Apple starts preorders for Watch Series 12, Ultra 4 with new Health Sensing System
Summary
Apple has started taking preorders for the new Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4, which include a new Health Sensing System and the S11 chip for more accurate heart rate monitoring. These watches offer more frequent heart rate and heart rate variability (HRV) measurements and new health features that help users better understand their fitness and recovery.Key Facts
- The Watch Series 12 starts at $399, and the Ultra 4 starts at $799.
- Both watches use the S11 chip with a new Health Sensing System for better heart rate accuracy.
- The watches measure heart rate every five seconds and can track HRV up to 24 times more often than previous models.
- The Health Sensing System includes redesigned photodiodes and larger electrodes to improve light capture and skin contact.
- A new heart rate watch face lets users see their heart rate in real time.
- The watches provide a "readiness" score from 0 to 10, based on recent activity, training, vitals, and sleep.
- The iOS Health app will add a “Health Age” score and new lab tests for over 50 biomarkers available through Quest Diagnostics.
- New Apple Intelligence features include Shazam music detection, Live Rewind for text snippets of recent conversations, and Siri Recap to summarize conversations.
- Both watches will ship starting September 18, 2024.
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