Apple Announces Apple Watch Series 12 With S11 Chip, Upgraded Health Sensors and Ceramic Models
Apple has unveiled the Apple Watch Series 12, featuring the new S11 chip, improved health sensors, and new material finishes. The update includes advanced health tracking features like a 'Readiness' score and integration with Apple Intelligence for personalized health guidance.
Why it matters
The integration of advanced health diagnostics and AI-driven insights into consumer wearables represents a significant shift in personal health monitoring technology.
Apple today announced the Apple Watch Series 12, featuring a new S11 chip, a redesigned health sensing system, and new aluminum, titanium, and ceramic finishes.
Series 12 comes in Space Gray, Black, Light Gold, and Dark Bronze aluminum finishes. The aluminum models gain Ceramic Shield, which Apple says makes their screens 60% tougher. Polished titanium models are also available in Radiant Gold and Natural, while ceramic models come in Pearl White and Night Blue.
The redesigned health sensing system features a larger electrode surface for improved skin contact during ECG readings, photodiodes arranged in a ring to capture light more efficiently, and larger, more power-efficient green LEDs for heart rate tracking.
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