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  "id": 8017260,
  "title": "Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 review: More personal than ever before",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/apple-watch-series-12-and-ultra-4-review-more-personal-than-ever",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-17T12:00:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "9to5Mac",
    "slug": "9to5mac",
    "url": "https://9to5mac.com/2026/09/17/apple-watch-series-12-and-ultra-4-review/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4 are the latest additions to the Apple Watch lineup, both emphasizing health tracking advancements. These devices maintain the design of their predecessors, featuring similar aesthetics. The Ultra 4 comes in two titanium finishes – Natural and Black, while the Series 12 is available in three materials: aluminum, titanium, and ceramic. The Series 12's design adjustments are subtle, with a 2% smaller display area and a 1mm wider casing. Despite these changes, the watch's display still covers the entire edge of the casing. The Series 12 is available in aluminum, titanium, and ceramic finishes. The titanium version comes in Radiant Gold and Natural finishes, with Radiant Gold being the closest to real gold. The ceramic version is available in Night Blue and Pearl White finishes, with Pearl White being a softer off-white. The most significant upgrade in the new Health Sensing System is the ability to capture heart rate readings every five seconds, regardless of activity. This provides more frequent and accurate data, allowing users to understand the impact of daily activities on their heart rate better. Additionally, the Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 offer improved calorie estimates and new complications on the watch face for quick heart rate monitoring.",
  "summary": "The Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4 are all about what’s happening underneath. Headlined by a new Health Sensing System, they bring some of the biggest improvements to Apple Watch health tracking in years. I’ve spent the last week with the Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4. Here’s everything you need to know. Buy Apple Watch Series 12 from $390 (Reg. $399) Buy Apple Watch Ultra 4…",
  "key_points": [
    "Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 focus on health tracking advancements",
    "Series 12 features 2% smaller display, 1mm wider casing",
    "Health Sensing System captures heart rate every 5 seconds"
  ],
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  "illustration": null,
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        "published": "2026-09-17T11:58:00.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "TechRadar",
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        "published": "2026-09-17T12:00:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Verge",
        "title": "The Apple Watch Series 12 is the start of a new wearable era",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/the-apple-watch-series-12-is-the-start-of-a-new-wearable-era",
        "published": "2026-09-17T12:00:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "MacRumors",
        "title": "Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 Reviews: Look Out, Oura Ring",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/apple-watch-series-12-and-ultra-4-reviews-look-out-oura-ring",
        "published": "2026-09-17T14:23:37.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}