Seemingly corroborating recent claims that Apple will launch its long-awaited "iWatch" wearable at an upcoming iPhone special event, Bloomberg on Thursday reported that the company decided to pair the two hardware announcements in order to "manage expectations" of the hotly anticipated wearable.
Aside from corroborating the date, not much is offered in the way of new information, though Bloomberg believes "iWatch" will be positioned as "more of an accessory" than a standalone product line. The publication points out that Apple has previously held separate special events for major device categories, like the introduction of the iPhone in 2007 and the iPad in 2010
While supposed parts "leaks" from Chinese manufacturers have been rampant over the past weeks, there has yet to be any substantial evidence detailing Apple's wearable, or that it even exists. Rumblings have pointed to a flexible OLED display, much like current smartwatch models marketed by Android device makers, with some rumors saying Apple will employ a sapphire screen protector.
In June, a report cited Apple supply chain sources as saying the iWatch will sport an LG-made rectangular 2.5-inch display, as well as wireless charging. The wearable is also thought to boast a biometric sensor suite capable of tracking user health metrics like heart rate, activity and more.
Apple today sent out invitations to a special event scheduled to take place on Sept. 9 at the Flint Center, where a mysterious two-story structure apparently associated with the meetup has been erected. AppleInsider will be on site to provide live coverage of the expected hardware unveilings.
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Why am I thinking that at one point there was a new product for which we saw no leaks at all? Fairly recent; last eight years or so…
Why am I thinking that at one point there was a new product for which we saw no leaks at all? Fairly recent; last eight years or so…
Maybe the Swift announcement was influential?
[quote name="Tallest Skil" url="/t/182016/apple-again-rumored-to-unveil-iwatch-alongside-next-gen-iphones-on-sept-9#post_2585993"]Why am I thinking that at one point there was a new product for which we saw no leaks at all? Fairly recent; last eight years or so… [/quote] The iPhone and original iPod.
I think that with all the rumours going on about October apple trying to get some semblance of surprise and hey if you watch the tim cook interview where he said there are doors at apple that only certain People have keys to then they very well could keep the iwatch very hidden
iWatch. God, please give us the best design.