Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 to Skip Redesign, Gain New Chips in 2026

Apple's Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 are in late-stage testing, per Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. The 2026 models skip a major redesign, focusing on health and fitness upgrades, spec bumps, and likely new silicon — ending a three-year run of carry-over S9 chips from 2023. A broader redesign is expected in 2027 or 2028.