New Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 with S11 chip and AirPods 5 with noise cancellation

Apple has presented the Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4two watches that debut the Health Sensing System and the S11 chip. The main new features focus on continuous heart rate measurement, heart rate variability analysis, the new Readiness score and superior autonomy.

The company completes the announcement with the AirPods 5available in two configurations that differ mainly in the charging case. Both incorporate active noise cancellation.

Apple Watch Series 12 with heart measurements every five seconds

The Apple Watch Series 12 debuts redesigned optical and electrical sensors within the new Health Sensing System. The watch measures heart rate every five seconds throughout the day and records heart rate variability up to 24 times more often. Apple claims that it is the most accurate heart rate measurement system available on a wearable device.

The watch incorporates the S11 processorwhich allows new health measurements to be processed and Audio Intelligence functions to be executed. Apple announces up to 24 hours of autonomy in daily useup to 10 hours while tracking an outdoor workout and up to an additional 12 hours with a 15-minute charge.

The Apple Watch Series 12 uses watchOS 27which features a dynamic app grid, new suggestions in the smart group, and a one-handed tap gesture. Workout Buddy can work without the iPhone being nearby if the watch has a WiFi or mobile connection and is available in Spanish. Siri AI will initially arrive in English and will add support for Spanish in October, although Apple warns that it will not initially be available in the European Union.

Readiness brings together sleep, activity and recovery

Readiness analyzes recent activity, training load, vital signs and sleep score. Each day shows a grade from 0 to 10 accompanied by a recommendation: Recover, Pace Yourself, Ready or Go For It. The score is updated throughout the day when new workouts or changes in vital signs are recorded.

The brand has developed the algorithm using data from the Apple Heart and Movement Study and with the collaboration of doctors and practicing specialists. The system shows which factors have influenced the result and allows you to consult each one in greater detail.

The readings depend on the user wearing the device for enough hours, especially while sleeping. Apple presents the score as wellness and training information, without turning it into a medical diagnosis.

Apple Watch Ultra 4: up to 50 hours of autonomy and heart measurements every five seconds

The Apple Watch Ultra 4 incorporates the same Health Sensing System and the S11 processor of the Series 12. Measures heart rate every five seconds, increases up to 24 times the frequency of heart variability measurements and offers the new Readiness score. Apple also claims that it has the most accurate built-in GPS in a sports watch.

Autonomy reaches 50 hours of normal use and 84 hours with low power mode. He Extended Workout mode allows you to record up to 25 hours of activity with complete GPS and heart rate readings. For longer tests, Max Extended Workout bumps the figure up to 45 hours and maintains one GPS measurement per second, although it disables some alerts and metrics. A 15-minute charge provides up to 18 additional hours of use.

The Apple Watch Ultra 4 maintains 49 millimeter casesatellite communications and its water resistance up to 100 meters. It is available with a natural or black titanium case and with new colors for the Trail Loop, Alpine Loop and Ocean straps.

AirPods 5 with noise cancellation across the range

The AirPods 5 They incorporate active noise cancellation in both configurations. According to Apple, the new system eliminates up to 50% more outside noise than AirPods 4 with cancellation. They also debut a multiport acoustic architecture, a new generation of adaptive equalization and improvements in ambient sound, adaptive audio and conversation detection modes.

Apple offers AirPods 5 with a USB-C charging case or a wireless charging case that supports Qi chargers, the Apple Watch charger, and USB-C. This last configuration adds volume control from the pin and reaches up to five hours of playback with active cancellationeither up to 22 hours using the case.

The headphones also support responses to Siri using head movements, live translation, and Siri AI. This last function will not be available initially in the European Union, so it should not be presented as a feature usable from day one in Spain.

The Apple Watch Series 12, Apple Watch Ultra 4, and AirPods 5 can be pre-ordered starting September 9 and will begin shipping and hit stores on September 18.