Fresh insights from Apple's internal code hint at a major hardware overhaul for the Apple Watch series scheduled for 2026. Macworld has exclusively uncovered and confirmed internal documents revealing that Apple is actively testing biometric authentication features for its upcoming Apple Watch models, particularly the integration of "AppleMesa" – the codename for Touch ID. This revelation implies that prototype Apple Watches are already equipped with fingerprint recognition technology, which is poised to debut in the series launching next year.
