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Apple introduced the Apple Watch Series 12 on September 9, 2026, with the Health Sensing System and S11 chip to increase the frequency of heart-rate and heart-rate-variability measurements and add a daily readiness indicator. The watch also includes Audio Intelligence and Siri AI features, with preorders starting at $399 and in-store availability beginning September 18.