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Apple Watch Series 12 reportedly revives ceramic case option
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A hands-on revisit of the white ceramic Apple Watch Series 5 Edition highlights the material's design, as Series 12 is rumored to bring back ceramic for the first time since Series 5 was discontinued.
For engineers, the rumored return of ceramic as a case material signals a potential shift in Apple's materials strategy, affecting manufacturing and supply chain decisions. The hands-on details design changes and packaging trade-offs that could inform product design choices. The rumor suggests Apple is revisiting a premium material that was discontinued, indicating a possible trend in wearable design.
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Apple Watch Series 12 is rumored to include a ceramic option for the first time since the Series 5 was discontinued.
The white ceramic Series 5 Edition features a ceramic back cover and a Digital Crown with a black cap and red accent ring.
The Series 5 Edition packaging no longer includes the Magnetic Charging Dock and a special book, but includes a Sport band with a ceramic pin.
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