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Apple iWatch Won’t Hit Shelves This Year, 2015 Instead

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Apple iWatch Won’t Hit Shelves This Year, 2015 Instead

Apple’s hotly rumoured iWatch may be announced soon, but won’t be available inside 2014 according to new reports


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Apple’s known to be hosting a big event on September 9, one which is presumed to see the launch of the iPhone 6, as well as a larger iPhone phablet, while many reports suggest the iWatch may also make an appearance. However, while a new report doesn’t rule out the possibility of the iWatch breaking cover at Apple’s  early September event, it goes on to claim the wearable will not ship until 2015.

Respected news site Re/Code cited unnamed sources in a new report where it stated the Apple smartwatch would not arrive in stores this year.  One source “in a position to know,” reportedly said “It’s not shipping anytime soon.” The report goes on to point out that it’s not an unprecedented move from Apple to announce a new device months before it arrives, with the first iPhone being cited as an example; Apple unveiled the first iPhone in January 2007 but it didn’t start shipping until June. Another example is the first-generation iPad, which was announced in January 2010 but only hit shelves that April.

This being the first ever smartwatch from the iPhone maker it could follow a similar pattern, with a longer delay before arriving on users’ wrists. Apple reportedly declined to comment.


Paul Briden

18:00, 29 Aug 2014

Apple's hotly rumoured iWatch could also be introduced quickly, however gained't be obtainable inside 2014 in response to new reviews

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Apple’s recognized to be internet hosting an enormous occasion on September 9, one which is presumed to see the launch of the iPhone 6, in addition to a bigger iPhone phablet, whereas many stories recommend the iWatch may make an look. Nevertheless, whereas a brand new report doesn’t rule out the potential of the iWatch breaking cowl at Apple’s  early September occasion, it goes on to say the wearable won't ship till 2015.

Revered information website Re/Code cited unnamed sources in a brand new report the place it said the Apple smartwatch wouldn't arrive in shops this yr.  One supply “able to know,” reportedly stated “It’s not delivery anytime quickly.” The report goes on to level out that it’s not an unprecedented transfer from Apple to announce a brand new system months earlier than it arrives, with the primary iPhone being cited for instance; Apple unveiled the primary iPhone in January 2007 however it didn’t begin delivery till June. One other instance is the primary-era iPad, which was introduced in January 2010 however solely hit cabinets that April.

This being the primary ever smartwatch from the iPhone maker it might comply with an analogous sample, with an extended delay earlier than arriving on customers’ wrists. Apple reportedly declined to remark.

Paul Briden 18:00, 29 Aug 2014
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