The manufacturer of iPhone phones is developing new models of the Apple Watch, in addition to developing health features. Upgrades include an improved display, extra speed, a sports version, and sensors for body temperature and blood sugar. The Cupertino, California-based tech giant plans to update the line this year with a model likely to be called the Apple Watch Series 7 by adding a faster processor, improved wireless connectivity, and an updated display.
Next year, the company also plans to update its flagship Apple Watch smartwatch along with the successor to the lower-level Apple Watch SE and a new version aimed at athletes. Apple had previously aimed to include a body temperature sensor in this year's model, but that will now likely be included in the 2022 update.
The blood glucose sensor, which helps diabetics monitor their glucose levels, is unlikely to be ready for commercial launch for several more years. For this year's Apple Watch model, the company tested thinner bezels and a new lamination technology that brings the screen closer to the front cover. The new watch will probably be thicker overall, but not in a way that is noticeable to the user. The model includes an updated Ultra Wideband functionality, which is the same core technology in the AirTag Object Tracker.
At its developer conference in early June, Apple previewed the upcoming watchOS 8 update that allows the device to unlock doors and hotel rooms.
The future Apple Watch
The Sport model, which some inside Apple described as either the Explorer or the Adventurer version, was in development early this year but is now likely to launch in 2022. This new model helps Apple compete with the strong offerings of players such as Garmin and Casio. The feature of measuring body temperature has become an essential part of discovering the Covid-19. This has led to an increased demand for gadgets such as Withings Thermo. Some companies offer small digital thermometers that plug into a smartphone's charging port.
Adding the functionality to the Apple Watch helps keep up with other smartwatches and fitness bracelets. Including products from Fitbit. Apple has long been working on a blood sugar monitoring function. It represents an advantage hitherto unparalleled by competitors. Apple and others now rely on apps that allow users to enter glucose levels manually. Medical device companies like Dexcom offer blood glucose monitors that share data with the Apple Watch.
Users usually need to prick their fingers to draw blood for an accurate glucose test. But the Apple Watch aims for a non-invasive solution that can analyze blood through the skin. Since it went on sale in 2015, the Apple Watch has grown to become a major part of the company's range of products. Along with iPhones and iPads, they add to the company's hardware ecosystem.
The wearables, home, and accessories category helped Apple generate more than $30 billion in the past fiscal year.
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