{
  "id": 6611135,
  "title": "Apple Watch Series 12 is now up for preorder — here's how to get the device for as little as $219 at Best Buy",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/apple-watch-series-12-is-now-up-for-preorder-heres-how-to-get-the",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-10T16:33:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TechRadar",
    "slug": "techradar",
    "url": "https://www.techradar.com/health-fitness/smartwatches/apple-watch-series-12-is-now-up-for-preorder-heres-how-to-get-the-device-for-as-little-as-usd219-at-best-buy"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Apple unveiled the Apple Watch Series 12 at their September event, and Best Buy is currently offering an attractive discount on the smartwatch. Preorders are available, and the 42mm GPS-only model can be yours for as low as $219 - a significant $180 reduction from the original price of $399.\n\nThe new Series 12 model is powered by Apple's latest silicon and boasts advanced health sensors, which Apple claims offer the most accurate heart rate monitoring in wearables. The device features the Health Sensing System and S11 chip, providing a range of health and fitness features including a new readiness score, enhanced workout and sleep tracking, and up to 24 hours of battery life, a 25% improvement over the previous model.\n\nTo take advantage of this deal, you'll need to preorder the Apple Watch Series 12 through Best Buy. Upon receiving your trade-in device, Best Buy will email you shipping instructions. Once they receive and process your trade-in, they will refund the amount to your original payment method. Remember, this offer is limited, and the Apple Watch Series 12 is only available for preorder with a September 18 ship date. This is a fantastic opportunity if you have an older smartwatch and are looking to upgrade to Apple's latest offering.",
  "summary": "The Apple Watch Series 12 is available for preorder, and Best Buy already has an impressive discount when you trade in an older smartwatch.",
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  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
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      {
        "outlet": "The Verge",
        "title": "Where to preorder the new Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/where-to-preorder-the-new-apple-watch-series-12-and-ultra-4",
        "published": "2026-09-10T15:00:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "9to5Mac",
        "title": "Deals: AirPods, Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 up to $325 off, M5 MacBook Air $200 off, more",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/deals-airpods-apple-watch-series-12-and-ultra-4-up-to-325-off-m5",
        "published": "2026-09-10T15:36:42.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "TechRadar",
        "title": "Apple Watch's new health upgrades are more than just fitness tracking tools — here are 5 features that could change how you monitor your wellbeing",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/apple-watchs-new-health-upgrades-are-more-than-just-fitness-tracking",
        "published": "2026-09-10T16:50:28.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "AppleInsider",
        "title": "Amazon offers first Apple Watch Series 12 preorder discounts",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/amazon-offers-first-apple-watch-series-12-preorder-discounts",
        "published": "2026-09-10T17:47:41.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
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