The Verge
Apple launches Apple Watch Series 12
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Apple announced the Apple Watch Series 12 at a product launch event on September 9th. The Series 12 follows the Series 11, which launched at $399 and included 5G connectivity, hypertension monitoring, a Sleep Score feature, stronger Ion-X glass, and improved battery life in 42mm and 46mm sizes.
Original reporting: https://www.theverge.com/tech/991812/apple-watch-series-12-announcement