The new Apple Watch Series 12 runs on the S11 chip. Thanks to the new Health Sensing System, the watch measures heart rate more frequently and accurately — every 5 seconds — and measures heart rate variability up to 24 times more often. The Readiness feature now takes all your activity into account and assesses the body’s readiness for physical activity on a scale from 0 to 10. In addition, the watch supports a new class of AI features — Audio Intelligence, which recognizes sounds around the user.
When Was Apple Watch Series 12 Released?
Apple introduced the 12th-generation Apple Watch on September 9, 2026. Official sales have already started — order the device at iSpace. If you want to be among the first to learn about new products and exclusive offers, join our community and follow us on social media.
Apple Watch Series 12 Design and Display
The watch retains its familiar elegant design and two case sizes — 42 and 46 mm. However, the choice of materials has expanded: a ceramic case has been added to the aluminum and titanium options.
| Material | Colors |
| Aluminum | Dark Bronze, Light Gold, Black, Space Gray |
| Titanium | Radiant Gold, Natural |
| Ceramic | Pearl White, Night Blue |
Series 12 features an Always-On Retina display with a wide-angle OLED panel. Brightness can range from 1 to 2,000 nits, so the screen is comfortable to view in low light and remains readable in bright sunlight. Aluminum models are now protected by Ceramic Shield 2 instead of Ion-X, while titanium and ceramic models feature sapphire crystal. With this type of protection, damaging the screen requires considerable effort.
Processor and Battery Life
The S11 chip powers all sensors and artificial intelligence features. Audio Intelligence includes:
- Sound Recognition — recognizes sounds around you and sends a notification to the smartwatch, for example, if you are wearing headphones and do not hear a baby crying, a siren, or the doorbell;
- Live Rewind — shows a text version of the last 15 seconds of a conversation, which is useful if you got distracted or did not hear something clearly but do not want to ask again;
- Shazam automatically identifies music playing nearby in the background and displays the track name in the widget. To use this feature, activate the Music Detection toggle in Smart Stack in advance;
- Siri Recap creates a brief summary of a conversation in the Siri app, helping refresh your memory after a work meeting or a doctor’s appointment.
All these options will be available in Georgia, but Live Rewind and Siri Recap currently support only English. Apple may expand the list of supported languages over time, but Georgian is not expected to be included yet.
Series 12 lasts up to 24 hours with normal use and up to 38 hours in Low Power Mode. Apple Watch Series 12 battery life during outdoor workouts has improved: the charge lasts up to 10 hours — 25% longer than Series 11. Fast charging is also supported: 15 minutes on the charging puck provides up to 12 hours of normal use, while 5 minutes is enough for up to 10 hours of sleep tracking.
Health Features and New Sensors
The new Health Sensing System uses updated optical and electrical sensors. The watch measures heart rate every five seconds throughout the day, providing more data and reflecting activity levels more accurately in the Activity rings. Heart rate variability, or HRV, can be measured every five minutes — up to 24 times more often than in the previous generation.
If you are unsure whether to work out, you can now take the Readiness score into account. This feature analyzes activity, physiological metrics, and sleep quality, then assigns a score from 0 to 10. After a hard workout or poor sleep, the score may drop, while rest can increase it. The score is updated throughout the day and is convenient to check before your next workout.
Familiar health features remain available: blood oxygen measurement, ECG, sleep tracking, notifications for excessively high or low heart rate, sleep apnea, and hypertension. The watch has long since become more than just an accessory, turning into a personal assistant that stays with you and helps you monitor your health.
The new Apple Watch Series 12 features will also be complemented by an updated Health app on iPhone, which will be released later this year. Reports will become more detailed and accurate. The Health Age feature in the Longevity section compares selected health metrics with chronological age. If the difference is significant, it may be a reason to pay closer attention to your health. Personalized recommendations will also be updated in the For You section. The app will work on all iPhones with the latest operating system and Apple Intelligence.
Fitness and Workouts with Apple Watch Series 12
Apple has updated the step-counting algorithms: the watch now measures distance more accurately when walking and running indoors. With the Steps complication, you can see your step count directly on the watch face.
Workout Buddy now works on the watch even without an iPhone nearby, as long as it is connected to Wi-Fi or cellular service. The feature provides tips during workouts but does not support Georgian — you can use English or Spanish.
Connectivity and Compatibility
All new Apple Watch 2026 models support Wi-Fi 4 and Bluetooth 5.3. GPS and GPS + Cellular versions are available.
The watch comes with watchOS 27. For initial setup, you need a smartphone that supports iOS 27 — any model starting with iPhone 11.
Where to Buy the New Apple Watch 12?
Apple Watch Series 12 is available at iSpace. Only original devices with an official one-year warranty are offered.
Place your order online with courier delivery right to your door or visit our iSpace stores in Batumi and Tbilisi. When purchasing, you can use Trade In, an installment plan or loan from partner banks. If you still have questions, contact our experts in stores, by phone, or through the chat on the website — we will be happy to help.
Apple Watch Ultra 4 was also introduced on September 9 — read more about this model on our blog.
FAQ
What’s New in Apple Watch Series 12?
The watch received the Health Sensing System, the S11 chip, more frequent heart rate and HRV measurements, the Readiness score, and Audio Intelligence features. The lineup has also been expanded with a ceramic case and new colors.
Where to Buy the New Apple Watch 12?
The official Apple Watch Series 12 release date in Georgia is September 25. You can check the availability of the required size, material, and color at ispace.ge.
What Health Tracking Features Were Added to the New Apple Watch Series 12?
Series 12 measures heart rate and HRV more frequently, while Readiness shows readiness for physical activity on a scale from 0 to 10. Later in 2026, Apple plans to update the Health app on iPhone.
How Long Does Apple Watch Series 12 Last Without Recharging?
The watch battery lasts up to 24 hours with normal use and up to 38 hours in Low Power Mode.
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