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Apple Watch Series 8 Might Be Able to Tell If You Have a Fever
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I can take or leave a thermometer, honestly. Really hoping the explorer edition that is rumored comes in price aggressively. Anything will be a pretty big leap from the series 3 I have used since launch.
I'm waiting for the day when Apple's silicon requires such low power that it can be powered by the electricity in our bodies.
Yes. However I still don't find this a selling point, unless this thing is taking passive temperature readings. And even then, I am not sure I super care lol.
Or ... what if the processor in the Series 6 was already more powerful than the watch has needed, and its longevity with regards to performance and efficiency is truly several years?
My only argument "against" is we are two months away from a potentail greater price drop on the series 7. I'd buy the S7 now if I needed it. If you have something else you are using I am always a proponent of waiting to upgrade this close toa product launch, especially if you tend to keep your technology for the "life" of the product.
Jack of all trade master of none. Soon the sensors would overload Apple Watch to a point where I think sensors gonna interfere with each other. Obviously they are gonna try not to let that happen but battery life could also take a hit if too many sensors are running, even in rotational manner.
It's a no-brainer. Like an outward facing temperature sensor, precise body temperature sensors in airpod pros, and temperature based contraception tips. They are only dragging those festures out to have something new for new models. Non-invasive blood sugar and pressure measuring will also be coming some day, if they ever figure out how to do this properly.
How?
You can feel hot. Or Cold. Sweat. Or not sweat.
There are times you can be certain you have a fever - but that isn't always the case. And it is particularly confusing in people who have thyroid issues which are not optimally treated.
Most likely will be the main selling point of the Series 8, Which will be a total bummer if it is.
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The poor battery life of the Apple Watch is a huge drawback. The best I got out of the AW7 was 26 hours and that is completely unacceptable as I travel for work and leisure, as it may be nearly 30 hours to get to my final destination. I can easily charge my iPhone on a plane or train, but a pain to charge the AW.
Except the AW doesn't detect heart attacks (and they tell you so in the ECG app). Did you fall? That's the only reason I can think of why the watch would dial 911. I fell twice recently and the watch detected both and offered to call for help.
Honest question: I haven’t followed the cycle of sales post-launch, but can I really expect to see much deeper discounts on the 7 post-launch? They are currently 20% off at Amazon with Prime Day less than two weeks out.
With the rumor of the design and processor being unchanged, I’m increasingly interested in a discounted 7 over a full price 8 and thinking if Amazon goes much lower than the current $330 for Prime Day, then I might jump on it.
Rather than continuing to add sensor after sensor, I'd much rather Apple work on improving the interpretation of the data that the Watch already collects. For me, that includes getting more of the current data (more HR readings and more HRV readings) and then helping to add context to the data so that its actionable.
You can add all the sensors in the world and all the data, but if the data isn't correct, is too small of a sample, and/or isn't put into context, it's not that helpful. That's the next big step for wearables in general, I think. Context and interpretation.
You can add all the sensors in the world and all the data, but if the data isn't correct, is too small of a sample, and/or isn't put into context, it's not that helpful. That's the next big step for wearables in general, I think. Context and interpretation.
more ways to get people to freak out and run to the emergency room and blow $2500 in 1 day visiting the emergency room
One would think that after all the years, the MR populace would learn to treat a rumor as a rumor until proven otherwise by Apple. Wait until the watch has been revealed and tested, before getting angry, sad, or indifferent.
