Apple today confirmed rumours that its Apple Stores would soon begin to sell the Apple Watch. In a press release issued today, the company announced that in-store sales will begin in about two weeks. Only “some models” will be available but Apple did not expand on which these would be. If recent rumours are correct, Apple will also offer a […]
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Apple Watch to land at Apple Stores this month
When Apple held its Spring Forward event back in early March, it set the expectation that the Apple Watch would land in Apple Stores in late April. Weeks later, Apple has yet to begin selling its smartwatch in its stores. Recent rumours suggested that the production challenges that delayed its plans have been resolved and that sales would start in […]
Apple Watch demand not waning after all?
KGI Securities yesterday cut its Apple Watch sales estimate from 20 to 30 million down to less than 15 million, citing evidence of cooling demand for Apple’s smartwatch. A separate report shows that not only can market analysis firms not agree on expected sales numbers but they can’t even agree on whether Apple Watch demand is increasing, plateauing or even […]
Apple Watch demand showing signs of waning?
Before the Apple Watch launched, market analysis firms weighed in with their predictions on how well it would sell. Some such as J.P. Morgan predicted that sales could top 25 million units in the first year alone. KGI Securities expected sales to fall in the range of 20 to 30 million units. In a new research note, the latter now […]
Watch OS 1.0.1 now rolling out to Apple Watch
Apple today released its first ever update for the Apple Watch. Available through the Apple Watch app on the iPhone, Watch OS 1.0.1 brings with it a number of “performance improvements and bug fixes” for all three Apple Watch collections. The Watch OS 1.0.1 change log lists the following updates: Improved performance for Siri Measuring stand activity Calculating calories for […]
New Apple Watch software and hardware features in the works
With production issues reportedly resolved, more and more people are getting their hands on an Apple Watch. Needless to say, Apple is also looking at what software and hardware enhancements it will bring next to the next generations of its Apple Watch. According to 9to5Mac and a “proven source,” Apple has a few new features under development. Whether all of […]
Apple Watch supply issues resolved?
While Apple has yet to officially confirm any Apple Watch production issues, rumours have suggested that the smartwatch’s taptic engine component could be the source of delays. Combined with strong demand, availability of the Apple Watch quickly slipped into the summer months as soon as it became available for pre-order. While in-store sales were to have started on April 24th […]
LG Display top supplier of smartwatch displays in Q1 2015
LG Display has quickly established itself as the top supplier for smartwatch display panels. Market research firm DisplaySearch found that the South Korean company accounted for 90 percent of overall revenues and 66.8 percent of shipment volumes (some 8 million panels) in Q1 2015. Its success is attributed to the fact that it is one of only two manufacturers capable […]