Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4

Apple is preparing to announce its next-generation wearable lineup in September, featuring the Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, reported via Engadget, Apple is currently in late-stage testing for three specific new models. These include Wi-Fi-only and cellular versions of the Apple Watch Series 12, alongside the Apple Watch Ultra 4.

Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 Lineup Overview

Internal codenames for the upcoming devices place the Wi-Fi and cellular variants of the Series 12 under designations N237 and N238, while the Apple Watch Ultra 4 is tracked under the codename N240, as detailed by AppleInsider. Beyond these models, a new Apple Watch SE is reportedly not planned for release this year, following the launch of the Apple Watch SE 3.

Performance Boosts and Internal Improvements

Users seeking a major visual transformation will not find one in the upcoming generation. Reports indicate that neither the Series 12 nor the Ultra 4 will receive a major design overhaul or visible exterior changes compared to current models. Consequently, earlier rumors suggesting the integration of Touch ID into the side button or display are now considered unlikely, as such a modification would necessitate a substantial casing redesign.

Instead of cosmetic changes, Apple is concentrating its efforts on internal enhancements and performance bumps. The new watches are expected to feature a new processor delivering better performance and speed. The last instance of Apple introducing a genuinely new processor for the watch line occurred in 2023 with the Series 9 and Ultra 2. While subsequent models rebranded the chip annually, performance remained consistent until this upcoming hardware refresh, which is anticipated to introduce an S11 or newer chip to replace the S10 processor found in the Series 11 and Ultra 3.

Health Features and Future Roadmaps

Health and fitness tracking improvements form a core focus for the September hardware update. DigiTimes has reported that Apple is working on a new version of the high blood pressure notification feature, though full details on all incoming health additions remain limited. Long-term medical initiatives, such as a non-invasive blood sugar detection feature initially conceived during the Steve Jobs era, remain in active development with a targeted release window slated for later this decade around 2030.

For those anticipating a complete structural reimagining of the wearable device, reports indicate that a “bigger rethink” to the Apple Watch is currently undergoing ongoing work. However, this redesign and a rumored new band connection system are not expected to arrive for another year or two.

Summary of Expected Lineup Status

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Apple Watch Series 12: Coming in Wi-Fi and cellular versions (codenames N237 and N238); features a new performance chip without a major exterior redesign.
Apple Watch Ultra 4: Codenamed N240; features internal performance bumps while retaining its core external design.
Apple Watch SE: No new generation is planned for release this year following last year’s SE 3 introduction.
Future Overhaul: A broader redesign and new band attachment mechanism are anticipated within the next one to two years.

Maya Serrano

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