# How to turn off the new 'always listening' feature on Apple Watches

> **Newsylist Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-09-17 12:29 UTC · Category: Technology · Sources: 3 · Current Velocity: 1.3

## Key People, Organizations & Locations
Apple, How, Watches

## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Published (UTC) | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| WIRED | The Apple Watch Series 12 Is All About the Details | 2026-09-16 20:10 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiYEFVX3lxTE8tQlRfdzBYZkl0RVh1Y2lvU1p4UXdtNnQwXzBDd0NHV2hLbVJQN1NFRGNscm1jZXR2aE5Qb0dmWG0tNnRucFp2VE13STk3VVVEX3pMYmNtZzZlM2pITTVVUQ?oc=5) |
| CNET | Apple Watch Series 12 Review: I’m Loving the Subscription-Free Life | 2026-09-16 20:10 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMib0FVX3lxTE93R1dXcmZabEd0UHotTmFNM015bFBqTkktMUg2UVpXYnljWE1VZkpENHNNcWtCbGJkT1ctRklKMG9vV3Q1VTVpUW9NTm81RlgxZm1lZzhpbHRUTzBrQWRFS2ZTVm5hVVlKbWpPU0F4cw?oc=5) |
| The Verge | The Apple Watch Series 12 is the start of a new wearable era | 2026-09-16 20:10 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMijwFBVV95cUxNbVdWU1ZNOTF1SEVwN1Vma1Q2RWM0UHg1bTVCbk5lN3pRcEpJWGc4MG4wcjhFNzBYZVZWZHlTTVpDc19RU082bTYwTUhUbU9BdzZVdm9TX1pKNjFoOTN6RkZuZGNHVzlKaV9vNkFBeVFXZGlLLThuY1JnYzdra29RcndDX2hmNjlqbUZ1VzFYOA?oc=5) |

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