wavelength infrared sensors that could monitor the amount of sugar in a users’ blood.
Blood pressure monitor: Like blood glucose reading, rumors of blood pressure monitoring for Apple Watch began a while back. For a moment ahead of the Apple Watch 7 launch, Apple seemed poised to announce the health sensor, but it didn’t materialize. As we’ve seen, Samsung is still struggling to earn FDA approval for the blood pressuring monitor in the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 and Samsung Galaxy Watch 3. The Apple Watch won’t get blood pressure monitoring until it earns the necessary certificates for U.S. application.
MicroLED display: Rumors have considered that the Apple Watch could make a switch from an OLED display to a microLED screen. It could enable a slimmer and more power-efficient Apple Watch. MicroLED displays offer better brightness and don’t suffer from the luminance decay problems of traditional OLED panels. In other words, using micro-LED screen tech could help boost the Apple Watch’s lifespan, which stands at just 18 hours with an always-on display.
Touch ID: The Apple Watch’s current biometric system is pretty simple. If you use a passcode, you’ll need to type it in anytime you put your Apple Watch on your wrist. Considering the amount of information your smartwatch may hold, we’d welcome more security. Until the Apple Watch gets a native selfie camera for FaceID, TouchID seems like the solution. Perhaps a fingerprint reader could be added to the side button, or even under the Apple Watch display.
Even larger sizes: Though the Apple Watch 7 grew from 40mm and 44mm to 41mm and 45mm (as confirmed by Apple Watch bands listed on Apple’s website), we’d like the Apple Watch to come in even larger sizes. The current sizes allow for a miniaturized user experience that’s excellent in snippets but impractical for productivity. Adding a couple of millimeters to the Apple Watch might not sound like a major change, but it could give the company room to add things like stronger microphones and speakers or a bigger processor.
Next: The best Apple Watch apps right now
#Apple #Watch
Apple Watch 8 — everything we know so far
The Apple Watch 8 is expected to arrive this fall. And while we’re impressed by the latest Apple smartwatch, as we make clear in our Apple Watch 7 review, it still leaves some features to be desired.
Apple has announced a new version of the best smartwatch every year since the launch of the original. So there’s a good chance the company is planning a follow up to the Apple Watch 7. We haven’t seen any major leaks like we have for the iPhone 14, but rumors that didn’t materialize with the latest model could be destined for Apple Watch 8.
For all we know, Apple is still planning the flat-edged redesign many people anticipated. It could also bring a new health sensor to the Apple Watch 8, since the Apple Watch 7 vs. Apple Watch 6’s hardware didn’t introduce much in terms of wellness. In the meantime, watchOS 8 welcomes more workout types, plus a Mindfulness app for reflecting on an everyday basis.
If you’re curious about what lies ahead, these early Apple Watch 8 rumors (and watchOS 9 rumors) worth putting on your radar. Be sure to bookmark this page for the latest updates on the possible Apple Watch 8 price and release date, expected features and more.
Apple Watch 8 latest rumors and news (Updated April 21)
What will the rumored Apple Watch 8 body temperature sensor do? Here’s what we know.
While blood pressure and blood glucose monitoring are still some years off, the Apple Watch 8 could get a skin-temperature reader.
The latest Apple event did not feature any Apple Watch news. Here’s everything Apple didn’t announce.
Apple Watch 8 possible release date and price
(Image credit: LeaksApplePro)
We’ve don’t know a potential release date for the Apple Watch 8 yet. But going by previous Apple Watch launches, we’re expecting to see the next Apple Watch in September 2022.
Similarly, there’s no information available about the Apple Watch 8 price right now. But Apple has maintained the same price structure for several years, so we expect next year’s Apple Watch will match the price of the Apple Watch 7. The Apple Watch 7 starts at $399 for the 41mm model, with premiums for the larger 45mm model and cellular connectivity.
Apple Watch 8 design
The Apple Watch’s appearance has remained virtually unchanged since the first model debuted in 2016, but the iconic squircle was tweaked with the Apple Watch 7 to accommodate larger displays in a ever-so-curvier chassis.
While it’s early for Apple Watch 8 rumors, there are some rumors doing the rounds. The latest one is an alleged render image of the Apple Watch. We can’t verify this image’s legitimacy, but if it’s accurate then the Apple Watch 8 won’t be sporting a big design change over the Apple Watch 7.
But the Apple Watch 8 could follow the design language of newer, flat-edged iPhones, if it gets the upgrades that were previously rumored for the Series 7. Expectations of a flat-sided Apple Watch grew when leaker Jon Prosser shared a series of renders earlier this year. Prosser hedged the timeline of the major design change, saying his sources could’ve passed along intel for a different future Apple Watch — not necessarily the Apple Watch 7.
