Apple Watch 8 Expectations and All We Know

After some disappointment with the Apple Watch Series 7 due to its lack of stat upgrades (blood pressure), the Series 8 is highly anticipated. Even with the Series 7 starting to ship out quickly, consumers wonder what we can expect from the Apple Watch 8. 

While there is no confirmation on any details regarding the Apple Watch Series 8, we can address some of the rumors. So, let’s talk about what we would like to see that we won’t get from the Apple Watch Series 7. 

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Size and Design

Some of the biggest concerns among users are what the watch looks like and how big it is. Not everyone wants a big watch. But some feel that it is just too difficult to see the tiny interface that sits on their wrist. That’s why we can break down what we are getting with the 7 and what we are hoping for with the Series 8. 

Size 

Apple watches have not seen any serious design changes in quite some time. However, the series 7 shows a display that is 20% bigger than the previous model. You may be thinking if they just changed the screen display, why would they make another so quickly? 

Consumers want options which is why it has been leaked that the next series will provide three different sizes to choose from. One of those sizes is hopefully bigger than the current two sizes of the Series 7 (40mm and 44mm), even with the increase from its previous models. 

Design

The displays are thinner with the 7, and the edges are a lot curvier. They maintain the square circle combo. A leaked rumor is that with the series 8, we are looking at a flat edge design. This means that the corners may be curved, but the sides of the watch will be crisp and clean. 

Thrills and Features

The health industry has always been a profitable one. Having said that, now more than ever, people compare their health stats with companies like WHOOP and Oura Ring. These companies provide respiratory rates, skin temperature, and more. 

Apple has constantly been adding these features to their line of products as well. But even with the new release this fall, some crucial stats are missing. 

What We Want To See with the 8

• Skin Temperature. Now more than ever people want to know what their body temperatures are. They are taken all the time when we enter stores, restaurants, or the doctor’s office. Having a thermometer on your wrist to do this is not only convenient but adds a safety layer. 

• Diabetes Tracker. Being able to monitor your blood glucose level through the Apple watch would be a game-changer for anyone diagnosed with diabetes. This has been a rumor for quite some time that Apple is trying to incorporate. 

• Blood Pressure. One of the bigger letdowns with the Apple Series 7 was the belief that they would incorporate a blood pressure sensor in the watch. This is believed to be one of the likelier features coming in the Series 8. 

• Upgraded Sleep Tracking. Apple Watch Series 7 still doesn’t tell you what stage of sleep you are in and when. Since sleep stats are among many of the more important ones with the health and fitness industry this is still behind other wearables. 
• Longer battery life. Will the 8 be the one offering a few days charge in one go? Apple is infamous for forcing Apple Watch users to charge every day which is a serious disadvantage compared to other smartwatches.

Price Model

Apple watches have generally followed a similar pricing model with their new watches starting at $399. While we suspect that the Apple Watch Series 8 will also follow this model, there is no guarantee that the price won’t go up if some serious features are added. 

Past models such as the Apple Watch Series 3 are still on sale, which could mean that the next generation to follow will also go on sale. The Apple Watch SE is also currently on sale. 

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Functionality

Besides the features we want to see above, we can note that now the Apple Watch Series 7 has a keyboard and charges 33% faster than the Series 6. That doesn’t mean that some functionality aspects can be improved for the Series 8.

Touch ID is undoubtedly one of them. Touch ID is integrated on nearly all of the product lines except for that Apple Watch. This would be one of the best functionality features they could offer in the next line. 

Something that also hasn’t changed from the Series 6 to the Series 7 is that 18-hour battery life. While charging certainly is faster, that doesn’t replace the need to charge more frequently. An expected and much-wanted feature of the Apple Watch Series 8 will be longer battery life. 

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Final Thoughts

When Apple releases news about an updated product, it is natural for aficionados to get excited. It only becomes a letdown when we see little to no improvement from the series before. While Apple Watch Series 7 does have some notable improvements, there are some seriously lacking features fans were hoping for. 

This makes those who haven’t bought the Series 7 yet wonder if they should hold out for the Series 8. Anticipated to have features like skin temperature readers and an improved design look, something is appealing about waiting. While not much has been confirmed and most is speculation, it would be reasonable to think Touch ID is one of the features that is definitely coming. 

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Last Updated on December 30, 2021