Ahead of the announcement of Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 later this week, code in the beta versions of watchOS 27 and iOS 27 points to a number of new features for the product line. The information comes from a new post by MacRumors forum member “pdfu.” Findings include: New “Readiness” app: A new, separate Watch app codenamed “Readiness,” distinct from the existing Vitals app. The watchOS 27 launcher apparently includes it in the default Home screen layout immediately after the Workout app, and the Watch companion app in iOS 27 references the same app in its logic for arranging apps on the Home Screen. Its name and location next to the Workout app suggest that Apple is preparing a more substantial preparation or recovery experience for the Apple Watch. More Complete Strength Workouts: Expanded health infrastructure to store individual sets, rep counts, weight, equipment, body side, and duration. New optical sensing system: A new sensor family called “Sunstone4p0” with lower noise coefficients and channel selection based on wrist and orientation. This could indicate revised heart-sensing hardware in an upcoming Apple Watch, featuring improved readings when the reflected pulse signal is weak and specialized detection based on the watch’s location. 128GB Storage: A NAND storage profile tied to the T8320 chip for Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4, suggesting they could offer 128GB of storage, up from 64GB on previous models. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman previously reported that the Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 will tout new health and fitness features. pdfu has become an intriguing source of code discoveries in recent weeks. The forum member previously spotted references to two unreleased game controllers in the first macOS 26.7 release candidate, identified by the internal names T6502 and T1057, and separately found evidence in audioOS 27 beta 8 pointing to a four-speaker HomePod surround sound system and a new “Party Mode” feature. Popular Stories New Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4 Features Revealed Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman today outlined in more detail what to expect from the Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4 launching on September 9. While it was initially rumored that Touch ID could be coming to the Apple Watch this year, Gurman reiterated that he doesn’t expect the Series 12 or Ultra 4 to have any major design changes compared to the current Series 11 and Ultra. 3 models. …Apple Watch Series 12: Everything to expect next month The Apple Watch Series 12 will almost certainly be unveiled at Apple’s annual iPhone event next month, and rumors point to another quieter refresh year for the device. Apple hasn’t altered the design of the Apple Watch since the Series 10 arrived in 2024, and it’s not expected to change this year either, making 2026 the third year of the current case. This is not unusual as every Apple…’I wouldn’t be talking to you’: Apple shares Apple Watch survival storyWednesday, September 2, 2026 10:25 am PDT by Juli CloverApple today shared a short video featuring an Apple Watch user named Amanda who says her device saved her life. In 2024, Amanda began receiving alerts about an abnormal heart rhythm. Her watch alerted her to changes in her resting heart rate and vital signs overnight, prompting her to visit her doctor. She ended up being diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia, an aggressive cancer. After…
