Garmin has entered the booming category of screenless fitness trackers with the Cirqa Smart Band, a $200 device designed to challenge…
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Apple Watch models could get slimmer as Apple patent reveals haptic motor in wristband
Apple is investigating the possibility of transferring Apple Watch’s haptic feedback mechanism…
Apple Watch slips to 52% of worldwide smartwatch market share
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
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
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
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
The Apple Watch is indeed capable of sourcing health data from bands…
Apple Watch rumored to get ‘smartbands’ that add many new capabilities
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
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
Apple is holding an enormous press event on Tuesday, September 9…
September 9th showtime for Apple: Big phones, smart watches and high expectations
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
Apple is gearing up to battle Nike, Fitbit and Jawbone…
Apple is building a wearables and fashion dream team
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
Apple’s manufacturing and component costs have spiked year over year…
KGI Securities: Apple iWatch could be postponed to 2015
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
Currently, the demand drivers for smartwatches are not strong at all…
The pain of an Apple enthusiast: When will I be wowed?
I want to see another game-winning grand slam…
Why the Apple iWatch will succeed
Only Apple is capable of delivering the first compelling smartwatch…
Apple hires Yves Saint Laurent’s Europe President and Retail Head Catherine Monier
Yves Saint Laurent, the Paris-based fashion icon…
Apple’s autumn line up could be like none before it
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
Tim Cook in April said Apple is ‘closer than it’s ever been’ to introducing…
Apple will make several wearables, but not a watch
There are two big problems with the smartwatch market as it stands…
Morgan Stanley ups Apple price target to $110 on iWatch potential
Morgan Stanley raised its Apple price target Monday, to $110 from $99…
Apple hires lead software engineer from Atlas Wearables
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’
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
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
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
Apple may turn to optoelectronic sensor technology to help users…
Apple adds yet another leading biometric expert to substantial ‘iWatch’ team
Apple continues to bolster its team by hiring medical sensor experts…
Canalys forecasts over 17 million wearable bands to ship in 2014
Basic and smart wearable band shipments grew dramatically…
