The author upgraded from the Apple Watch Series 10 to Series 12 despite owning the former for only a few months. The Series 12 features a slightly thicker bezel but offers significantly improved health tracking. Key upgrades include a much better heart-rate monitor and a new 'Readiness' app that provides deeper insights than previous models.
The device also feels faster, especially with Siri, and the Health app now presents data in a more comprehensive and useful way. While still using a WHOOP band for comparison, the author finds Apple's health tracking competitive and no longer feels like an afterthought. The WHOOP subscription costs $239/year and offers little advantage over Apple Health.
The author concludes that the Apple Watch Series 12 represents a major step forward as a serious health wearable.
Source: 9to5Mac · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing