Event Brief
UPDATED Sep 9, 2026 at 8:14 PM ET
Sep 9, 2026 at 2:11 PM ET
Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 add new health and AI features
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Apple rolled out the Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4 at its “Surprise and shine” event. The new models include sizable improvements to health sensors and tracking, plus the ability to recite audio transcriptions and summaries, and the Series 12 adds a ceramic case option.
WHO: Apple
WHAT: Apple introduced Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4 with upgraded health sensors, audio transcription/summary recitation, and a ceramic case option for Series 12.
WHEN: Reported Sep 9, 2026 at 4:42 PM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: Cause not yet established.
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