With the Apple Watch Series 12 just two months away, we’ve created a rundown of rumored new features, some more likely than others.
Below we have outlined all the rumors so far regarding the Apple Watch Series 12.
More likely
New chip after a year-long hiatus
While the Apple Watch Series 11, Apple Watch Ultra 3, and Apple Watch SE 3 all contain the same S10 chip as the previous year’s models, leaked Apple code showed that the Apple Watch Series 12 will receive a new chip. It’s unclear whether the chip will be branded S11 or S12, but performance improvements are expected in both cases after a year-long hiatus.
Longer battery life
With the Apple Watch Series 12, Apple is focusing on longer battery life, according to a known leaker on Chinese social media platform Weibo. Apple claims the Series 11 lasts up to 24 hours on a single charge, or up to 38 hours in low power mode.
Less likely
Touch identification
Touch ID could be coming to the Apple Watch Series 12, according to leaked Apple code.
Touch ID would likely be integrated into the side button of the Apple Watch, allowing users to unlock the device with their fingerprint instead of a password.
Even though new Touch ID references have been discovered in the code, there is no guarantee that Apple will move forward with this plan. A leaker has denied the rumor, and credible sources such as BloombergMark Gurman and Apple supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo have yet to mention that Touch ID will come to the Apple Watch this year.
Band sensors
Another sketchy rumor from a leaker known as Kosutami claimed that the Apple Watch Series 12 would have a bracelet with at least one health sensor, which would be a first. Health sensors are integrated into the Apple Watch directly on all existing models.
