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Apple Watch models could get slimmer as Apple patent reveals haptic motor in wristband

Thursday, December 22, 2016 9:55 amThursday, December 22, 20166 Comments

Apple is investigating the possibility of transferring Apple Watch’s haptic feedback mechanism…

Apple Watch slips to 52% of worldwide smartwatch market share

Thursday, April 28, 2016 4:28 pmThursday, April 28, 201610 Comments

Global smartwatch shipments grew 223 percent annually to reach 4.2 million units in the first quarter of 2016..

Nearly 8% of Americans already own an Apple Watch

Friday, April 8, 2016 5:35 pmFriday, April 8, 201652 Comments

Three in five users said they plan to upgrade their Apple Watch when the next version is released…

Analyst: Apple smartbands are a part of the Apple Watch’s future

Friday, April 8, 2016 2:28 pmFriday, April 8, 20168 Comments

Apple sold approximately 10 million Apple Watches during the first eight months on the market, placing the Watch as the second best-selling new product category in Apple’s history…

Apple patent application hints at Apple Watch ‘Smartbands’ utilizing hidden 6-pin data connector

Saturday, February 20, 2016 10:21 amSaturday, February 20, 20167 Comments

Apple was granted four design patents yesterday in Hong Kong China, one of which covers a connector with an on-off switch…

‘Smartbands’ won’t stop Apple from releasing new Apple Watches every year

Monday, August 24, 2015 3:27 pmMonday, August 24, 20156 Comments

The Apple Watch is indeed capable of sourcing health data from bands…

Apple Watch rumored to get ‘smartbands’ that add many new capabilities

Saturday, August 22, 2015 9:48 am21 Comments

These bands will be able to attach to your Apple Watch and add a plethora of new sensors…

Apple Watch houses mysterious six-contact data connection port

Thursday, March 5, 2015 9:12 pm29 Comments

Apple Watch boasts a mysterious data connection port, previously undisclosed by Apple…

Apple’s special event: Much more than just iWatch and bigger iPhone screens

Monday, September 8, 2014 9:25 amMonday, September 8, 201418 Comments

Apple is holding an enormous press event on Tuesday, September 9…

September 9th showtime for Apple: Big phones, smart watches and high expectations

Monday, September 8, 2014 8:37 am15 Comments

A high bar is set for a company whose hits include the modern, graphic-based personal computer, the smartphone, the iPod and the tablet PC…

Apple’s ‘iWatch’ could dent holiday fitness band sales

Wednesday, September 3, 2014 4:55 pmWednesday, September 3, 20147 Comments

Apple is gearing up to battle Nike, Fitbit and Jawbone…

Apple is building a wearables and fashion dream team

Tuesday, August 26, 2014 7:44 pm21 Comments

For a company as secretive as Apple, one of the few ways you can learn…

Analyst: Apple massive component, assembly orders signal huge ‘iPhone 6’ and ‘iWatch’ launches

Monday, August 25, 2014 8:40 pm11 Comments

Apple’s manufacturing and component costs have spiked year over year…

KGI Securities: Apple iWatch could be postponed to 2015

Tuesday, August 19, 2014 2:26 pmTuesday, August 19, 201413 Comments

iWatch, as compared to existing products, and as Apple’s first attempt at a wearable…

Caution, paradigm smashing ahead: Apple may be primed to give ‘smartwatches’ the iPhone treatment

Thursday, August 14, 2014 4:00 pmThursday, August 14, 201410 Comments

Currently, the demand drivers for smartwatches are not strong at all…

The pain of an Apple enthusiast: When will I be wowed?

Thursday, August 14, 2014 10:59 amThursday, August 14, 201438 Comments

I want to see another game-winning grand slam…

Why the Apple iWatch will succeed

Friday, August 8, 2014 10:28 amFriday, August 8, 201414 Comments

Only Apple is capable of delivering the first compelling smartwatch…

Apple hires Yves Saint Laurent’s Europe President and Retail Head Catherine Monier

Wednesday, August 6, 2014 5:35 pmWednesday, August 6, 201417 Comments

Yves Saint Laurent, the Paris-based fashion icon…

Apple’s autumn line up could be like none before it

Friday, August 1, 2014 12:58 pmFriday, August 1, 201422 Comments

Under Tim Cook’s leadership, there have been two special events in autumn…

Apple may finally bring out the big guns; iPhone 6 and possible iWatch would reset expectations

Thursday, July 17, 2014 1:01 pmThursday, July 17, 201414 Comments

Tim Cook in April said Apple is ‘closer than it’s ever been’ to introducing…

Apple will make several wearables, but not a watch

Monday, July 14, 2014 7:47 pm40 Comments

There are two big problems with the smartwatch market as it stands…

Morgan Stanley ups Apple price target to $110 on iWatch potential

Monday, July 14, 2014 8:43 am4 Comments

Morgan Stanley raised its Apple price target Monday, to $110 from $99…

Apple hires lead software engineer from Atlas Wearables

Friday, June 27, 2014 11:30 amFriday, June 27, 20147 Comments

Atlas’ tech can distinguish between multiple activities, including steps, squats, curls, and more…

Nike CEO on partnership with Apple: ‘We’re very excited about what’s to come’

Friday, April 25, 2014 3:52 pmFriday, April 25, 201413 Comments

On the heels of Nike’s announcement that it plans to discontinue production of FuelBand…

Nike would be smart to outsource their fitness hardware to Apple and the iWatch

Tuesday, April 22, 2014 8:38 pmTuesday, April 22, 201412 Comments

There’s a rumor going around that Nike is axing their Nike Fuelband hardware division…

Apple and Nike gearing up for a big announcement this fall

Tuesday, April 22, 2014 12:00 pm7 Comments

In recent weeks I spoke several times with two sources in Cupertino pertaining to future products…

Analyst: Apple ‘iWatch’ to use optoelectronics to monitor heart rate, blood oxygen levels

Friday, February 14, 2014 4:00 pmFriday, February 14, 201432 Comments

Apple may turn to optoelectronic sensor technology to help users…

Apple adds yet another leading biometric expert to substantial ‘iWatch’ team

Thursday, February 13, 2014 10:59 am14 Comments

Apple continues to bolster its team by hiring medical sensor experts…

Canalys forecasts over 17 million wearable bands to ship in 2014

Wednesday, February 12, 2014 11:28 amWednesday, February 12, 201414 Comments

Basic and smart wearable band shipments grew dramatically…

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