How the new Apple Watches compare to the last-gen models
The short version
- 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…
- Despite the new features, the watches start at the same base price as their previous iterations.
- The Apple Watch Series 12 costs $399 for the aluminum version without cellular, and the Apple Watch Ultra 4 costs $799.
- The biggest differences between the models are new features powered by the S11 processor.
The story
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, the watches start at the same base price as their previous iterations. The Apple Watch Series 12 costs $399 for the aluminum version without cellular, and the Apple Watch Ultra 4 costs $799.
The biggest differences between the models are new features powered by the S11 processor. It supports the new Apple Intelligence features a …
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