Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 Deep Dive | Tech News

0:00On September 9th, alright, let's talk about the new Apple Watch series 12 and the Ultra 4. They're dropping September 18th with pre-orders open now. The series 12 starts at $399 for the aluminum model, but you can get it in titanium for $699. Or ceramic for $899. Battery life has bumped up to 24 hours for daily use, and it's got faster charging, giving you 12 hours of juice in just 15 minutes. And now the big tech upgrade this year is the new S11 chip powering some fresh Siri AI features. Think sound recognition, live rewind, and Siri recap. Plus, they beefed up the health sensors, adding new optical and electrical heart sensors that can track your heart rate every 5 seconds. There's also a new health-age feature and a readiness score to help you plan your day, but those are exclusive to the series 12 and Ultra 4 because they need that advanced heart sensor. Speaking of that heart sensor, it's a pretty significant redesign.

1:02They're calling it a 32-pedal design, which is supposed to mean more accurate readings compared to the older 2-pedal setup. The optical sensors are also closer together now to cut down on light interference. It's the first big overhaul to that system in a while, and you can definitely see the difference. The Apple Watch Ultra 4 also gets that new S11 chip and the Siri AI upgrades. It kicks off at $799 and comes in titanium with the fancy Hermes version too. Battery life on the Ultra 4 is seriously impressive, clocking in at up to 50 hours. So whether you're looking for a sleek everyday watch or a rugged powerhouse, Apple's got some new options hitting the market soon with some pretty. Advanced tech packed inside. That's your update from Tech News today, powered by AI. I'm Corey with the story.