"Apple Watch Series 12 could miss out on significant design overhauls or AI-focused additions, with the next-generation wearable reportedly emphasizing gradual refinements, software improvements, and new watch faces."
"Gurman said he does not expect "much in the way of major Apple Watch upgrades" in 2026. According to the journalist, this is because both hardware and software updates for the Apple Watch lineup have slowed down in recent years."
"Gurman noted that, despite the slower pace of upgrades, the Apple Watch still leads the premium smartwatch segment in areas such as display quality, health tracking features, and overall functionality. Consequently, the Cupertino-based tech giant is largely competing against its own previous products instead of rivals."
"Apple is said to have removed several elements in the in-development version, with the main omission being the central large complication. The Apple Watch Ultra's modular watch face presents a large amount of information, but it may feel dense on the standard Apple Watch's smaller screen."
Apple is expected to refresh its hardware lineup in September, with attention on iPhone models and a possible iPhone Fold. A report indicates the next Apple Watch, Watch Series 12, may not include major design overhauls or AI-focused additions. The wearable is expected to emphasize incremental refinements, software improvements, and new watch faces. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman expects limited major upgrades in 2026 because hardware and software update pace has slowed. Apple Watch remains strong in display quality, health tracking, and overall functionality, competing mainly with its own prior products. watchOS 27 is expected to bring refinements, including a modular-style watch face inspired by Apple Watch Ultra with more information density and customization, while omitting a central large complication for smaller screens. Performance improvements and bug fixes are also expected.
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