Updated
Updated · Mashable · Sep 15
Apple Adds Audio Intelligence to Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4, Expanding Health Features
Updated
Updated · Mashable · Sep 15

Apple Adds Audio Intelligence to Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4, Expanding Health Features

3 articles · Updated · Mashable · Sep 15

Summary

  • Apple’s latest Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 keep the same overall look but add under-the-hood upgrades centered on Audio Intelligence, improved sensors and broader wellness tracking.
  • New software features include live rewind and Siri recaps, while Apple says Audio Intelligence is built with privacy protections.
  • Health and fitness changes extend to enhanced workout tracking, a readiness score and a redesigned Health app aimed at more holistic wellness and longevity insights.
  • The update positions the new watches as iterative hardware releases with a stronger push into AI-assisted audio tools and deeper health monitoring.

Insights

What hidden limitations lie within the Watch Series 12's new 'Health Age' metric that medical professionals might question?
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Could Apple's new 'Live Rewind' feature secretly alter the dynamics of your private conversations despite strict privacy claims?