The upcoming Apple Watch Series 8 will reportedly include a physique temperature sensor that may inform whether or not you’re working a fever, in keeping with a report from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. Instead of providing you with a precise studying, Gurman believes the watch ought to be capable of detect a spike in physique temperature, after which encourage you to speak to a physician or use a thermometer.

Gurman says the physique temperature sensor nonetheless has to go inner testing, and if it does, Apple’s anticipated to include the function within the Watch Series 8, in addition to the rumored “rugged” smartwatch for excessive sports activities athletes. The upcoming entry-level Apple Watch SE possible received’t have the sensor, although.

Rumors of a brand new physique temperature sensor have been floating round for over a 12 months now. Gurman first identified the likelihood in June 2021, and later backtracked on his prediction in January of this 12 months. He then reversed course as soon as once more in April, noting that we are able to count on a physique temperature sensor “as early as this year.” Supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo also believes the sensor will make its debut later this 12 months.

Previous experiences from Gurman and The Wall Street Journal point out that the physique temperature sensor is also used for fertility monitoring — shifts in physique temperature may assist somebody decide after they’re extra more likely to get pregnant, or predict after they’re going to get their interval. Gurman solely talked about fever detection in his most up-to-date report, so it’s nonetheless unclear how (or if) Apple plans on including cycle-tracking capabilities.

Aside from the physique temperature sensor, Gurman says another adjustments to the Apple Watch’s {hardware} “will probably be minor” and likewise hints at the potential of an improved show in higher-end fashions. Gurman predicted final week that the Series 8 processor may have the identical stage of efficiency because the earlier S7 and S6 chips — we possible received’t see an improve till 2023. In phrases of health-tracking options on different upcoming units, Gurman says the brand new mannequin of AirPods Pro, which is rumored to have a deal with health, possible received’t arrive with temperature or coronary heart fee detection this 12 months.