GoKawiilApple unveils Watch Series 12 with always-on Siri Audio Intelligence
Apple introduced the Apple Watch Series 12 at its September 9th event, featuring a new Siri-powered Audio Intelligence system with live rewind and ambient 'Siri Recap' note-taking. The watch runs on a new S11 chip, starts at $399, and ships September 18th with health upgrades including continuous heart rate sensing and a new Readiness score.
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This marks one of the first major products launched under new CEO John Ternus, signaling continuity in Apple's hardware strategy since he previously led hardware engineering. The AI-driven ambient listening features also show Apple pushing deeper into passive, always-on AI assistance on wearables, a space competitors are also racing to dominate.
- Series 12 adds Siri Audio Intelligence with live rewind and ambient recap notes
- Priced at $399, unchanged despite broader Apple price hikes this year
- First flagship product since John Ternus became CEO on September 1st
Apple Watch Series 11 — If the Series 12's always-on Siri recaps sound tempting but you'd rather not wait for preorders to ship, the Series 11 covers the essentials with sleep tracking, fitness rings, and full watchOS support. It's the same starting size options and slots right into the same bands and chargers you may already own.
See Apple Watch Series 11 on Amazon → Affiliate link — we may earn a commission on purchases, at no extra cost to you. Product picked by AI based on this article; it is not a tested recommendation.Source: theverge.com — Stevie Bonifield, 2026-09-09
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