Reviewer Urges 3 Apple Watch Series 12 Upgrades, Warns Against New Band System
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Updated · Tom's Guide · Jul 3
Reviewer Urges 3 Apple Watch Series 12 Upgrades, Warns Against New Band System
3 articles · Updated · Tom's Guide · Jul 3
Summary
A smartwatch reviewer said Apple Watch Series 12 should add biometric unlocking, a 3,000-nit display and AI-powered Siri ahead of an expected early September launch.
Touch ID topped the wish list because passcode entry on the current watch is cumbersome, while Macworld has reported biometric authentication could arrive via Touch ID or Face ID hardware.
Display brightness was the second priority, with the reviewer arguing Apple needs to match the 3,000-nit screens on rival Pixel Watch and Galaxy Watch models rather than stay at 2,000 nits.
AI-powered Siri was framed as the biggest software gap, with the reviewer pointing to Google's Gemini assistant on competing watches and questioning whether Apple's upgraded Siri will be ready this fall.
The main feature to avoid was a redesigned band attachment system, which could break compatibility with existing straps as Apple prepares what would be its 12th straight annual flagship watch refresh.