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Apple Introduces New Audio Intelligence Features for Apple Watch
Apple’s new watches add on-device audio tools that transcribe 15 seconds of speech and flag sirens, alarms and doorbells.
- On Wednesday, September 9, 2026, Apple unveiled the Apple Watch Series 12 and rugged Apple Watch Ultra 4, both featuring the new S11 chip and upgraded Health Sensing System for enhanced health tracking.
- Driven by the S11 processor, the new watches include redesigned optical and electrical sensors capturing background heart rate data every 5 seconds—60 times more frequently than previous models.
- Pricing remains stable: the Apple Watch Series 12 starts at $399, while the Apple Watch Ultra 4 is priced at $799 and offers up to 50 hours of battery life, extending to 84 hours in Low Power Mode.
- Siri Recap and Live Rewind are new 'Audio Intelligence' features that process ambient audio using a 'Secure Exclave,' hardware-isolated compartment designed to 'omit potentially harmful content,' according to company documentation.
- WatchOS 27 arrives September 14, bringing AI capabilities to the wrist as Apple competes with specialized AI wearable manufacturers including Amazon and Plaud Inc. in the emerging category.
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