How the new Apple Watches compare to the last-gen models
Apple rolled out the Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4 at the "Surprise and shine" event. How the new Apple Watches compare to the last-gen models
By Dillip Chowdary • Oct 05, 2026 • Source: The Verge
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The Verge reports: How the new Apple Watches compare to the last-gen models. Apple rolled out the Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4 at the "Surprise and shine" event. The new watches feature sizable improvements to the health sensors and tracking, plus the ability to recite audio transcriptions and summaries, plus a ceramic case option for the Series 12. Despite the new features,…
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For primary quotes and complete technical detail, see The Verge's original report linked above.
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