Huawei may be looking to launch Watch D2 on September 10th
Huawei is set to launch a new and improved version of its health-focused smartwatch, the Huawei Watch D2. There is a good chance the device will see the light of day at the company’s September 10 launch event.
According to the tech giant’s Weibo account, the gathering will take place on that day at 14:30 China time. The main focus will be the Harmony OS and new e-car, but there also will be some other news.
We recently wrote an article about the upcoming Watch GT 5. We may see that one in September, possibly alongside another device – the Huawei Watch D2.
Capable of measuring blood pressure from the wrist
This will, reportecly, be the successor to the first edition launched back in December 2021. That device has received critical acclaim for being one of the few wearables in the market that can measure blood pressure from the wrist. The Samsung line is another such wearable, although it does require calibration and the readings are only on-demand.
Huawei Watch D is equipped with a high-precision pressure sensor, intricate pressure feedback controls, and reduced air resistance to ensure accurate blood pressure readings. It utilises the Huawei TruBP blood pressure algorithm, which is based on an advanced cascade model.
When you trigger an on-demand reading, the wearable inflates, much like a miniature traditional cuff-style monitor, due to the micro-pump mechanism. A reading will appear on the screen after a short wait.
But the Huawei Watch D doesn’t stop at just measuring blood pressure. It includes customizable smart blood pressure reminders and provides insights into blood pressure-related issues, exercise, and weight. The device aims to help users improve their overall health by providing valuable health-related information.
The addition of temperature tracking, better water resistance?
Additionally, Watch D boasts several other features. It can take on-demand ECG readings and track heart rate (with an eight-channel high-sensitivity optical sensor), daily activity, sleep, and around 70 different sports. Huawei has stated that it plans to add continuous body temperature detection technology to its wearables in the future, so perhaps we might see this integrated into Watch D2.
Another area of improvement on Watch D2 could do with water resistance. The current iteration has only a IP68 water and dust resistance which makes it ok to wear in the rain. But you are not able to swim with it. Having said that, it probably will survive being submerged in water for a very short time.
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Huawei recently unveiled the Xuanji sensing system,. The name “Xuanji” combines “Xuan,” meaning dark blue or black, and “Ji,” meaning an instrument or sensor, reflecting its purpose: a sophisticated tool for accurate and timely health assessments. The system, known as TruSense, is built on six key parameters—speed, flexibility, responsiveness, extension, accuracy, and comprehensiveness.
The Xuanji system is capable of assessing emotional states and predicting potential emotional disorders. It collects heart rate interval (RRI) data every 10 minutes and evaluates 30 different characteristics to determine stress levels and emotional states, offering predictions for emotional risks up to two weeks in advance. Additionally, the system supports over 60 detection sensors, providing comprehensive health insights.
The anticipation builds as we consider how the Watch D2 will improve on its predecessor. So, keep your eyes peeled and your blood pressure in check, the next generation device is coming soon.
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