Apple has just released its latest Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4, and these new versions pack a ton of health- and AI-centric features into the lineup, all at the same price.
Learn more about the new Apple Watch Series 12
Apple Watch Series 12Hailed as the latest masterpiece in Apple’s wearable device series, its core lies in a newly developed architecture that prioritizes advanced health analytics and device-side machine learning. The main highlight of this iteration is the integration of a “health sensing system” designed to provide users with more practical health data. The core of Series 12 is the new S11 chip, which is derived from the A20 Pro architecture of the 2nm process. Apple calls the chip its most powerful wearable device processor to date. Its main architectural function is to provide the necessary computing power to support new health sensing hardware andwatchOS 27Complex real-time data processing required for advanced AI capabilities integrated into
The 12th series uses a new “health sensing system”. This system is at the heart of the device and includes several key improvements:
- Enhanced heart rate accuracy: Apple says this is the most accurate heart rate sensing technology ever in its wearables.
- High-frequency measurements: The system is capable of higher-frequency heart rate and heart rate variability (HRV) sampling, allowing for a more granular understanding of heart health.
- Readiness Score: This watch uses high-fidelity heart rate data and uses the “Readiness Score” feature. This indicator is designed to help users assess their physical condition and provide information on how to manage daily activities, exercise intensity and recovery.
- Lifespan Tracking: Used in conjunction with the iPhone’s Health app, this system uses a new Healthy Age metric. This feature is located in the new “Lifespan” tab and is designed to help users track their personal health status in relation to their actual age.
Artificial intelligence and software capabilities
Apple Watch Series 12 uses watchOS 27 system and deeply integrates multiple functions of Apple Intelligence, such as:
- Siri and personal context: The device leverages on-device processing to bring Apple intelligence to the wrist, enabling Siri to better understand the user’s personal context and tap into a broad set of world knowledge.
- Audio Intelligence: A new suite of audio features enables devices to recognize, remember and highlight key moments in conversations. It also enhances the user’s perception of important environmental sounds.
- Privacy and ease of use: This software function is designed with privacy protection as the core to ensure that personal health and audio data are handled safely. At the same time, these features also focus on ease of use, ensuring that the insights provided by artificial intelligence are clear and understandable and can be understood and used by a wide range of users.
The Apple Watch Series 12 has a battery life of up to 24 hours and will be available in stores on September 18, starting at $399.
New Apple Watch Ultra 4
Apple Watch Ultra 4It’s Apple’s top-of-the-line watch designed for sports and adventure, with a rugged design. The device is available in a stylish and durable titanium case (original and black). One of the highlights of this device is its long battery life. The wearable device is designed to provide up to 45 hours of battery life, allowing users to track extended outdoor activities without recharging. In addition, it is equipped with what Apple calls the most accurate built-in GPS among current sports watches.
Ultra 4 is also equipped with the new S11 chip, which is Apple’s most powerful wearable device chip to date. This processor is critical to driving the complex computing requirements of the watch, including new health sensing system hardware and advanced device-side audio intelligence technology.
This watch uses a new health sensing system to provide highly accurate health indicators. Thanks to the S11 chip, this integrated hardware and software design can provide the most accurate heart rate sensing, high-frequency heart rate sampling and more detailed heart rate variability (HRV) tracking in wearable devices. These metrics are used directly to calculate the new Physical Readiness Score, designed to help athletes of all types assess their physical condition and develop training and recovery plans. In addition, this watch is also integrated with the new “Health” app that will be launched on the iPhone later this year. The app will add a “Lifespan” tab and a “Healthy Age” indicator to compare the relationship between the user’s cardiovascular and health conditions and their actual age.
Apple Watch Ultra 4 with watchOS 27 integrates Apple Intelligence directly onto the wrist, enabling Siri to understand personal context and have extensive knowledge of the world. In addition, the S11 chip also supports new audio smart features that will be launched later this year. These features are designed to help users remember key moments in conversations and stay aware of important ambient sounds. All software and artificial intelligence components are designed with privacy, security, and ease of use in mind.
The device remains a highly versatile wearable, supporting advanced exercise and sleep tracking, key heart health notifications, and an EKG app. It also retains robust security features, including satellite communications. Finally, the Apple Watch Ultra 4 has up to 50 hours of battery life and will be officially available in stores on Friday, September 18, starting at $799.
