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Upgrade to Apple Watch Series 12 or Ultra 4? Here’s how to get the most out of it
Publication: 9to5Mac
Author: Zac Hall
Source published: 05/10/2026, 18:35:26 UTC
Briefing created: 05/10/2026, 19:05:38 UTC
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Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 offer enhanced performance and new health sensing features, though daily usability often requires specific setup adjustments. Key changes include automatic Shazam recognition and new health complications, which may require user intervention to activate. The evidence suggests these upgrades are significant but not immediately obvious without deliberate configuration.
Key points
- Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 introduce automatic Shazam recognition as a new capability.
- Users may need to configure new health complications to fully utilize the Series 12's health sensing features.
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