The Apple Watch Series 8, due to debut later this year, will offer major updates in its activity tracking capabilities and a faster chip that will power Apple’s new smartwatch lineup. Those comments come from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman’d “Power On” newsletter
Apple is expected to unveil three new Apple Watch models to customers later this year, in the form of the Apple Watch Series 8, an updated Apple Watch SE, and for the first time, a rugged Apple Watch designed for extreme sports.
Gurman says the three new models could make this year “the biggest in the history of the Apple Watch since the original model,” despite the likelihood that Apple won’t debut any new health sensors this time around:
I think this year will be the biggest in the history of the Apple Watch since the original model. I’m looking for three new models this fall: an Apple Watch Series 8, an Apple Watch SE and an Apple Watch geared toward extreme sports. I wouldn’t expect any major new health sensors this year, besides the possible inclusion of the oft-discussed body temperature feature. But look out for major updates to activity tracking and faster chips across the board.
While Apple is said to be developing new sensors for the Watch, including body temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar sensors for use in future Watch models. However, other than a body temperature sensor that is expected for use in the Series 8, the new sensors are not expected to debut anytime soon.
Gurman also expects Apple to finally drop the Apple Watch Series 3 from its Apple Watch lineup. The Series 3 has long been offered as an affordable option for Apple Watch users on a tighter budget.
The Apple Watch Series 8 could be similar to the Apple Watch Series 7, which had a display size increase this year.
