Updated
Updated · 9to5Mac · Oct 3
Apple Watch Series 12 Wins Upgrade With 24-Hour Battery and New Health Tools
Updated
Updated · 9to5Mac · Oct 3

Apple Watch Series 12 Wins Upgrade With 24-Hour Battery and New Health Tools

3 articles · Updated · 9to5Mac · Oct 3

Summary

  • Series 12 prompted an upgrade from a January-bought Series 10 because its stronger health focus felt materially different, despite a largely unchanged design and slightly thicker bezels.
  • Improved heart-rate tracking, the new Readiness app and a more useful Health app drove the switch, with the user saying Apple now presents health data in a clearer, more actionable way.
  • Faster overall performance—especially Siri—and battery life of well over 24 hours added to the appeal of the new model.
  • WHOOP is still being worn for comparison, but the user said Apple Health already holds up against the $239-a-year subscription service and makes the watch feel more like a serious health wearable.

Insights

Why are users ditching their nearly new Apple Watches for a Series 12 model that looks exactly the same?
Could Apple's invisible health upgrades and Apple Intelligence finally make dedicated fitness trackers completely obsolete?