Apple Watch to Introduce Limited AI Features and Subtle UI Updates in watchOS 12

New watchOS 12 features will rely on paired iPhones for AI functionality and incorporate design elements inspired by Apple's Solarium language.

The Apple Watch will not run onboard Apple Intelligence but will offer AI-powered features through its paired iPhone due to hardware constraints.
watchOS 12 will introduce minor user interface tweaks influenced by the Solarium design language, including subtle translucency and refreshed icons.
The updates will not constitute a major overhaul, with only incremental changes compared to broader updates expected for iOS 19.
Apple plans to detail these changes, alongside other ecosystem updates, during the Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) in June 2025.
Rollout of watchOS 12 updates is expected later this year, aligning with Apple's strategy of gradual ecosystem evolution.