Apple officially announces Apple Watch Series 12 with optional ceramic case variant at September Event 2026 (September 9, Apple Park) (confirmed by Apple press release or apple.com)
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Published on 1. September 2026
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Predicted for 9. September 2026
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Based on: Speculative
MacRumors and TidBITS both report that the Apple September Event 2026 ('Surprise and Shine', September 9) will feature Apple Watch Series 12 — including a new ceramic case option — plus Apple Watch Ultra 4 and AirPods 5 alongside iPhone 18 models. This is the first product event under new CEO John Ternus (taking office September 1, 2026). Apple has without exception announced a new Apple Watch at this event every year since 2015; the 11-year track record combined with broad leak confirmation makes an announcement very likely.
Data basis for this prediction
- MacRumors: 'Apple Event Announced for September 9: Surprise and Shine' (26. August 2026)
- TidBITS: Sechs neue Produkte erwartet inkl. Apple Watch Series 12 mit Keramik (28. August 2026)
- MacRumors: Apple Watch Series 12 Leak — Keramikgehäuse-Option (August 2026)
Verdict: Hit
[Vorzeitig entschieden] Apple Watch Series 12 wurde angekündigt, inklusive Keramikgehäuse-Variante (Pearl White und Night Blue) – Rückkehr nach ca. 6 Jahren. Quelle: MacRumors, Android Headlines, TechRadar
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