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Mark Gurman: Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 Coming Later 2026 with S11 Chip Performance Boost

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Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 get real processing power with the S11, but it changes nothing if Apple keeps shipping weekend battery life while Garmin Fenix 8 Pro and Coros Pace 3 deliver two-week endurance.

Marty’s Take:

The S11 bump matters less than what Apple keeps skipping: real health-sensor upgrades. While Series 12 and Ultra 4 chase clock speed, competitors are shipping actual diagnostic features. Anyone shopping this cycle should compare against the field first: check FTT’s best fitness tracker rankings before assuming a faster chip justifies the upgrade price.

Shop mentioned gear: Garmin Fenix 8 Pro | Coros Pace 3 | Apple Watch Series 12

Source: MacRumors

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Marty S.

Marty S.

Marty is a contributor at Fitness Tech Trends, focused on helping readers cut through the noise and make informed decisions about fitness technology. He dives deep into product comparisons, analyzes features that actually matter, and breaks down technical specs into practical insights. Whether readers are choosing between heart rate monitors, deciding on recovery tools, or figuring out which smartwatch fits their training style, Marty aims to provide straightforward, no-hype guidance. When he’s not researching the latest gear, he’s probably testing theories about what makes certain products stick while others fade into the gadget graveyard.