Apple Watch

It's a real guess at this point how quickly the Apple Watch will become obsolete in its first version. From the articles that have been published so far, the Apple Watch has an enormous amount of functionality. That considerable functionality isn't going to vanish, but the looks of the Apple Watch Sport could. Some rigorous…

Angela Ahrendts – “This is not just a new product for us.” In the video, the former Burberry CEO said that the decision to limit initial sales to its online store “was not an easy one,” and that it was done to better meet initial demand. She stressed that it was due to “unique” circumstances,…

Episode #119 Last Friday the long-awaited Apple Watch arrived in Apple retail stores, with online ordering commencing at midnight Pacific. I’m sure you’ve figured out by now that the Apple Watch is something completely different for Apple: a single product line with over 50 configurations. I mean, Apple hasn’t offered this many models in a product…

Episode #119 Last Friday the long-awaited Apple Watch arrived in Apple retail stores, with online ordering commencing at midnight Pacific.I’m sure you’ve figured out by now that the Apple Watch is something completely different for Apple: a single product line with over 50 configurations. I mean, Apple hasn’t offered this many models in a product…

Apple Watch. Seems like Apple has a hit on its corporate hands. Or a preorder hit. The company sold a million Apple Watches in the first 24 hours—just in the U.S.—according to one piece of analysis. That would make it the most successful new product category launch in Apple's history—so what do you do if…

Apple Watch reviews spur Raymond James analyst to downgrade AAPL The general consensus from early reviews is that you'll want Apple Watch, but don't need it. That, coincidentally, is exactly what can be said about anything that isn't necessary for basic survival needs—like oxygen. “Although the financial impact of the Apple Watch is almost immaterial…

There a link to Apple's concierge scheduling service on the Apple Watch page at the online Apple Store, as shown below: Schedule an Appointment That takes you to a page where you choose your state and your Apple Store: Choose Your State Even though you already chose your store, the next page lists that store…

Image credit: Apple There are several things you can do to prepare for your Apple Watch purchase online to ensure a better chance of success. That's especially true if you're competing with everyone else at 12:01 a.m. PDT on April 10th. I'll walk you through some recommended technical preparations to help make sure you get…

Apple wants us to buy Apple Watch online, not in its stores The memo marks a big change for Apple because its stores have always been the place to go see new products, make a purchase, and walk out the door with a brand new laptop, iPhone or iPad. In a memo obtained by Business…

In Apple's iOS Apple Store app, it says, “Pick your favorite models before pre-order…. Choose your favorites by clicking the heart icon next to those models.” That way, you can compare them and be ready for the pre-order process. Here's how to do it. _____________________ This is another bit of genius from Apple. By selecting…

Want an Apple Watch right away? Make a reservation. Internal Apple documents obtained by MacRumors say customers will need to use an online form to reserve a specific watch model at a specific store they can then go in to buy. The new Product Reservation system will be used in lieu of the Personal Pickup…

Airlines getting onboard with Apple Watch support Alaska Airlines – YES Alaska's Apple Watch app gives you check-in notifications, gate changes, connecting gate information, flight delay and cancellation alerts, and countdowns for boarding and landing. The airline says that's just the beginning, and is asking for customer feedback to decide which features to add next.…

Image credit: Apple Apple Watch Pricing There are two distinct concepts when it comes to the Apple Watch. First, is it priced right? In my discussions with some of the TMO staff who are watch aficionados, I must repeat what I've written before. “Apple Watch Pricing is Very, Very Reasonable.” The fact that one can buy…

Not everyone will be an Apple Watch owner, and that's understandable. I've heard many folks complaining about this forced installation, calling the Apple Watch app “bloatware.” Nothing could be further from the truth. In fact, this is an indication of how good we iPhone users have it. Sit down with anyone who has ever bought…

Apple's mystery room at the Yerba Buena Center Image courtesy 9to5 Mac Apple sent out invitations last week for the March 9 media event with the tag line “Spring forward.” The wording is no doubt a nod to the Day Light Saving time change that will have happened the day before, and also a likely…

Apple has not officially designated the Apple Watch as either water proof or water resistant. If Mr. Cook actually said he wears his in the shower, it could indicate that Apple will market the device as one or the other. The problem is the report is hearsay, and there could be some translation issues. It…

Schools banning Apple Watch to stop cheating on tests The big problem schools are facing is that smartwatches can work as an extension of our smartphones—devices that have already been banned from many exam halls. While some smartwatches are very obviously not traditional watches, Apple Watch blurs that line with its design that's more fashion…

____________________ What got me started on this was an article by Dave Smith at Business Insider. “The Biggest Concern With The Apple Watch Has Nothing To Do With The Actual Watch.” The issue was that this new purchase process was presented as an unknown, perhaps something that could trip Apple up. I really doubted that.…

To be sure, UHDTV is coming, and the industry is, from what I've seen, determined not to make the mistakes of the past. (Read that as 3D). Having been through this process before, the industry knows what it has to do to generate demand. I might have used the words “be successful,” but there's no…

Here's a sneak peek: From the Printable PDF of the Apple Watch Dimensions Just print it out and see what they'll actually look like size-wise.  Another fun fact is that eight Apple Watch displays will fit into an iPhone 6 display. Not the Plus, just the regular iPhone 6. That really puts into perspective the…

The system starts with the camera. At 36 x 36 x 9 mm (1.42 x 1.42 x 0.35 in for the metric challenged) we’ll buy that it’s currently the smallest wearable camera. But there’s lots of technology packed in this small space. There’s not only a 5 MP image capture sensor, but GPS, accelerometer and…

Apple's mid-range smartwatch will likely start at $500 Assuming the sources are correct, that pegs the anodized aluminum Apple Watch Sport as the lower-priced $349 model. The anonymous sources, speaking with the French site iGen (English translation), also said Apple will ship its smartwatch in time for Valentine's Day in February. While a February release…

Apple Watch All Photos by Bob “Dr. Mac” LeVitus The Demonstration Process Apple had a pretty scripted demo they walked interested media through. It started with the reality that there were two different software builds on the demonstration Apple Watches on hand. The ones Apple's staff members strapped onto media—and yes, they strapped it on, presumably…

Apple hasn't announced any of these products yet, and the iWatch itself may not be called the iWatch. With less than a week to go before Apple's media event, however, we've reached the point where the majority of leaks coming from reputable mainstream sources like The Wall Street Journal, Reuters, Bloomberg, and the AP tend…