Apple Watch Series 12 review: Catching up and catching heat

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Engadget
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What happened

The new wearable's controversial audio features aren't available yet, but there are plenty of upgrades here.

Key facts

  • Reported by Engadget and published Thu, 17 Sep 2026 12:00:00 UTC.

Why it matters

Platform, chip and AI decisions set the terms other companies have to build on, so a single announcement here tends to ripple through products, supply chains and regulation.

What to watch next

  • Availability, pricing and rollout regions
  • Independent testing or verification of the claims made
  • Responses from regulators and competing platforms

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