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Grab a grain of salt and join me; it's time to chew on the biggest Apple Watch rumors of 2026 (so far). With not one but two new models possible in September — the Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4 — there's a lot to cover. So, let's focus on the flagship.As is often the case this time of year, leaks and "insider" reports are plentiful, ranging from believable to, well, not. With that in mind, here's everything we think we know about Apple's next flagship wearable, the Apple Watch Series 12, including whether or not it has a chance of making our Best Smartwatch list.Apple Watch 12: Rumors in briefPrice and launch: Expected to launch mid-September, possibly on Tuesday the 8th; preorders will likely open launch week, with units shipping the following week; a price increase is possible followingHealth and fitness: Support for wrist-based blood pressure readings is rumored but remains unlikely; an updated Health app focused on long-term trends is possible; Apple may also (finally) bring users' health, fitness, and medical data under the roof of a singular appDesign and display: A more efficient LTPO display is possible; a fingerprint scanner for Touch ID is rumored but less likelyAI features: The Series 12 is expected to support Apple's new Siri AI voice assistant; a personalized wellness concierge is also rumoredBattery life: A larger capacity battery is possible; the S12 processor could bring efficiency improvements, tooApple Watch 12: Price and launch predictions
