Apple expands wearable ecosystem with AirPods 5, Watch Series 12, Ultra 4

Alongside the flagship iPhone Duo foldable , and the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max smartphones, Apple launched a broad refresh of its personal accessories ecosystem, introducing AirPods 5, Watch Series 12, and Watch Ultra 4. The releases push to integrate on-device AI deeply into wearable devices while advancing non-invasive health monitoring. By pairing new custom silicon with upgraded acoustic and biometric sensors, Apple aims to maintain its position in hearables and smartwatches, two categories