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Apple Watch Series 12 & Ultra 4 Hands-On: Same Outside, Different Everywhere Else!

09 SEP 2026 · 22:24 ET·5:51·143K VIEWS·7.7× USUAL PACE

Apple has unveiled the Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4, featuring upgraded health sensors, continuous heart-rate sampling, and new AI-powered capabilities including audio intelligence for transcribing conversations and a readiness score. The new models incorporate the S11 chip for enhanced performance and AI features, redesigned health sensors for more accurate readings, and new material options like ceramic and bronze finishes. While the Series 12 maintains a 24-hour battery life, the Ultra 4 boasts a 2-day battery with an extended workout mode.

WHY IT MATTERS

These updates introduce advanced health tracking and AI features to a widely adopted wearable device, potentially improving user health monitoring and daily convenience without requiring a subscription, though many advanced features will not be available at launch.

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The video briefly touches on the pricing of the new Apple Watches, which remain unchanged despite upgrades, and mentions updates to the Health app that will be available to older watch models.

APPLE WATCH SERIES 12 APPLE WATCH ULTRA 4 S11 CHIP AI FEATURES READINESS SCORE

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