apple: Apple Watch Series 8 tipped to feature new flat display design – Times of India

Apple is expected to launch the Apple Watch Series 8 later this year and rumours around the upcoming smartwatch series have been in circulation for quite some time. As per a latest report by leaker ShrimpApplePro, the next-gen Apple Watch will feature an all-new design with a flat display.
As per tech analyst Jon Prosser, the flat display design was previously meant for Apple Watch Series 7 however the company may use it with the upcoming smartwatch. Although Apple is not known to reveal any details about its upcoming products, tipseter and suppliers often reveal what people can expect. The details shared by ShrimpApplePro are quite similar to the flat-edged Apple Watch design shared by Prosser last year.
Apple is also reportedly planning to add a body temperature monitoring sensor in the upcoming Apple Watch Series 8. As per tweets from known Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, the tech giant intended to add the body temperature monitoring feature in the 2021 Apple Watch model, however the company had to shelve the plan due to failed algorithm.
According to Kuo, Apple Watch Series 8, that is rumoured to launch later this year, may have body temperature monitoring feature if the algorithm can meet Apple’s high requirements before it enters mass production. “Apple canceled body temperature measurement for Apple Watch 7 because the algorithm failed to qualify before entering EVT stage last year. I believe Apple Watch 8 in 2H22 could take body temperature if the algorithm can meet Apple’s high requirements before mass production.” tweet from Kuo read.
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman previously predicted that 2022 will be the biggest year in the history of Apple Watch as the company may launch three new smartwatches – a regular model, affordable SE model and rugged model for athletes. Apple is also likely to reportedly discontinue the Apple Watch Series 3 model this year.