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The Series 12 gains a battery pull tab and a simpler display connector, while the Ultra 4 is unchanged. iFixit also says Apple's Watch repair policy falls short of Right to Repair laws in ten US states.
Owners describe redness, itching, and burning that matches the new sensor layout. Here is what changed on the back of the watch and what Apple recommends if your wrist reacts.
A San Diego federal jury found Apple infringed two Taction haptics patents tied to the Taptic Engine and awarded about $5.72 billion — not willful; Apple says it will appeal.
Apple shipped watchOS 27.0.1 for Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 only, with release notes that include a fix for unexpected restarts — the first public update after this week’s owner-reported reboot wave.
MacRumors, citing Bloomberg: Apple has been exploring a screenless, Whoop-like fitness band and has built prototypes — but has not decided to ship. If it proceeds, launch would likely be no earlier than 2028.
MacRumors: App Switcher returns in the second watchOS 27.2 developer beta via press-and-hold at the bottom of the screen; Digital Crown double-press stays reserved for Live Rewind later this year on Series 12 / Ultra 4.
