GoKawiilApple set to unveil Watch Ultra 4 and Series 12 with faster chips this week
Apple will introduce the Apple Watch Ultra 4 and Apple Watch Series 12 alongside its new iPhones this week. Reports point to an upgraded S11 chip replacing the aging S10/S9 silicon, a returning ceramic case option, additional sensors, and possible new health features including an expanded hypertension notification system and an always-on heart rate sensor.
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A faster chip matters beyond raw speed, since watchOS 27's on-device Siri AI features need more processing power to run smoothly. Expanded health sensing, especially around blood pressure monitoring pending FDA review, could strengthen Apple Watch's position as a medical-adjacent wearable rather than just a fitness tracker.
- New S11 chip expected to boost performance for the first time since 2023's S9
- Apple Watch Ultra 4 may add more sensors and a ceramic case option returns
- FDA-reviewed hypertension alert upgrade could debut alongside the new Watches
Apple Watch Ultra 2 — While you wait for the Ultra 4 reveal, the Apple Watch Ultra 2 is still the rugged flagship with a titanium case, bright display and multi-day battery for hikes, dives and marathon days. It runs the latest watchOS features and pairs seamlessly with a new iPhone.
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