Apple Watch Series 12 probably won't get a major update
The Apple Watch Series 12 is expected to have minimal updates compared to its predecessor. A recent report indicates that the new model will feature a new Watch face and some performance improvements, but little else in terms of hardware or software changes. There are no indications of significant new features or hardware redesigns planned for 2026.
- ▪Apple is likely to make few changes to the Apple Watch Series 12, focusing mainly on a new Watch face.
- ▪The report suggests that hardware updates will be minimal, with only performance improvements and security fixes expected.
- ▪There is no indication that the Apple Watch will include any new Apple Intelligence features in the upcoming model.
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News Apple Watch Series 12 probably won't get a major update William Gallagher 0 e-mail BlueSky Mastodon X Facebook Reddit Sun May 17 2026, 10:39 AM EDT · 1 minute read Apple Watches Rumor Score 🤯 Likely A new report claims that Apple intends to make few changes to the current Apple Watch Series 11, beyond a new Watch face. Previous reports have said that the Apple Watch Series 12 may get significant software updates, but that the hardware would remain much as it is with the current model. Now Bloomberg is reporting that there won't be many changes to hardware or software at all. Specifically, the report says there will definitely be at least one new Watch face, plus performance improvements, but then probably little more than fixes and presumably also security updates.
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