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Apple Watch Series 12: AI, Price, and Power Upgrades?
31 Aug
Summary
- New Apple Watch Series 12 expected with AI focus and improved performance.
- Price may remain $399 despite competitor increases and rising chip costs.
- Potential upgrades include a new chip, battery life beyond two days, and advanced health tracking.
Apple is poised to unveil its Series 12 smartwatch, with expectations high for significant AI integration and performance enhancements. The new watch is anticipated to leverage watchOS 27 and the recently introduced Siri AI app, aiming to process complex tasks efficiently.
A key focus for the Series 12 is its potential price point. While competitors like Samsung and Google have increased their flagship smartwatch prices, there is a strong hope that Apple will maintain the Series 12's starting price at $399, a figure consistent since 2018.
Performance upgrades are also highly anticipated, with a new chip expected to power the device, ensuring smooth operation for health tracking and apps. Battery life is another area ripe for improvement, with hopes that the Series 12 can surpass the current 24-hour official estimate and achieve over two days of real-world use.
Furthermore, advancements in fitness and health tracking are on the wishlist. While Apple's current AI fitness coach, Workout Buddy, offers encouragement, a more comprehensive, personalized AI coach similar to Google's offering is a desired, albeit less likely, upgrade. In health, on-demand blood pressure tracking is a potential frontier, building upon the existing hypertension notification feature.
