
Apple Watch Series 12 vs Fitbit Edge swim test
The Apple Watch Series 12 matched Speedo smart goggles down to the metre in a 1,400m swim. The Fitbit Edge did not — and offers no way to set pool length before jumping in.
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The Apple Watch Series 12 is the latest model in Apple's mainline smartwatch lineup. Hitechreports covers its design, features, performance, pricing, and availability across major retailers.

The Apple Watch Series 12 matched Speedo smart goggles down to the metre in a 1,400m swim. The Fitbit Edge did not — and offers no way to set pool length before jumping in.

A TechRadar review of the Apple Watch Series 12 praises its new Readiness Score and upgraded health sensors but finds little reason to upgrade from a Series 10 or 11, since the design barely changes and Apple's AI features aren't ready yet.

9to5Mac's weekend deals roundup, published Saturday, lists up to $200 off the M5 MacBook Air and Mac Studio, $150 off the M6 Mac mini, and discounts on AirPods, Apple Watch Series 12 and new Magic accessories.

Apple has rolled out fourth developer betas for iOS 27.2, macOS 27.2 Golden Gate, and watchOS 27.2, skipping the usual 27.1 milestone on non-foldable iPhones ahead of a broader public release.

A day-long test pitting the Apple Watch Series 12 against the Series 11 found the newer watch's far more frequent heart rate readings don't meaningfully worsen battery drain, despite Apple's overhauled sensor hardware.

Amazon has kept its Prime Day pricing alive on current Apple Watch models, with the Apple Watch SE 3 starting at $199.99 and Apple Watch Series 12 inventory holding steady at sale lows.

Apple Watch Series 12 launched at $399, but Prime Big Deal Days pushed it to a record-low $349 in the US and Rs 39,990 in India.

A weekly Apple deals roundup from 9to5Toys lists up to $150 off the M6 Mac mini and $200 off the Mac Studio, alongside cuts on AirPods Max 2, Apple Watch Series 12 and more.

Amazon continued offering its Prime Day discount pricing on several Apple Watch Series 12 configurations on Friday, extending all-time low promotions on 46mm cellular variants and other select Apple hardware.

Amazon is still selling the AirPods Max 2 for $429 in all colors, down from $549, days after Prime Big Deal Days wrapped up, alongside discounts on the Mac mini, MacBook Air and Apple Watch Series 12.

Black Titanium Apple Watch Ultra 4 with Burgundy Trail Loop is $699.99 on Amazon — matching its Prime Big Deal Days low and shaving $99 off the regular $799 price.

9to5Toys flagged an Apple Books sale on October 8 cutting ebooks and audiobooks to as low as $3, while Prime Day discounts on AirPods Max 2, the M6 Mac mini and Apple Watch Series 12 are still running.

Apple Watch Series 12 drops to $349 in US, Rs 39,990 in India for Prime Big Deal Days — 42mm and 46mm models both discounted $50 off launch price.

Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days have lowered the Apple Watch Series 12 to $349 in the United States, a $50 cut from its $399 start price.

Apple Watch Series 12 managed a slight repairability bump to 4 out of 10 in teardowns, but glued screens and missing parts continue to frustrate fixers.

Fall Prime Big Deal Days promotions brought discounts across Apple hardware, including markdown pricing on the Apple Watch Series 12, M6 Mac mini, and related accessories.

Amazon discounted the Apple Watch Ultra 4 with Translucent Gray Ocean Band by nearly $100 on Wednesday, returning the high-end smartwatch configuration to an all-time low alongside broader fall sales.

Amazon cut the Apple Watch Series 12 to $349.99 and the SE 3 to $199 during its Prime Big Deal Days promotion, alongside discounts across AirPods and M5 Macs.

Amazon discounted the Natural Titanium Apple Watch Ultra 3 to $599.97 during its fall event, bringing the previous flagship wearable to a fresh low below its older $649 floor.

Amazon's October shopping event brings discounts across smartwatches and tablets, cutting prices on the Apple Watch Series 12, Samsung Galaxy Tab S11, Fire TV Stick 4K and Google Pixel Watch 5.

Apple will post fiscal Q4 2026 results on November 2, the first earnings call led by new CEO John Ternus, with revenue guided at 9 to 11 percent growth despite supply constraints.

iFixit's teardown of the Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 found slightly easier battery swaps but unchanged screen repairability, with both watches scoring 4 out of 10, well behind the Pixel Watch 5's 9.

Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 hit record-low prices on Amazon Prime Big Deal Days 2026 — starting now.

Apple Watch Series 12 is live worldwide at $399, matching last year’s entry price despite new hardware — including the S11 chip, upgraded health sensors, and Ceramic Shield 2 on aluminum models. But Macworld’s review flags inconsistent battery life, sluggishness, and a subtle but unusual discontinuity between display and bezel across

Amazon has dropped Apple Watch Series 12 prices to $350, a new all-time low, as part of its 2026 fall Prime Day sale. The ceramic model is also discounted by $50 — its first price cut since release. Deals are live now, with no end date confirmed.

Apple has seeded the third developer betas of iOS 27.2, watchOS 27.2, tvOS 27.2, visionOS 27.2, iPadOS 27.2, and macOS Golden Gate 27.2. The Health app overhaul—featuring readiness scoring—is now under active testing.