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AI-summarised brief · reviewed before publication

Reviewers have begun evaluating Apple’s September‑release wearables, the Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4, noting notable health‑sensor upgrades and extended battery life. Both models incorporate the new S11 chip, more frequent heart‑rate and HRV measurements, and redesigned health sensors that deliver readings within two beats per minute of chest‑strap monitors. The Series 12 starts at $399, adds features such as Readiness, Sound Recognition, Live Rewind, and Siri Recap—most of which rely on Apple’s contested Audio Intelligence—but many remain untested, and privacy concerns persist. Battery performance improved, with the Series 12 reaching 30‑hour endurance and a 12‑minute charge raising it from 51 % to 79 %, while the Ultra 4 promises up to 50 hours and lasted about three days in testing. Pricing stays unchanged at $399 for the Series 12 and $799 for the Ultra 4, with shipments slated for September 18.