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Andrew Gebhart
PCMag
“the Series 12 comfortably claims our Editors' Choice award as the undisputed top pick for most iPhone users.”
Critical Assessment
What Critics Praise
- Major internal hardware changes
- Thoughtful privacy structure for audio
- More useful Siri on wrist
- Faster charging capability
- Redesigned sensor array
- Heart rate every five seconds
Points of Contention
- Many features unavailable at launch
- Requires agreement to multiple terms
- Only compatible with iPhone
- Sound recognition produces frequent false alerts
- Familiar design offers little visual upgrade
Professional Reviews
3 reviews from 3 critics80
Victoria Song
The Verge
“A surprisingly consequential update for the world’s most popular smartwatch.”
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Vanessa Hand Orellana
CNET
“For now, even without the Audio Intelligence features, and maybe in spite of them, there’s a lot to like about the Series 12.”
