Apple Watch Series 12 Adds Readiness Score, Ceramic Finish, and Audio Intelligence
Unveiled at WWDC in June, the Apple Watch Series 12 boasts the innovative S11 chip, a Health Sensing System, and runs on watchOS 27. This model stands as Apple's slimmest yet, measuring 9.7 mm in aluminum and titanium, with a ceramic variant at 9.85 mm, making a comeback after being discontinued in 2020. The aluminum versions are available in multiple colors, while the titanium options come in natural and radiant gold. Users can expect a battery life of 24 hours with rapid charging capabilities. The Health Sensing System incorporates 32 electrodes for ECG monitoring and tracks heart rate every five seconds. Additionally, the Readiness app consolidates health metrics into a recovery score, alongside new audio features, a revamped Health app, and fresh Hermès bands and colors.
Key facts
- Apple Watch Series 12 features the S11 chip and a new Health Sensing System with 32 ECG electrodes, compared with two on the Series 11
- Ceramic returns as a finish after being discontinued in 2020, available in pearl white and night blue
- Battery life is rated at 24 hours, up from 18, with 15 minutes of charging providing up to 12 hours of use
- Heart rate is measured every five seconds even while moving, versus every five minutes when stationary on the Series 11
- The Readiness app generates a recovery score after seven days of sleep data
- Audio Intelligence includes Siri Recap and Live Rewind, both slated to arrive later this year
- watchOS 27 was first announced at WWDC in June and surfaces five Siri AI-suggested apps
- The aluminum and titanium models measure 9.7 millimeters thick, while the ceramic option is 9.85 millimeters
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- Apple
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