

The new Series 8 is car crash detection, which can enable automatically connect you with emergency services, provide location, and notify emergency contacts in the unfortunate event of a severe car crash. The new sensor joins the standard heart rate sensor and the ECG to offer users a comprehensive suite of health features, according to Apple.

The body temperature sensor enables retrospective ovulation estimates and estimates of cycle deviation. The new sensor in the Series 8 reads wrist temperature every 5 seconds overnight, sensing shifts from baseline temperature and alerting the user through the Health app.

The Series 8, however, includes an all-new body temperature sensor with a focus on women's health. The Series 8 features the same design as the Series 7 and visually looks identical. It sounds like this feature will be separate from the Low Power Mode.Īpple today announced the updated Apple Watch Series 8 during its "Far out" event, including the same design as the Series 7, which includes a larger display that curves around the edges but with a new body temperature sensor. Other new features include a body temperature sensor and car crash detection.Īs for the new high-end Apple Watch Ultra, Apple said a new battery optimization feature will be available later this year that allows the device to get up to 60 hours of battery life per charge. Low Power Mode is just one of new features that will be available on the all-new Apple Watch Series 8 and Apple Watch SE, which are available to pre-order starting today and will launch on September 16. The new Low Power Mode in watchOS 9 is separate from the Apple Watch's existing Power Reserve mode that only displays the clock when enabled. When the Apple Watch is in Low Power Mode, many core features will remain available, including activity tracking and fall detection, but some features like the always-on display and workout detection will be disabled to reduce power consumption. When the Low Power Mode is enabled, the Apple Watch will be able to get up to 36 hours of battery life per charge. Apple today announced that watchOS 9 will feature a new Low Power Mode on the Apple Watch Series 4 and newer.
