We already know that pre-orders for the Apple Watch will begin on April 10th. Apple has now revealed exactly when we will need to be at our computers to submit those pre-orders. Its website now indicates that Apple Watch pre-orders will start sometime “after” 12:01 AM PT (03:01 AM ET). That little word “after” suggests it could be a late night […]
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Apple Watch wins Red Dot: Best of the Best Award
The Apple Watch continues to win awards ahead of its launch later this month. After collecting gold at the 2015 iF Design Awards, it has now picked up a Red Dot: Best of the Best award from Germany’s Red Dot Award organization. While 1,240 products won a Red Dot Award, only 81, including the Apple Watch, were honoured with the […]
Apple Watch sales to top 1 million in first 24 hours?
Analysts have already been busy gazing into their crystal balls to determine just how much of a success the Apple Watch will be when it launches later this month. Estimates have ranged from about 15 million from Strategy Analytics to nearly 26 million by J.P. Morgan. While these may be dampened by reports that Apple and its partners are facing production […]
Apple Watch Edition customers to have 24/7 support and other perks
Apple will enhance its Apple Store experience for customers looking to buy an Apple Watch Edition smartwatch. As befits a watch that starts at US$10,000 (CA$13,000), Apple will offer a personalized shopping “journey” billed as “intended to be extremely personal, elegant, and purposeful,” that could last as long as one hour. It will all begin when a guest expresses an […]
Humour: Must-have Apple Watch accessories
The Apple Watch will launch on April 24th. As with other Apple products, a wide range of accessories will be available alongside. Everything from straps and screen protectors to charging docks and even cases will be offered by Apple and third party vendors. The Joy of Tech has come up with a list of must-have accessories. What would be better […]
Apple Store employees to become fashion advisors?
With the Apple Watch set to launch on April 24th, Apple is getting its Apple Store employees ready to help customers select the right model for them. With other Apple products, advice tended to be more about technical details or specific features as few colour options were available. That will change with the Apple Watch and the company will train its retail […]
Apple Watch is “bland” says top watchmaker Roger W. Smith
Roger W. Smith was named one of the 15 greatest watchmakers by The Wall Street Journal back in 2013. He and his team produce just 10 traditional watches a year as well as one-off commissions (for which there is currently an 8-year waiting period). He is best known for his Series 2 (pictured above), the only production wrist watch currently […]
Apple cuts Apple Watch production to 1.5 million units per month?
Rumours that Apple’s partners are struggling to meet production goals for the Apple Watch refuse go to away. While early rumours suggested that some six million Apple Watches would be ready in time for the launch, a recent report suggested that it may only have half that amount. Another report now suggests that Apple Watch production forecasts have now been […]