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Apple unveils Watch Series 12 with expanded health tracking and faster charging
September 11, 2026 at 07:33 AM
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Apple has unveiled the Apple Watch Series 12, keeping the Series 11 design while adding new health sensors and AI features ahead of sales starting September 18.
- Apple unveiled the Apple Watch Series 12 at its September 2026 event, retaining the Series 11 design and sizes while adding the S11 chip and watchOS 27.
- Apple said the new sensor system measures heart rate every five seconds and adds a Readiness Score rating users from 0 to 10.
- Apple announced the Series 12 lasts about 24 hours in daily use and provides up to 12 hours of use from a 15-minute charge.
- Pre-orders for the Series 12 have begun, with official sales starting Friday, September 18 at a starting price of $399.

