All articles tagged with #health sensors
Apple’s new Series 12 and Ultra 4 feature a redesigned optical heart rate sensor that closes the accuracy gap with Garmin. Independent testing shows the new sensor is significantly better than previous Apple models but still trails chest straps. The update also introduces a new Readiness score and more frequent health data sampling.
Apple has released the Watch Ultra 4, featuring a new S11 chip, doubled RAM, and significantly improved battery life. The device introduces a new Health Sensing System and 'Audio Intelligence' features, including Siri Recap, which has sparked intense debate regarding privacy and consent.
Apple’s new Series 12 smartwatch retains its familiar design but introduces significant internal upgrades, including a doubled memory capacity and a new S11 chip. The device features enhanced health sensors and controversial audio tools that process data locally to protect privacy, though critics question the ethics of ambient listening capabilities.
Apple’s new Watch Series 12 features a re-engineered sensor array for higher heart-rate accuracy, a new S11 chip, and AI-driven audio tools. While the design remains familiar, the device introduces a Readiness score and a revamped Health app, maintaining the $399 starting price.
Apple’s new Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 feature 4GB of RAM, double the previous generation, while maintaining starting prices of $399 and $799. This upgrade supports new AI features despite a global memory chip shortage that forced price increases elsewhere.
Apple is set to unveil the Apple Watch Ultra 4 and Series 12 on September 9, 2026. The Ultra 4 will feature improved battery life, a new S11 chip for faster Siri AI, and advanced health sensors. watchOS 27 will introduce a new 'Readiness' app and updated workout tracking.
Apple is expected to launch the Apple Watch Ultra 4 and Series 12 in September 2026. The new models will feature a new S-class chip, likely the S11 or S12, to support AI features in watchOS 27. The Ultra 4 is rumored to double its sensor count for improved health tracking, while design changes remain minimal.
Rumors suggest Apple Watch Ultra 4 will launch next month with an S11 chip to power faster Siri AI, a major upgrade to health sensors (potential new hypertension alert), and significantly improved power efficiency that could extend battery life, debuting alongside the iPhone 18 Pro.
Garmin appears to be preparing CIRQA, a screenless fitness and recovery band that relies on the Garmin Connect app for data visualization. The device reportedly packs advanced health sensors—HRV, respiratory rate, pulse oximetry, skin temperature—with speculation it could also include an electrodermal activity (EDA) sensor for stress tracking. The mostly-display-free design would extend battery life but require pairing with a phone or Garmin device for GPS and data access. An accidental listing on Garmin Romania and earlier regulatory filings point to an advanced development stage and an imminent launch, positioning CIRQA to compete with screenless trackers like Whoop within Garmin’s ecosystem.
DigiTimes claims the Apple Watch Ultra 4 will receive a full redesign with a major upgrade to sensing functions and a new blood-pressure notification feature that analyzes heartbeat responses via the rear optical heart-rate sensor, reportedly under FDA review; the report also hints at future noninvasive glucose monitoring, with a fall 2026 launch and potential 20–30% rise in Ultra shipments.
A Chinese leaker claims the next Apple Watch models won’t add Touch ID, instead prioritizing larger batteries and advanced health sensors. Unlocking is expected to remain tied to the paired iPhone, and adding a fingerprint sensor would incur extra cost and take space away from battery capacity. Earlier hints of Touch ID were found in old code, but a major design update isn’t anticipated until 2028, with glucose monitoring potentially on the horizon.
The Apple Watch Ultra 3 is set to be unveiled at Apple's September 9 event, featuring a larger display with always-on upgrades, a new S11 chip for better performance, 5G and satellite connectivity for enhanced outdoor use, and potential new health sensors like high blood pressure detection, along with updated watch faces.
The upcoming AirPods Pro 3 are expected to feature a new H3 chip for improved firmware updates and audio capabilities, enhanced active noise cancellation, a slightly redesigned and smaller charging case, new health sensors including heart rate and temperature monitoring, and a live translation feature possibly requiring the H3 chip. The launch is anticipated at Apple's September 9 event.
The upcoming AirPods Pro 3 are rumored to include two new health sensors, but details about the translation or release have been delayed, indicating ongoing development or localization issues.
The upcoming AirPods Pro 3 may include health sensors for heart rate and temperature, but the much-anticipated live translation feature might not be ready at launch and could be added later via software update, according to an anonymous source. Apple is expected to unveil the device alongside new iPhone and Apple Watch models next week.