# Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4: What to Expect New Apple Watch models focus on health and performance updates. - **Source:** [9to5Mac](https://brifing.si/source/59447403-ce5b-427c-8132-8614f549929a) - **Published:** 2026-07-26 - **Topic:** [Business](https://brifing.si/c/business) - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/61342907-e490-48fb-9d68-43349ccb5d51 ## New Apple Watch Models Coming Apple plans to announce the Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 in September. According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, the company won't make major design changes this year. Instead, it will focus on health, fitness features, and performance improvements. ## Performance Boost Expected The Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 are expected to feature a more powerful chip this year. This will be the first new processor since the Series 9 and Ultra 2 in 2023, making the watches faster and more efficient. ## Advancements in Health Features Apple is working on new health features like high blood pressure notifications. However, specific updates for this year's models remain unclear. Bigger innovations, such as blood sugar monitoring, are slated for future releases. ## No Apple Watch SE Update Gurman reports that Apple won't release a new Apple Watch SE model this year. Last year's SE 3 brought significant updates, including an always-on display and better performance. ## Future Innovations Apple is planning more radical changes for the Apple Watch in the coming years. The company aims to launch a blood sugar monitoring feature, a project conceived during the Steve Jobs era, by the end of this decade. ## User Reactions The current state of the Apple Watch lineup and upcoming updates are eagerly followed by users. New health features and performance improvements are expected to further enhance the user experience. ## Sources covering this story - https://9to5mac.com/2026/07/26/apple-watch-series-12-and-ultra-4-what-to-expect/ — --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. Copyright in the original article belongs to its publisher; read the full piece at the link above._