Archive · 10 Sep 2026
Apple Launches Watch Series 12, Ultra 4 and AirPods 5
Apple announced two new smartwatches and a new pair of wireless earbuds in India.
The Watch Series 12 comes in 42mm and 46mm sizes.
It uses a new S11 chip and checks heart rate more often.
A readiness score helps people decide whether to exercise hard or rest.
The Watch Ultra 4 is made for longer workouts and outdoor activities.
It can last up to 50 hours in everyday use and up to 84 hours in low-power mode.
AirPods 5 use an open-ear design while reducing outside noise.
They also offer features such as Transparency mode, Adaptive Audio and head-gesture controls.
Some AI and translation features require a compatible iPhone running iOS 27.
Apple unveiled the Watch Series 12, Watch Ultra 4 and AirPods 5 in India.
The Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 use Apple’s S11 chip and measure heart rate every five seconds.
The Watch Series 12 adds readiness scoring, expanded vital-sign tracking and up to 24 hours of battery life.
The Watch Ultra 4 offers up to 50 hours of regular use and 84 hours in low-power mode.
AirPods 5 introduce open-ear Active Noise Cancellation, Transparency mode, Adaptive Audio and selected AI features.
- Who
- Apple and customers in India.
- What
- Apple launched the Watch Series 12, Watch Ultra 4 and AirPods 5.
- When
- The products were announced at Apple’s “Surprise and Shine” event; pre-orders began immediately and sales were scheduled for Friday, September 18.
- Where
- India.
- Why
- Apple said the products bring improved health tracking, battery life, outdoor performance, noise control and AI-enabled features.
- Watch Series 12 price
- Starts at ₹56,900 for the aluminium version; titanium and ceramic models cost ₹99,900 and ₹124,900.
- Watch Ultra 4 price
- Starts at ₹109,900; the titanium Milanese Loop version costs ₹124,900.
- AirPods 5 price
- ₹14,900 without a wireless charging case and ₹17,900 with one.
- Watch Series 12 battery
- Up to 24 hours of regular use and up to 10 hours during workouts; a 15-minute charge provides up to 12 hours.
- Watch Ultra 4 battery
- Up to 50 hours of everyday use, 84 hours in low-power mode, 25 hours in extended workout mode and 45 hours in maximum extended workout mode.
- Health tracking
- The Watch Series 12 and Watch Ultra 4 measure heart rate every five seconds and provide more frequent HRV tracking.
- Availability
- Pre-orders began immediately, with sales scheduled to start Friday, September 18.
