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An Apple Watch Ultra 4 Could Outshine the Series 12 This Year, but at What Price?
CNET • • technology
Key Points:
- Apple is expected to unveil two new Apple Watch models on September 9: the flagship Series 12 and the rugged Ultra 4, both featuring faster processors (likely S11 or S12 chips) and new health and fitness features.
- The Ultra 4 is anticipated to maintain the same design as its predecessor, focusing on material and accessory updates, while the Series 12 may reintroduce ceramic cases.
- WatchOS 27 will bring enhanced Siri AI capabilities, improved one-handed gesture controls, workout updates, and new health insights such as perimenopause tracking, with potential expansion of blood pressure monitoring features.
- Battery life improvements are expected due to more efficient processors, although significant leaps to match competitors like Garmin or Coros are unlikely in this generation.
- There is speculation about the introduction of Touch ID biometric authentication on the Apple Watch, possibly debuting on the Ultra model, but this feature remains unconfirmed and experimental.
