Apple Watch Series 12 review: Catching up and catching heat
Reviews Wearables Apple Watch Series 12 review: Catching up and catching heat The new wearable's controversial audio features aren't available yet, but there are plenty of upgrades here. While the company's latest smartwatch had worthwhile updates like a redesigned health sensing array, new gesture support, a revived Ceramic case and improved battery performance, it felt like they were quickly forgotten. In the aftermath of the keynote presentation, people seemed lost in the controversy around two new Apple Watch features: Siri Recaps and Live Rewind.
- ▪Reviews Wearables Apple Watch Series 12 review: Catching up and catching heat The new wearable's controversial audio features aren't available yet, but there are plenty of upgrades here.
- ▪While the company's latest smartwatch had worthwhile updates like a redesigned health sensing array, new gesture support, a revived Ceramic case and improved battery performance, it felt like they were quickly forgotten.
- ▪In the aftermath of the keynote presentation, people seemed lost in the controversy around two new Apple Watch features: Siri Recaps and Live Rewind.
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| Publication time | Thu, 17 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000 |
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Reviews Wearables Apple Watch Series 12 review: Catching up and catching heat The new wearable's controversial audio features aren't available yet, but there are plenty of upgrades here. By Cherlynn Low Sept. 17, 2026 8:00 am EST Cherlynn Low for Engadget Add Engadget on Google: Preferred Source Google Discover RATING : 9.1 / 10 Pros New health sensing system Expanded gesture support Nifty new complications Cons watchOS 27 Dynamic app grid has some quirks Controversial new features dominated the conversation around the Apple Watch Series 12 launch last week. While the company's latest smartwatch had worthwhile updates like a redesigned health sensing array, new gesture support, a revived Ceramic case and improved battery performance, it felt like they were quickly forgotten.
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