Archive · 26 Jul 2026
Apple Watch Series 12 Focuses on Performance
Apple is working on new versions of the Apple Watch called Series 12 and Ultra 4.
These watches won't have big design changes but will be faster and better at tracking health and fitness.
They might also have a new way to attach the bands.
The Apple Watch Ultra could get more new sensors in the future.
The new watches are expected to come out in September 2026.
Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 expected to focus on performance and health/fitness tracking improvements.
No visible design upgrades expected for Series 12 and Ultra 4.
New lineup codenamed N237 (Wi-Fi), N238 (Cellular), and N240 (Ultra 4).
Expected release date is September 2026.
Apple Watch Ultra may receive several new sensors in the future.
- Who
- Apple
- What
- Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4
- When
- September 2026
- Where
- Global
- Why
- To deliver performance boost and health/fitness tracking improvements
Optimistic View
Skeptical View
Design Upgrades
Optimistic View
The Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 may receive visible design upgrades in the future.
Skeptical View
The Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 are unlikely to receive visible design upgrades in the near future.
- Expected Release Date
- September 2026
- Codename for Series 12 (Wi-Fi)
- N237
- Codename for Series 12 (Cellular)
- N238
- Codename for Ultra 4
- N240
- Current Processor for Series 11
- S10
- Current Processor for Ultra 3
- S9