{"id":11118,"date":"2026-05-17T03:45:48","date_gmt":"2026-05-17T02:45:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/innovatenews.site\/index.php\/2026\/05\/17\/apple-watch-series-12-heres-what-we-know-so-far\/"},"modified":"2026-05-17T03:45:50","modified_gmt":"2026-05-17T02:45:50","slug":"apple-watch-series-12-heres-what-we-know-so-far","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/innovatenews.site\/index.php\/2026\/05\/17\/apple-watch-series-12-heres-what-we-know-so-far\/","title":{"rendered":"Apple Watch Series 12: Here\u2019s what we know so far"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The topic Apple Watch Series 12: Here\u2019s what we know so far<\/strong> is currently the subject of lively discussion \u2014 readers and analysts are keeping a close eye on developments.<\/p>\n

This is taking place in a dynamic environment: companies\u2019 decisions and competitors\u2019 reactions can quickly change the picture.<\/p>\n

As is the case every year, this September \u2013 Apple will be unveiling its next-generation Apple Watch model. Apple Watch Series 12 will likely carry on the same design language as the Apple Watch Series 11, but with a few changes. Let\u2019s dive in.<\/p>\n

Apple only debuts a truly new chipset in the Apple Watch every 3 years or so. We had the S6 chip in 2020 based on the A13 Bionic, and the S9 chip in 2023 based on the A16 Bionic. Sure, there are chips in between \u2013 but in terms of new CPU cores, the S9 was the most recent upgrade.<\/p>\n

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Now, with the Series 12 \u2013 we\u2019re expecting upgraded CPU cores. They\u2019ll likely be based on some 3nm design, similar to the A19 chip \u2013 but we don\u2019t quite know for sure.<\/p>\n

Either way, if you\u2019re someone who buys one Apple Watch and wants to keep it for a long time, the Series 12 could be worth it for the chipset alone.<\/p>\n

One new rumor for the Apple Watch Series 12 has been support for Touch ID. Initially discovered by Macworld through a code leak, it now appears that the feature might not come to fruition.<\/p>\n

A critical concern of the company has been the fact that Touch ID could take away from additional battery capacity or health features. Never say never, but it does sound like Touch ID is unlikely for Apple Watch Series 12.<\/p>\n

Rumors have lightly touched on the possibility of a full-on blood pressure monitor, expanded hypertension tracking, and blood glucose monitoring \u2013 though there isn\u2019t anything concrete regarding new health features coming to Apple Watch this year.<\/p>\n

Apple Watch Series 12 is expected to retain the same design language, display sizes, and general aesthetics as the Apple Watch Series 11. Of course, Apple could always introduce new colors \u2013 and there\u2019s always the possibility of new software exclusives.<\/p>\n

With the current rumors though, don\u2019t expect anything particularly flashy.<\/p>\n

What would you like to see come to the Apple Watch? Let us know in the comments.<\/p>\n