Apple has introduced an array of new devices, including the Apple Watch Series 12, Apple Watch Ultra 4, the iPhone 18 Pro, the iPhone 18 Pro Max, AirPods 5 and a foldable iPhone Duo. Powered by the new watchOS 27, the Apple Watch Series 12 comes with improved health and fitness tracking functions. The new watchOS 27 includes a Readiness app that helps users understand their health. The watch also boasts increased strength workout tracking and upgraded optical sensing technologies.
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Apple Watch Series 12 Pricing and Availability
The Apple Watch Series 12 is priced at $399, which converts to approximately Rs 37,956, while in India, the starting price is set at Rs 56,900. The watch comes in two sizes, 42mm and 46mm. Various casing materials are available, such as aluminium, titanium and ceramic. The aluminium casings come in many colours, including dark bronze, black, light gold and space grey. Choose from dazzling gold or natural titanium for the titanium versions. In addition, the new ceramic variant comes in two unique colours: pearl white and night blue.
The Apple Watch Ultra 4 pricing starts at $799, which equates to around Rs 76,000. But at Rs 1,09,900, this model is priced significantly higher in India. The watch is available in two finishes, natural titanium and black titanium. There are also new colour choices for the Trail Loop, Alpine Loop, and Ocean Band options. Please be aware that the Ocean Bands are now made from a translucent silicone material that comes in three colours: translucent grey, kelp and black.
Both the Apple Watch Series 12 and the Watch Ultra 4 are now available for pre-order, with sales commencing on September 18.
Apple Watch Series 12 Specifications, Features
The latest Apple Watch Series 12 is equipped with the new S11 chipset that powers a number of new Audio Intelligence functions. Sound Recognition, Live Rewind, Siri Recap and integration with Shazam are all stand-out features that add to the audio experience for the consumers. The device is powered by the latest Siri AI with watchOS 27 with a new Siri app design and a modular Siri watch face that aims to improve user engagement with Apple Intelligence right from the wrist.
Along with these new audio capabilities, Apple also included big enhancements to health and fitness in watchOS 27. A major new feature is the updated Workout Buddy, which now enables users to do exercises away from their iPhone. This feature gives individuals more effective and specific feedback based on improved workout data. Workout Buddy is now available in English and Spanish, so it could be used by more people. This functionality works without your iPhone being present, as long as your Apple Watch has Wi-Fi or cellular connectivity. You’ll still need compatible headphones or speakers to get the music playing.
The Apple Watch Series 12 has a full-fledged Health Sensing System with improved optical and electrical heart sensors for better monitoring. The optical heart sensor now uses bigger, more power-efficient green LEDs, which means the gadget can now measure heart rate at five-second intervals. It’s noteworthy that it records heart rate variability (HRV) up to 24 times more often than its predecessors and introduces two different kinds of HRV readings (Recovery HRV and overall HRV), allowing for more granular insights into users’ cardiovascular health.
The Series 12 also has new Readiness scores that assess recent activity levels, training load, vital signs and sleep data. Users get a personalised daily score of between zero and ten, with suggestions. These recommendations fall into four categories: Recover, Pace Yourself, Ready or Go For It. This functionality is designed to empower users to make better choices about their everyday actions depending on their overall fitness level.
Also in the treadmill tracking features, there have been some major enhancements. Apple Watch now offers better distance accuracy for indoor activities such as walking and running, and that too right from the start of the workout. Finally, watchOS 27 enhances menstrual health monitoring, including tools that track perimenopause and menopause, plus a Cycle monitoring feature that warns users of patterns that might signal the start of perimenopause.
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The smartwatch has also had a big boost in battery performance and can now last up to 24 hours, a 25 per cent improvement over its predecessor. A short 15-minute charge extends the battery life for another 12 hours so you can get the most out of use throughout the day. Furthermore, the wearable is compatible with AirPods Pro 3, and users may sync their heart rate data to gym equipment via an iPhone. This function is compatible with many machines, such as treadmills and indoor cycle machines, so users may track their heart rate while exercising right on these machines.
