{"id":66673,"date":"2026-04-14T00:52:44","date_gmt":"2026-04-13T22:52:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.apfelpatient.de\/?p=66673"},"modified":"2026-04-14T00:54:47","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T22:54:47","slug":"apple-watch-series-12-all-the-rumors-at-a-glance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.apfelpatient.de\/en\/allgemein\/apple-watch-series-12-alle-geruechte-im-ueberblick","title":{"rendered":"Apple Watch Series 12: All the rumors at a glance"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Apple Watch Series 12 is expected in September 2026 \u2013 alongside the iPhone 18 Pro and the iPhone Fold. After a rather understated Series 11, this year's model could be more exciting with new sensors, Touch ID, and an improved chip. However, a major redesign will likely be reserved for its successor in 2027.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2015, Apple has released a new Apple Watch every September. The Series 11 in fall 2025 was a moderate update with 5G connectivity, longer battery life, and high blood pressure warnings\u2014but little to cause a stir. In our Apple Watch buying guide: Ultra 3 vs. Series 11 vs. SE 3<\/a>, we've already thoroughly compared the current lineup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rumors suggest a more significant update for the Series 12 \u2013 especially under the hood. New sensors, potential Touch ID integration, and an improved chip are all being discussed. Whether that will be enough to entice Series 10 or 11 owners to upgrade depends on the final features. This article summarizes all the known rumors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Apple Watch Series 12: The most important points at a glance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Detail<\/th>Expectation<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Release<\/td>September 2026, along with iPhone 18 Pro<\/td><\/tr>
Chip<\/td>New S11 or S12 chip (successor to the S10)<\/td><\/tr>
Design<\/td>No major changes, redesign not until 2027\/2028<\/td><\/tr>
Sensors<\/td>New 8-sensor array, improved health measurement<\/td><\/tr>
Touch ID<\/td>Possibly integrated into the side button<\/td><\/tr>
Blood pressure<\/td>Improved detection possible, full measurement uncertain<\/td><\/tr>
Starting price<\/td>Expected to start at \u20ac449 (like Series 11)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Design: Familiar form, redesign coming later<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

According to Mark Gurman, the Apple Watch Series 12 will largely resemble the Series 11 externally. This means: same case shape, same rounded square design, buttons on the right, speaker on the left. A major redesign \u2013 possibly with a thinner case, new band mechanisms, or a glass case \u2013 is not expected until 2027 or 2028 at the earliest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Leaker Instant Digital also confirmed on Weibo that the 2026 Apple Watch will not receive any radical design changes. However, new watch bands and possibly new colors are likely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As we reported in our article Apple Watch 2026: No major redesign planned<\/a>, Apple is taking a conservative approach to the casing \u2013 the real innovation takes place under the surface.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chip: S12 with AI focus<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As every year, a new chip is expected \u2013 likely the S11 or S12. The Series 11 uses the S10 chip with a 64-bit dual-core processor and a quad-core Neural Engine. Details about its successor are not yet known, but the general trend with Apple Silicon suggests improvements in three areas: higher energy efficiency for longer battery life, faster processing of health data, and better performance for local AI tasks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It's unclear whether the S12 chip will also enable Apple's intelligence features directly on the Watch. The Neural Engine in the Watch chips has so far been significantly more limited than in the iPhone or iPad. However, Apple is working on making Siri on the Watch considerably more intelligent \u2013 which could arrive with watchOS 27 this fall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sensors: New 8-sensor array<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

One of the most exciting rumors comes from DigiTimes: The Apple Watch Series 12 is said to feature a new sensor array with eight sensors arranged in a ring on the underside. What exactly these sensors measure is unconfirmed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Possible areas of application:<\/p>\n\n\n\n