Apple unveils Watch Series 12 and Watch Ultra 4 with upgraded health tracking and Audio Intelligence
Apple unveiled the Watch Series 12 and Watch Ultra 4, featuring an upgraded health tracking system and new "Audio Intelligence" functions. Pre-orders begin today, with sales starting September 18 at unchanged prices from $399 and $799. The new watches measure heart rate every five seconds, 60 times more often than previous models, and track heart rate variability every five minutes. A new Readiness feature analyzes activity, vitals, and sleep. Audio Intelligence includes sound recognition and a live rewind function for conversations. Both models run on the new Apple S11 chip. The Ultra 4 has a larger battery lasting over two days. New colors and finishes are available, including ceramic and titanium options, plus a new Hermès gold variant.