{
  "id": 6432020,
  "title": "The Apple Watch Series 12 is meant to be its best yet for sleep tracking but is there still a place for these bulky wearables?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/the-apple-watch-series-12-is-meant-to-be-its-best-yet-for-sleep",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-09T14:45:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Tom's Guide",
    "slug": "tom-s-guide",
    "url": "https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep-tech/the-apple-watch-series-12-is-meant-to-be-its-best-yet-for-sleep-tracking-but-is-there-still-a-place-for-these-bulky-wearables"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The highly anticipated Apple Watch Series 12 is rumored to be unveiled during today's Surprise and Shine event, with several improvements expected to enhance sleep tracking capabilities. As a sleep technology enthusiast, I am excited about the potential upgrades, but I must admit, I find the idea of wearing a bulky device for sleep tracking somewhat underwhelming.\n\nSleep trackers have come a long way in recent years, and the future of sleep monitoring lies beyond traditional wrist-worn devices. Smart devices placed on fingers, heads, or nightstands offer more advanced and accurate data, often providing real-time interventions to improve sleep quality. These advancements represent a significant shift compared to the passive tracking offered by the Apple Watch Series 12.\n\nThe Series 12 is expected to boast improved battery life and a new readiness score that bundles multiple data points to assess one's preparedness for the day. These features, along with enhanced Siri AI voice support and a possible wellness concierge, could give the watch an edge in managing sleep data. However, the bulky design of the Series 12 may hinder comfort and accuracy, as demonstrated by my team members who experienced lost sleep data while wearing the device.\n\nWhile the Apple Watch Series 12 still holds appeal for those prioritizing fitness tracking and overall health monitoring, the convenience of screenless wearables cannot be overlooked. A quick glance at an Apple Watch during the night can provide essential sleep information, but the bulky design may hinder comfort and data accuracy. As the sleep tracking market evolves, I remain cautiously optimistic about the Series 12's potential to revolutionize sleep monitoring, but for now, I will keep a close eye on the Apple Event live blog to see if these rumors hold true.",
  "summary": "The Apple Watch Series 12 is expected to be announced at today's 'Surprise and Shine' event — but as a sleep tech writer, I'm not getting excited.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "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."
}