Gurman says the body temperature sensor still needs to pass internal testing, and if it does, Apple is expected to incorporate the feature into the Watch Series 8, as well as the rumored “rugged” smartwatch for extreme sports athletes. However, the upcoming flagship Apple Watch SE likely won’t have the sensor. Rumors of a body temperature sensor have been circulating for over a year Rumors of a new body temperature sensor have been circulating for over a year. Gurman first hinted at the possibility in June 2021 and later backtracked on his prediction in January of this year. He then reversed course once again in April, noting that we can expect a body temperature sensor “as early as this year.” Supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo also believes the sensor will debut later this year. Previous reports from Gurman and the Wall Street Journal suggest the body temperature sensor could also be used to track fertility — changes in body temperature could help someone determine when they’re most likely to get pregnant or predict when will they stay on their period. Gurman only mentioned fever detection in his latest report, so it’s still unclear how (or if) Apple plans to add cycle-tracking capabilities. Aside from the body temperature sensor, Gurman says any other changes to the Apple Watch’s hardware “will probably be minor,” and also hints at the possibility of an improved display on higher-end models. Gurman predicted last week that the Series 8 processor will have the same level of performance as the previous S7 and S6 chips — we likely won’t see an upgrade until 2023. As for health-monitoring features in other upcoming devices, Gurman says The new AirPods Pro model, rumored to be fitness-focused, likely won’t arrive with temperature or heart rate tracking this year.
