Apple Watch Series 12 retains design while Google eyes Apple‑like unlock on Pixel Watch

Apple announced that the upcoming Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4 will look almost identical to the current models, with no major visual redesign. The focus shifts to internal upgrades, including a new processor that promises noticeably faster performance, better battery management, and refreshed health‑tracking algorithms such as improved blood‑pressure monitoring. No new Apple Watch SE is expected this year, and a major redesign is slated for one to two years ahead.

Separately, Google is reportedly planning to add a feature to its Pixel Watch that mirrors Apple’s iPhone‑based unlock for the Apple Watch. The function would let users unlock the smartwatch using a paired Pixel phone, potentially with biometric or passcode options, initially limited to Pixel devices but possibly expanding to other Wear OS watches in the future.