{
  "id": 392167,
  "title": "Ceramic Case Could Return With Apple Watch Series 12",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/ceramic-case-could-return-with-apple-watch-series-12",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-09T16:21:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MacRumors",
    "slug": "macrumors",
    "url": "https://www.macrumors.com/2026/08/09/ceramic-could-return-with-apple-watch-series-12/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Mark Gurman, reporting for Bloomberg, predicts that Apple will reintroduce the coveted white ceramic casing for the Apple Watch Series 12 this year. The option was first offered with the Series 2 in 2016, costing $1,249 instead of the thousands of dollars typically associated with the device. The ceramic casing, made from compressed zirconia and alumina, is four times harder than stainless steel. However, the material was not included in subsequent Apple Watch models, including the Series 4, 5, 6, and 7. Its absence has made the white ceramic finish a sought-after item among collectors in the resale market. For the upcoming Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4, Gurman indicates that the devices will bring modest upgrades, including a potential new chip for enhanced performance. Additionally, users can anticipate new colors and bands, along with advancements in health and fitness features. These new models are anticipated to be released alongside the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and the first foldable iPhone next month.",
  "summary": "Apple is planning to reintroduce its striking ceramic Apple Watch casing as soon as this year, Bloomberg 's Mark Gurman reports . The Apple Watch Series 2 's white ceramic case option. Writing in his \"Power On\" newsletter , Gurman explained that the ceramic case option is expected to return either this year or in 2027. Apple first introduced a ceramic Apple Watch Edition with the Series 2 in…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}