Apple Watch Series 12 vs. 11: Everything that changed (and didn't)
Apple has unveiled the new Apple Watch Series 12 alongside a suite of other hardware updates, including a foldable iPhone. While the design remains largely unchanged from the Series 11, the new model features internal upgrades and a new ceramic case option.
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Apple has a new flagship smartwatch. The tech giant announced the Apple Watch Series 12 during its Sept. 9 "Surprise and Shine" iPhone event, along with the new Apple Watch Ultra 4, AirPods 5, iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, and the first-ever foldable iPhone Duo. In a press release, Apple's Vice President of Worldwide iPhone Product Marketing Kaiann Drance called the Series 12 "the most advanced health and fitness companion we've ever created." You might not know that at a glance because it looks the same as last year's Series 11. To find out what's actually new about the Series 12, you have to peek inside its case.Here's a full breakdown of the main differences between the Apple Watch Series 12 and Series 11, including one notable upgrade that Apple didn't mention in its keynote presentation. (Spoiler: it has something to do with memory.)Apple Watch Series 12 vs.
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