Apple has always been a pioneer when it comes to materials. The company was among the first to use titanium to make its notebooks and was one of the first makers to use aluminium bodies for its laptops. The company continuously experiments with new materials to further improve its devices. …
Read More »Apple: We have the best product pipeline in 25 years
Next week at the worldwide developers conference (WWDC) Apple plans to give a glimpse on products that are coming in the future. While at present it maintains an intrigue and does not even imply what will be discussed, some of its executives offer their personal impressions about the company’s new …
Read More »Nike: relationship with Apple will continue, we will focus on software
Although we may not see another Apple iPhone-compatible fitness tracker from Nike, the company will continue to offer fitness applications and will keep on working with Apple, its chief executive officer said. Many believe that after Apple releases its own smartwatch later this year, it is going to cease working …
Read More »Apple extends its trademark to include jewellery and watches
While Apple has yet to confirm introduction of its smart-watches known as iWatch later this year, it looks like the preparations for the announcement are in full swing. Recently the company extended usage of its own trademark to include products like “jewellery, clocks and watches”. International trademarks are split into …
Read More »Apple iWatch: Two sizes, precious materials, bended form-factor
A rumour has it that Apple is on track to release its long-awaited iWatch smart-watch later this year. While Apple’s iWatch will functionally resemble existing devices, they will have one significant difference: they will be made to look like fine watches from leading brands, will be made using precious metals …
Read More »IDC: Shipments of wearables to reach 19.2 million this year
A lot of promising wearable computing devices have been introduced in the recent months and quarters. Things like Google Glass, Samsung Gear 2 as well as various smartbands are still pretty expensive, but at least they are becoming more and more useful and therefore attractive to the consumer. As a …
Read More »Apple to release iWatch in August or September – rumour
After years of preparations, Apple is expected to be finally ready with its iWatch smart watch device sometimes this August or September. Several makers of flexible printed-circuit boards have reportedly supplied samples of their FPCBs to Apple for validation. Moreover, some additional details about the internals of the watch have …
Read More »Samsung’s smart-watches may work with other makers’ smartphones
Samsung Electronics’ Gear smart-watches seem to be rather promising solutions for those who want to have an additional mobile companion device that monitors things like heart-rate. Unfortunately, they only work with Samsung’s own Galaxy smartphones at present. However, that might change in the future. The Samsung Gear 2 and Gear …
Read More »Apple reportedly expands ‘iWatch team’ to over 200 developers
Apple has expanded the team of engineers who work on the iWatch smart-watch to over 200 people and is continuing to hire, according to a media report. In case the information is correct, then the development of the device is ongoing and hence it hardly makes sense to expect the …
Read More »Apple experimenting with solar and kinetic charging for iWatch
Apple's long rumoured iWatch could feature solar-powered, wireless or even kinetic based charging if a report from The New York Times is to be believed. Early last year The Verge reported that Apple was apparently having trouble with battery life on the upcoming wearable device, so it is possible that …
Read More »Analyst predicts wearable gadget revolution with iWatch
At the Consumer Electronics Show this year tens of companies revealed their smart wearable gadgets designed for various use cases. However, market analysts believe that the actual revolution on the market of wearable computing devices will start after Apple says its word and releases its highly-anticipated iWatch gadget. Last year …
Read More »Which watch for Xmas from the digital sub-£200 options?
Every year, the panic sets in. You have money, a friend/partner who loves technology and you need a cool gift that they will (a) appreciate and not (b) say ‘Sorry, have 5 of those already'. The iWatch concept looks like it could get some serious holiday sales – but KitGuru …
Read More »Analyst claims Apple will ship 63m iWatches in 2014
Wang Wanli, analyst with CIMB Securities Limited was interviewed by the Commercial Times. He claimed that Apple will be releasing their iWatch next year and that annual shipments will reach 63.4 million in the first year after launch. Wanli said that Quanta Computer will split iWatch orders with Inventec on …
Read More »Apple to release a bendible glass iWatch?
According to reports, Apple are testing a ‘watch-like device' which may have some features similar to a smartphone. This could mean a watch with built in Mapping, text message capabilities and even preinstalled with fitness applications. The Wall Street Journal has reported from sources that Apple have discussed this kind …
Read More »Apple may release iOS iWatch
There have been rumors now for months that Apple may be releasing an iOS based watch, called the ‘iWatch'. The news is failing to subside and TGBus, a Chinese Tech website are still claiming that Apple are planning to release a 1 – 1.5 inch OLED screen watch, The reports …
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