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Apple Watch Series 12 Cuts Heart Checks to 5 Seconds

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  • Apple launched the Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 featuring a Health Sensing System.
  • The watches now record heart rate every five seconds, up from five-minute intervals.
  • The new Theater Mode defaults to five-minute checks to reduce visible light in dark settings.
  • Users can enable continuous monitoring in Theater Mode via Settings > Heart > Allow Continuous Measurements.
  • Sleep Mode also switches to five-minute intervals, extending battery life while inactive.