(Image credit: Jon Prosser & Ian Zelbo)
Another set of renders published ahead of the Apple Watch 7 announcement revealed plans for a flat-edged redesign. The reportedly leaked CAD renders, shared by 91Mobiles tease an all-flat design, display included.
Could Apple jump from its curviest Apple Watch yet to its sharpest?
Apple Watch 8 rumored features
The Apple Watch 8 might not offer new health-tracking sensors compared to the Apple Watch 7, according to Mark Gurman in a January installment of Power Up. Gurman followed up this report in April claiming blood pressure reading is currently planned for the 2024 Apple Watch, while blood glucose readers are even farther down Apple’s smartwatch roadmap.
More recently, Gurman also said skin temperature reading could actually materialize with the Apple Watch 8, but not in the way we expected. Skin temperature could be used to inform fertility at first. Perhaps later versions will offer traditional body temperature readings from the wrist.
We believe since the Apple Watch released the fall prioritized design with larger Apple Watch 7 sizes, the 2022 model would see internal improvements. Time will tell.
Rugged Apple Watch, Apple Watch SE 2
There’s a chance the Apple Watch 8 comes alongside a less expensive Apple Watch SE follow up, which would be two years old by next September. See our guide to the Apple Watch SE 2 for a complete guide to everything we know about the rumored midrange watch.
Mark Gurman claims the Apple Watch 8 could launch alongside a new Apple Watch SE and a rugged Apple Watch, complete with improved activity tracking and new chips. We could see the Apple Watch SE 2 start at $279 with updated specs compared to the current best Apple Watch for those on a budget.
There’s also talk of a rugged Apple Watch designed to better cater to outdoor sport enthusiasts. Whether it would become one of the best sport watches depends heavily on battery life and GPS features. Rugged Apple Watch rumors started ahead of the Apple Watch 7 launch.
Apple Watch 8: What we’d like to see
Better battery life: The Apple Watch’s battery life has been rated for 18 hours for several years now. And while the company has added more taxing features like an always-on display, you still can’t bypass a daily charge. Maybe with a larger battery capacity and a more efficient processor, the Apple Watch 8’s stamina will improve compared to previous-generation models. We hope for this every year, though. Even the Apple Watch 7 was tipped for a huge battery life boost, but it didn’t happen.
Skin temperature reader: According to a Bloomberg report, Apple is working on on a skin-temperature sensor, as found in the Fitbit Sense. A Wall Street Journal report targets 2022 as the possible arrival for this capability, which would require new hardware in the Apple Watch to monitor temperature. It’s possible the watch’s temperature-taking ability would be pitched as a fertility-planning feature. According to Mark Gurman, this is still a possibility.
Blood glucose reader: Blood glucose reading for Apple Watch has been rumored for some time. The Wall Street Journal report mentioning skin temperature reading also confirms that Apple wants its smartwatch to be able to detect or help monitor diabetes. There are already third-party apps that work with an invasive pump, but Apple is reportedly studying noninvasive ways to take blood glucose readings. A recent report in DigiTimes further backed this up, claiming that Apple has begun working with its suppliers to create short-wavelength infrared sensors that could monitor the amount of sugar in a users’ blood.
Blood pressure monitor: Like blood glucose reading, rumors of blood pressure monitoring for Apple Watch began a while back. For a moment ahead of the Apple Watch 7 launch, Apple seemed poised to announce the health sensor, but it didn’t materialize. As we’ve seen, Samsung is still struggling to earn FDA approval for the blood pressuring monitor in the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 and Samsung Galaxy Watch 3. The Apple Watch won’t get blood pressure monitoring until it earns the necessary certificates for U.S. application.
MicroLED display: Rumors have considered that the Apple Watch could make a switch from an OLED display to a microLED screen. It could enable a slimmer and more power-efficient Apple Watch. MicroLED displays offer better brightness and don’t suffer from the luminance decay problems of traditional OLED panels. In other words, using micro-LED screen tech could help boost the Apple Watch’s lifespan, which stands at just 18 hours with an always-on display.
Touch ID: The Apple Watch’s current biometric system is pretty simple. If you use a passcode, you’ll need to type it in anytime you put your Apple Watch on your wrist. Considering the amount of information your smartwatch may hold, we’d welcome more security. Until the Apple Watch gets a native selfie camera for FaceID, TouchID seems like the solution. Perhaps a fingerprint reader could be added to the side button, or even under the Apple Watch display.
Even larger sizes: Though the Apple Watch 7 grew from 40mm and 44mm to 41mm and 45mm (as confirmed by Apple Watch bands listed on Apple’s website), we’d like the Apple Watch to come in even larger sizes. The current sizes allow for a miniaturized user experience that’s excellent in snippets but impractical for productivity. Adding a couple of millimeters to the Apple Watch might not sound like a major change, but it could give the company room to add things like stronger microphones and speakers or a bigger processor.
Next: The best Apple Watch apps right now
#Apple #Watch
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