Apple has announced the Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4, bringing upgraded health sensors, continuous heart-rate sampling and new AI-powered features. CNET’s Vanessa Hand Orellana gives a first look at the new S11 chip, readiness tracking, ceramic models and battery life updates.
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Apple Watch Series 11 [GPS, 42mm] Space Gray
Apple Watch Ultra 3 [GPS + Cellular 49mm]
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Apple Watch Series 12: Familiar Design, Different Everywhere Else
Timecode Chapters:
0:00 Intro: Apple Watch Series 12 & Ultra 4 Hands-On
0:22 Price Breakdown & Comparison
0:45 Upgraded Performance: S11 Chip & AI Features
1:05 Audio Intelligence & Live Rewind Feature
2:12 Redesigned Health Sensors & Continuous Heart Rate Tracking
2:58 New Readiness Score & Health App Overhaul
4:42 New Ceramic & Bronze Finish Options
5:00 Battery Life & Ultra Extended Workout Mode
5:33 Final Thoughts: Are They Worth the Upgrade?
Video Credits:
Host: Vanessa Orellana
Scripted by: Vanessa Orellana
Producer: Numi Prasarn
Camera: Celso Bulgatti
Video Editor: Dillon Payne
Thumbnail Designer: Cole Kan
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@CNET
September 9, 2026 at 10:44 pm
Read more about the new Apple Watches on CNET.com: Apple Watch Series 12: Familiar Design, Different Everywhere Else
@Kakki82
September 10, 2026 at 1:42 am
This host is super cute. Yo Ms Bridget, hook me up !!! Lol
@GoogleManTenThousand
September 10, 2026 at 2:05 am
Say bomb and the FBI comes a knockin’.
@cletp758
September 10, 2026 at 2:21 am
1:09 Privacy is out the window. Glasses to watch. You can say and do anything in private anymore. You want privacy then stay home.
@Michael-u6q8r
September 10, 2026 at 3:00 am
STILL no camera … WELL i will wait for NEXT year !!!
@gtone339
September 10, 2026 at 4:22 am
No point 😅
@brokenwrench404
September 10, 2026 at 5:05 am
I wish they had a round Apple Watch
@h20no63
September 10, 2026 at 6:01 am
Privacy lmao
@korneev_v
September 10, 2026 at 6:09 am
Mybe good time to upgrade from my Apple Watch 3
@renodavid
September 10, 2026 at 3:31 pm
My Series 3 lasted FOREVER, but you’re clearly outdoing me. Respect!👊
@jerrybissey2642
September 10, 2026 at 6:12 am
No new battery? That’s my biggest issue.
@At_Ant
September 10, 2026 at 7:05 am
Here’s an idea. If someone forgets what a server has said to them, ask the server to repeat instead of reaching for the Watch 😆
@bsmukler
September 10, 2026 at 4:32 pm
Yeah, but you would still have to consult your watch to find out what food it has decided you want.
@GHinWI
September 10, 2026 at 9:25 pm
Those of us with marginal hearing get tired of asking people to repeat. I’d love this feature.
@WhatMattersMost88
September 10, 2026 at 10:27 am
Only software = PASS
@de1623
September 10, 2026 at 10:52 am
Nope, all new sensors, back completely different…
@sarid246
September 10, 2026 at 10:59 am
love it, ultra it is
@chriscasey5987
September 10, 2026 at 11:22 am
Please do a comparison between the two new Apple Watches.
@carfo
September 10, 2026 at 12:06 pm
1:58 i don’t think this lady knows what the “cloud” is
@SuperPerfectMan
September 10, 2026 at 12:28 pm
??? Which company wants people to records part of the meeting nvm sexual moments ?
@TheHonger
September 10, 2026 at 1:23 pm
I wish they also added a fingerprint sensor so that I didn’t have to enter my PIN all the time.
@ToddLewman
September 10, 2026 at 3:20 pm
Yeah but will the health app actually be released or is it another 16 pro that was supposed to be smart shortly after launch 🤪🤪🤪
@afhamibrahim
September 10, 2026 at 4:04 pm
Look at those bezels. It gets bigger every year.
@ninjanerdstudent6937
September 10, 2026 at 4:09 pm
No thanks. My iWatch already does everything I want it to do.
@matthijs.tieleman
September 10, 2026 at 4:58 pm
Must be a strong competitor to the Apple Watch to make you want to switch to an iWatch! Does it allow you to watch things, or how does it work?
@ninjanerdstudent6937
September 10, 2026 at 5:36 pm
@matthijs.tieleman I use it as a fitness tracker that saves maps to my iPhone’s Fitness app, and it makes for a cool kitchen timer on my wrist with multiple timers at once. It is nifty.
@TroupeGoal
September 10, 2026 at 4:21 pm
Meh I dunno, it’s pretty incremental stuff. Do I really *need* my heart etc monitoring that much?
@lucky_Striker139
September 10, 2026 at 4:39 pm
The frame of the watch 12 actually is different to 10 and 11. it’s 1mm wider while maintaining the same display size. This seems to cause bigger bezels.
@johnlopez7921
September 10, 2026 at 5:17 pm
Bacon Avocado
@AJHall-y4z
September 10, 2026 at 6:05 pm
I am not sure why anyone would consider buying an Apple watch with a max two-day power reserve when Huawei offers a 21-day battery life. If Huawei can make such a battery then what excuse Apple has to convince customers that 48 hours battery is revolutionary.
@palehat
September 10, 2026 at 6:36 pm
Samsung can never😂😂😂
@pamkoakes
September 10, 2026 at 9:01 pm
The white ceramic is beautiful. Is it a real white or more of a cream/off-white color?