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What to Expect From Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman provided insights into the anticipated features of the Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4. Despite initial rumors of significant changes, including Touch ID and embedded health sensors, it appears these models will have only minor updates, primarily with improved performance. The S11 chip is expected to enhance efficiency and health tracking capabilities, although transformative innovations may not be realized until 2030.
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Published 26 Jul 2026, 15:45 UTC1 min read
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Summary
TL;DR
- Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 expected to lack major design changes.
- Touch ID inclusion seems unlikely according to recent reports.
- Anticipated performance improvements with the introduction of the S11 chip.
- Rumored health sensor band mentioned but not confirmed.
- Bigger changes for Apple Watch might come in the next few years.
Interesting facts
- Apple is developing a blood sugar detection feature with a target release year of 2030.
- The S10 chip introduced in earlier models has been in use without significant upgrades until now.