Google would prefer that everyone strap an Android Wear smartwatch to their wrist but it is well aware that the Apple Watch will likely end up as the best-selling smartwatch this year (and likely for a few more years after). Recognizing this, it has taken the first step to bring its services to Apple’s first wearable. The latest version of […]
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Duet combines Apple iPhone and Apple Watch chargers into one
Now that you have both an Apple iPhone and Apple Watch, things may have gotten a bit more cluttered where you normally charge your devices. Not only do you have at least one device that will require nightly charging at the end of the day but you now have one cable for the smartphone and another for the smartwatch. Enter […]
Apple launches Made for Apple Watch straps program
Apple already offers a number of “Made for” certification programs for its iPhones, iPads and iPods that let third-party manufacturers offer Apple-approved accessories by meeting its specification guidelines. The company yesterday expanded this program to include one for the Apple Watch. The “Made for Apple Watch” is specifically geared at third-party watch bands. Apple Watch bands are easily changed with simple release […]
Apple Watch used to share newborn’s heartbeat with family
We’re kicking off the week with a heart warming story. The Apple Watch’s heart rate sensor may not be without its limitations but one set of proud new parents have found a great use for the feature – They used it to share the heartbeat of their newborn with family members who could not be there. Our first child was born […]
Tattoos can interfere with Apple Watch heart rate sensor
Like a number of other wearables, the Apple Watch comes with a heart rate sensor. It can measure heart rate at a specific time (like during a workout) and also at a regular interval and later present that information through the Apple Health app. Reports began to surface earlier this week that tattoos could interfere with the sensor, resulting in incorrect […]
IHS Technology: Apple Watch Sport costs US$86 to build
The Apple Watch comes in three collections. The cheapest of these, the Apple Watch Sport sells for at least US$349 (CA$449). Even at that price, IHS Technology has found that it has “the lowest hardware costs compared to retail price of any Apple product.” In other words, it has, at 76%, the highest gross margin and Apple’s bottom line stands […]
Faulty taptic engine cause of Apple Watch production issues?
A report today may have confirmed that Apple Watch supply shortages are not just do to overwhelming customer demand but also to production challenges. The Wall Street Journal indicates that one of the two suppliers of Apple’s taptic engine component is struggling with reliability issues. The component, which produces the sensation of being tapped on the wrist, was found to […]
Only 22% of U.S. Apple Watch pre-orders have shipped to date
As expected, Apple last week began to ship Apple Watch pre-orders and more than one customer got them by Friday. It now appears that there are more customers still waiting than ones with a new Apple Watch strapped to their wrists. According to its e-receipt data, Slice Intelligence reports that only about 22% of U.S. pre-orders have been delivered so […]