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Since 2014, the Apple Watch has become the standard smartwatch model for many manufacturers. Over time, the device has become significantly “wiser” and acquired many useful (and not quite) functions. In 2022, Apple is likely to introduce another update to its smartwatch – this time for the eighth. Following the trends, marketers and engineers will focus on the Apple Watch 8 update on the “healthy” functions of the device. For example, on the appearance of a body temperature sensor. Let’s figure out when the Apple Watch 8 will come out and what it can become.
Apple Watch 8 release date
If the Apple Watch is announced in 2022, then it will certainly be done in the fall. Typically, Apple’s September presentations take place on Tuesdays in the first half of the month. This year it will most likely happen on September 6th or 13th. Accordingly, the watch will appear on open sale within a few months.
Due to Apple’s sanctions policy, it is not known when the Apple Watch 8 will be officially available in Our Country. However, those wondering “where to buy Apple Watch 8 in Our Country” can use the services of the “gray” market.
The price of Apple Watch 8 in Our Country
There is much more uncertainty here than in the last paragraph. First, it is not entirely clear whether we should expect a basic increase in the price of watches from Apple itself.
Secondly, the specific price of the Apple Watch 8 in Our Country remains unknown due to the constantly changing exchange rate. We do not exclude that with the advent of new sensors, the cost of the most affordable 41-mm Apple Watch model may slightly increase by 5-10% from the usual price of $399 for models of previous years.
According to the latest insider Mark Gurman, the base Apple Watch 8 will cost $399. The new rugged version of the watch will cost $849 – buyers will have to fork out for the increased size of the device and premium case material.1.
Apple Watch 8 specifications
A smart watch is not a device that you expect high performance from. Devices are hung with a lot of sensors, but all calculations in order to save device charge take place on a smartphone. In fact, the Apple Watch in this chain acts only as a transmitter of the received health data. Nevertheless, let’s talk about the technical specifications and a little bit about the design of the new Apple Watch 8.
According to Boomberg, in addition to the Apple Watch 8 line, the Apple Watch SE 2022 update will be presented in the fall of 2. The model will retain the minimum functionality of smartwatches from Apple, but at the same time will cost less than the original Apple Watch.
By the way, watchOS 2022 was introduced to developers at WWDC 9. As is the case with iOS, the main change for the average user in the “watch” operating system will be the ability to customize the screen. In particular, you can now customize previously inaccessible watch faces and use four completely new ones.
Also in the new version of watchOS there are updates to the training mode and health tracking. The watch will be able to monitor the heart rate and remind the user of timely medication.
The American company said that the outdated Apple Watch 3 currently on sale will not receive an update to the current watchOS 9. It is likely that after the release of the new OS, they will be completely removed from sale.
Case dimensions and design
The watch faces of last year’s models have already increased in size to 41 and 45 mm, so you should not expect similar changes in the Apple Watch 8. American analyst Ross Young suggests that a third model with an even “larger” dial diagonal may appear in the Apple Watch 8 line.2.
Western publications also report that Apple will continue to transform its smartwatches into a more “flat” design with more prominent-looking edges of the case.3.
Renders have appeared online showing a possible new look for the Apple Watch 8. Judging by them, Apple may return to the proven design code of the iPhone 4 – flat and narrow edges of the case, as well as a completely flat watch display. This seems to be true, because a similar strict style has already appeared in the new MacBook 2022 line and is expected in the iPhone 14.
It is possible that special versions of the watch will be introduced in the Apple Watch 8 series. For example, last year there were rumors about the creation of a protected case for the Apple Watch Series 7, but in the end this device never appeared.4. But right now you can buy Apple Watch, created in collaboration with the sports brand Nike.
Mark Gurman from Bloomberg reports that the new protected version of the smartwatch can be called the Apple Watch Pro5. The model can get a protected display with a larger diagonal, an enlarged titanium case (instead of medical aluminum in standard watches) and a more capacious battery. Analyst Ross Young said that the diagonal of the display of the new watch will be “virtually equal to 2 inches”, and its resolution will be 410 by 502 pixels.
It is assumed that such Apple Watch will be bought by fans of outdoor activities and extreme entertainment. In this case, they will be able to compete with smartwatches from the manufacturer of GPS equipment Garmin. In addition, an advanced watch model from the company from Cupertino will also interest ordinary users who need an Apple Watch “at maximum speed”.
Some Western experts give Apple’s new watch the Explorer Edition prefix (can be translated as “Version for discoverers”)6. It is likely that aggressive design notes will be noticeable in the appearance of the novelty, for example, as in G-shock watches. This development does not exclude that additional buttons will appear on the Apple Watch case that can be programmed to suit your needs.
Processor and memory
The only reason to change the processor in the new Apple Watch is just to increase the battery life of the watch. The S7 chip is enough for the current work of smartwatches7. The amount of built-in and RAM should remain at the level of Apple Watch 7 (32 GB).
New sensors
Apple Watch is bought not only and not so much in order to watch the time on them. Numerous sensors and sensors became the main feature of the device. In the first models there was only a built-in optical heart rate sensor and gyroscope (measures position in space). By the seventh version of the clock in the clock appeared ECG sensor, pulse oximeter (determines the amount of oxygen in the blood), altimeter (to determine the height), GPS и compass. Of course, over time, the filling of the Apple Watch will only improve.
So, according to analyst Ming Chi Kuo8 Apple Watch 8 may have body temperature sensor user. In the era of the never-ending coronavirus pandemic, such a decision is logical and expected.
Wall Street Journal experts suggest that the new Apple Watch 8 (2022) may appear blood pressure measurement function9 – such a function is already in smart watches from Samsung.
There is also information that the Apple Watch 8 will have non-invasive sensor for measuring glucose levels10. If it really appears and is accurate, then such a watch will become a desirable device for any diabetic patient. They will no longer need to use a glucometer and buy expensive consumables for it.
Display
We have already mentioned that an additional model with an increased watch face size may appear in the Apple Watch 8 line. It is likely that in order to maintain picture quality, Apple engineers will resort to using a new display with a higher working resolution.
Results
Already this fall, we will find out for certain what the Apple Watch 8 will be like. It is unlikely that smartwatches will receive all three new sensors at once, but one should definitely appear – Apple has not added new ones since 2020. Most likely, it will be a body temperature sensor.
The premium Apple Watch 8 Pro or Explorer Edition will be the biggest change to the watch lineup since 2020. Judging by the forecasts of analysts, the Cupertinites are not particularly concerned about the retail price of the novelty. As a rule, buyers of “apple” devices with the prefix “Pro” are ready to give a lot of money for innovation.
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- https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2022-07-10/apple-watch-series-8-pro-rugged-metal-case-body-temperature-larger-battery-l5fdb620
- https://www.cultofmac.com/781686/ruggedized-apple-watch-explorer-edition-mockups/
- https://bgr.com/tech/apple-watch-series-8-news/
- https://9to5mac.com/2021/09/10/kuo-apple-watch-series-8-to-have-body-temperature-sensors-new-airpods-with-health-features/
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