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Microsoft is reportedly preparing to launch its own smartwatch in just a few weeks time, ahead of Apple's huge Watch launch early next year. Microsoft's watch will be focused on health tracking, including a heart-rate monitor, the watch will be capable of syncing with devices running Android, iOS, and Windows Phone, …

Many analysts expect the market of wearable computing devices to grow significantly next year after Apple launches its Watch. The stylish timepiece will allow the company to grab a significant share on the market of wearables. Still, the Android operating system (in different forms) will continue to almost dominate the …

Apple on Thursday said that its mobile payment system – Apple Pay – will go online starting the 20th of October, 2014, when the company rolls-out iOS 8.1, a new major update to the mobile OS from Apple. While the Apple Pay could eventually be a revolution, the vast majority …

Apple reportedly plans to start sales of its “most personal” device ever – Apple Watch – on the Valentine’s Day next year. Quanta, a contract maker of various electronics, is already gearing up to start mass production of Apple Watch in January. Quanta, which will exclusively manufacture Apple Watch, has …

It took Apple three years to develop its Watch and the result so far seems a lot better compared to other similar devices, at least from a lifestyle standpoint. Fine design and quality materials mean that Apple Watch will be quite expensive, on par with competing devices from renowned manufacturers. …

Apple’s computers, smartphones and tablets are often considered too expensive when compared to similar devices from other manufacturers. In the world of technology, specifications, software and some other factors determine the “fair” price. With its forthcoming Watch timepieces Apple is going to enter a new market of luxury devices, where …

Although Apple’s latest smartphones support near-field communication (NFC) technology, this technology will only be compatible with Apple Pay terminals and will not work with anything else. The reasons why Apple decided to restrict usage of NFC are unclear, but it looks like the new iPhones will not work with other …

Earlier this year Jean-Claude Biver, a high-ranking executive from LVMH, admitted that the launch of Apple Watch could threat Swiss watch brands as many people may prefer smart watches to traditional mechanical watches. Apparently, the watchmakers from LVMH have not been standing still and plan to make their own smartwatches …

Apple has remained fairly quiet on the subject of battery life on its newly announced Apple Watch line, which is probably because it's not quite as good as many users would hope for. An Apple spokesperson has confirmed that users will most likely need to charge their Apple Watches nightly. Speaking …

Apple was always going to get in on the wearable game. Yes, we've seen its patent applications for wrist mounted computational devices, but if anything, it's because a tech field with a focus on style as much as substance is right up Apple's street. However, it isn't quite as we …

Apple on Tuesday introduced its Apple Pay system designed to significantly change the way people make purchases. Apple promises that its system will make payments easier, more secure and more private thanks to the fact that details about actual credit or debit cards will be hidden from personnel who processes …

Apple’s iWatch device is expected to revolutionize the market of wearable electronics, just like the iPhone transformed the market of smartphones. Apparently, that is not all. At least one high-ranking executive from a Swiss watch maker believes that tech smart-watches have to be taken seriously and they may be a …