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Apple Watch Series 12 review: still superb, but Google has caught up

The Apple Watch Series 12 remains a superb smartwatch, but our review finds Google's rival has closed the gap, raising the question of whether Apple has done enough.

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Verdict: the Apple Watch Series 12 is still a superb smartwatch, but it no longer stands as far ahead of Google's competing wearable as Apple's watches once did.

The central question

The review asks whether Apple has done enough with the Series 12 to make it a great smartwatch that is worth buying. The answer is more nuanced than in past years. Apple's watch keeps the polish that made the line a benchmark, yet Google has caught up.

What it means for buyers

For anyone choosing a smartwatch, the takeaway is that the Series 12 remains a strong option, but it is no longer the automatic choice. Google's offering is now a credible alternative that deserves a place on the shortlist, particularly for people weighing which ecosystem to buy into.

The Series 12 is a refinement of a proven formula, and that formula is still among the best available. Its main challenge is no longer the gap to the competition but how much value Apple's yearly update adds for existing owners and newcomers alike.

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