Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 Now Available for Preorder

Apple has announced the preorder availability of its new Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4. The new smartwatches come with several updates under the hood, despite maintaining a similar design to their predecessors. The Apple Watch SE model has been skipped for 2026, with the SE 3 model still available. Prices for the new watches remain unchanged. Apple's "Surprise and shine" event focused on the iPhone Duo, but the new Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 have garnered attention from those interested in wearables. Victoria Song from The Verge got hands-on experience with both smartwatches, highlighting the updates that might make them worth preordering.