After being available only online for almost two months, it is finally possible to go into an Apple Store and pick up an Apple Watch. To ensure that you don’t walk into a store and discover that the watch of your choice is not in stock, Apple has launched an online ‘Reserve and Pick Up’ service that lets you reserve […]
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LG Display to be sole display supplier for next-generation Apple Watch?
That Apple is already hard at work on its next-generation Apple Watch is certain. Recent rumours have already hinted at new features such as the addition of a blood pressure monitor and sleep tracking features. Apple is also likely already talking to component suppliers, including LG Display, its current Apple Watch display supplier and dominant player in the smartwatch display […]
WWDC 2015: Apple announces WatchOS 2.0
Along with a new version of Mac OS and iOS 9, Apple today announced WatchOS 2.0 as WWDC 2015 kicked off with the traditional keynote. It is the first major software update to be released for the Apple Watch. “We are thrilled with the feedback we’re getting from Apple Watch customers, and after just a few weeks of availability we’re […]
Apple Stores to begin selling Apple Watch in two weeks
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 […]
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’s Jony Ive appointed Chief Design Officer
A bit of a shakeup is taking place on July 1st at Apple. Jony Ive, the company’s Senior Vice President of Design, will hand over his day-to-day managerial responsibilities for both the industrial and software design units to two new leaders. But Ive is not going anywhere. He has been named Chief Design Officer, a new role that will allow him to use his […]
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 […]