A new report from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman suggests Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4 may be relatively minor updates when they arrive this year. For shoppers waiting for a major leap, the early outlook points to a more modest refresh rather than a dramatic overhaul.
The report, highlighted by MacRumors, indicates that expectations should stay measured for both upcoming models. In other words, Apple appears more likely to focus on smaller refinements than on headline-grabbing changes for the next standard Apple Watch and the next Ultra version.
One rumor that had circulated was the possibility of Touch ID coming to the Apple Watch line. Based on Gurman’s latest expectations, that feature does not appear likely for these models, which is notable for buyers hoping Apple would add a new biometric option beyond its current approach.
If this preview proves accurate, Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4 could end up being important mostly for incremental improvements instead of major new features. That would make this year’s Apple Watch update feel more evolutionary than revolutionary.
