Apple Watch Series 12 May Add New Chip and Longer Battery Life in 2 Months

3 articles · Updated · MacRumors · Jul 20

Apple Watch Series 12 is now about two months from launch, with rumors centering on a new chip and longer battery life as the most likely upgrades.
Leaked Apple code points to the first chip refresh after a 1-year hiatus, replacing the reused S10 silicon found in the Series 11, Ultra 3 and SE 3.
Battery life is also said to be a focus; Apple rates the Series 11 at up to 24 hours per charge, or 38 hours in Low Power Mode.
Touch ID remains less certain despite code references suggesting a side-button fingerprint sensor, with at least one leaker disputing it and major Apple watchers not backing the claim.
A separate rumor says a watch band could carry at least 1 health sensor, which would shift sensing beyond the watch body for the first time.