After ECG and SpO2, the Apple Watch, it seems will be able to inform the wearer if they have a fever due to a higher than normal body temperature, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, who has always been consistent with Apple-related findings.
Gurman’s latest notes point to a new sensor on the watch that will only inform if you have a spike in body temperature, following which you can talk to a doctor or use a thermometer. Unlike a traditional dedicated thermometer, the Apple Watch will not give users a direct reading of their current body temperature.
In April Gurman had reported that Apple is aiming to add “body temperature detection to its Series 8 model, assuming the capability passes muster during internal testing. I now believe the feature is a go for both the standard Apple Watch Series 8 and a new rugged edition that’s aimed at extreme sports athletes,” the journalist wrote in his latest Power On newsletter.
Earlier reports had suggested that a body temperature sensor can also be used for fertility tracking — shifts in body temperature may help determine when the user is more likely to get pregnant, or predict when she is going to get her period. But it’s unclear whether the reported sensor will be used for cycle-tracking.
As always, Apple is reportedly on track with its big launches post August. And this time the selection of products is expected to be vast.