Choose between the Apple Watch Series 12 vs Ultra 4 with our complete breakdown. The Ultra 4 delivers 50 hours of battery life and a 3,000-nit screen.
Apple Watch Series 12 vs. Apple Watch SE 3: Compare Apple’s New Watch and Its Lower-Cost Option
Apple's lower-cost smartwatch still has plenty of useful features, even with the new Series 12 going on sale soon.
The Apple Watch Ultra 4 Looks Boring, But Its Battery Could Change Everything
I walked away from the Apple event worried the $799 Ultra 4 couldn't justify its price over the Series 12—until I realized its battery life might beat anything I've ever tested.
iOS 27, iPadOS 27, watchOS 27 and macOS Golden Gate release time
Ready for iOS 27 or macOS Golden Gate? Find out when Apple’s big software updates should hit your devices Monday, wherever you live.
Upgrading to Apple Watch Series 12 Could Cost You Hypertension Notifications
Some Apple Watch users who upgrade to the Series 12 or the Ultra 4 might temporarily lose access to hypertension notifications. On the watchOS feature availability page, Apple says notifications might not be available on the Series 12 or Ultra 4 at launch because regulatory clearances are in process.
Smartwatch users have a big issue with Apple’s new AI listening feature
Apple's September 9, 2026, Keynote revealed a ton of new devices and features coming to those devices, including Live Rewind and Siri Recap.
Counterpoint Research looks at Apple’s new smartwatch lineup
Apple launched the Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4 on Wednesday, powered by the new S11 chip, which enables new features focused on health and AI. Both watches keep the exterior of their predecessors while introducing a new S11 chip with notable improvements,