Cantor: Wearables now a 'legitimate' product category, but only an Apple 'iWatch' would drive sales

While the glut of wearable devices introduced at this year's Consumer Electronics Show signals that companies hope to tap into the emerging market, analyst Brian White of Cantor Fitzgerald doesn't expect that sales will reach a "meaningful" level until Apple decides to enter the space with its rumored "iWatch."

Neil Hughes 12 years ago 36

First look: MetaWatch's premium Meta smart watch for iPhone

One of the companies that helped coin the term "smart watch," MetaWatch, is looking to take the category high-end by introducing a new line of Meta products designed by former Vertu designer Frank Nuovo.

Victor Marks 12 years ago 11

Hands-on: Pebble's new high-end Steel smart watch for iPhone

Ahead of its launch later this month, the new Pebble Steel smart watch is on display at this week's Consumer Electronics Show, and AppleInsider went hands-on with the highly anticipated new wrist-worn iPhone accessory.

Victor Marks 12 years ago 26

Pebble's new $250 Steel smart watch aims for high end of wearable market

Pebble is targeting the high end of the smart watch market with its latest wrist-worn offering dubbed Steel, sporting a more premium metal look, a scratch-resistant Gorilla Glass face, and access to the all-new Pebble appstore for new watch functions — coming later this month for $249.

Victor Marks 12 years ago 57

Meta announces new premium iPhone-connected smart watch lineup

Meta, the smart watch maker formerly known as MetaWatch, has announced its next generation of iPhone-connected, wrist-worn devices, set to launch this spring with an all-new look and premium design from the brains behind Vertu luxury electronics.

Neil Hughes 12 years ago 23

Paint-by-rumors: Expectations for Apple in 2014

Despite refreshes or redesigns for almost every product under Apple's umbrella in 2013, even more excitement is expected from Cupertino in 2014 with rumors pointing toward potential forays into television sets and wearable devices alongside larger displays for iPhones and iPads.

Shane Cole 12 years ago 56

Rumor: Apple's unannounced 'iWatch' faces manufacturing issues, much like Qualcomm's Toq

Though it has yet to be announced and there are no signs of an impending product launch, Apple's so-called "iWatch" is reportedly facing poor yield rates of less than 50 percent in trial manufacturing, if the latest rumors are to be believed.

AppleInsider Staff 12 years ago 33

Archos announces iOS-compatible smart watches, health trackers & connected home devices

Electronics maker Archos on Monday preannounced a slew of new products it plans to show off at the upcoming 2014 Consumer Electronics Show, including "Connected Home" and "Connected Self" accessories compatible with Apple's iPhone and iPad.

AppleInsider Staff 12 years ago 11

Rumor: Apple taps Quanta to build bigger iPad, iWatch in 2014

Taiwan-based Quanta Computer will produce both a jumbo-sized iPad and a wearable "iWatch" for Apple in 2014, according to the latest rumors out of the Far East supply chain.

Sam Oliver 12 years ago 64

Samsung Galaxy Gear smart watch sells 800,000 units in 2 months [u]

Since its debut in late September, Samsung's Galaxy Gear smart watch has sold 800,000 units — far more than the 50,000 originally claimed by an erroneous rumor [updated].

AppleInsider Staff 12 years ago 115

Apple's rumored 'iWatch' said to have different screen sizes for men, women

Apple's widely rumored entry into the wearable device category will feature an OLED display and come in two screen sizes — 1.7 inches for men and 1.3 inches for women — according to one industry analyst.

Shane Cole 12 years ago 77

Rumor: Apple television plans 'on hold,' company concentrating on wearable devices

Apple's plans for a full-fledged television set have been placed "on hold" as the company plans to potentially launch new, wearable electronics, such as a the anticipated "iWatch," according to a new report.

Neil Hughes 12 years ago 72

Google reportedly enters home stretch of smartwatch development, launch 'within months'

Android's benefactor has begun talks with Asian manufacturers to mass-produce a wrist-worn smart watch device "within months," according to a new report.

Shane Cole 12 years ago 51

Rumor: LG nearing deal to supply 'iWatch' OLEDs, Samsung not a candidate

Rumors of Apple's so-called "iWatch" are surfacing once again in the Far East, with one report claiming LG Display is closing in on a deal to supply a portion of the device's flexible OLED screens, while longtime supply partner Samsung will be shut out of the project.

AppleInsider Staff 12 years ago 17

Best Buy to sell MetaWatch iPhone-compatible smart watches Nov. 3

Best Buy is stepping up its presence in the emerging smart watch market, as it was announced this week that the retailer will begin carrying MetaWatch wrist-worn accessories, in addition to products from Pebble, Samsung, Nike, Fitbit and a growing number of others.

Neil Hughes 12 years ago 19

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