A key analysts has suggested that the key body temperature tracking feature of Apple Watch series 8 will be delayed or miss launch altogether. A tech analysts from Taiwan has tweeted that body temperature tracking arriving on the series 8 which is dependent on Apple getting its algorithms to deliver the accuracy it demands.However it a huge challenge since body temperature varies quickly depending on outside environments.

In contrast to Fitbit and Whoop devices , Apple is also attempting to track menstrual cycle tracking and fertility features using its temperature tracking. Apple was never in a hurry to match its competitors as it introduced only SpO2 tracking to the series 6 , while its rivals such as Fitbit has used temperature tracking as part of its health metrics dashboard and Whoop 4.0 which also uses the metric on its Health Monitor system. Apple is not the only one struggling to implement the sensor , there are others as well such as Samsung Galaxy watch 5 also does not support the body temperature measurement due to algorithm limitations. The body temperature tracking will be rolled out to series 8 .

The Apple watch series 7 which brought about a change in screen tech, However there will be very little change made to the hardware on the next gen smartwatch, thus putting pressure on Apple to offer a more tangible feature.Importance to blood glucose tracking and blood pressure tracking, estimating that blood pressure tracking would roll out by 2024 with no ETA for blood glucose .

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