New Apple Watch Models Bring Design Changes and Subscription-Free Use

UPDATE - follow-up to Hands-On: The Apple Watch Series 12 And Ultra 4 - Hodinkee: Recent hands-on reports and reviews for the Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 highlight several distinct hardware and software details.

Design Changes

The Apple Watch Series 12 features slightly larger bezels and a Digital Crown that sticks out more than in past models.

Reviews and Guides

CNET reports that the Apple Watch Series 12 offers a subscription-free experience. At the same time, WIRED notes that the Apple Watch Ultra 4 leaves users with fewer reasons to choose the Ultra version. MacRumors has also published a buyer's guide comparing the Series 12 and the Ultra 4, while Hodinkee and AppleInsider provided the initial hands-on coverage.