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Supply chain visit makes analyst 'confident' about larger iPhone in 2014

Sources in Apple's supply chain have reportedly indicated that Apple is on track to release a new iPhone with a larger screen next year, according to one analyst.

Neil Hughes 12 years ago 96

Apple predicted to launch 2 big-screen iPhones, Retina displays for iPad mini & MacBook Air

According to DisplaySearch, the coming year will see Apple revamping displays across nearly all of its product line, introducing Retina iPad minis, Retina MacBook Airs, and the long-rumored larger-screened iPhone.

Kevin Bostic 12 years ago 55

Samsung ad gets applause for copying Apple's iPhone spot from 2007

Critics have broadly panned Samsung's initial efforts to deliver a Galaxy Gear "smart watch," but there's accolades for the product's commercial, which is closely patterned after an ad Apple commissioned at the introduction of the original iPhone in 2007.

Daniel Eran Dilger 12 years ago 100
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Google, Nokia smart watches rumored, as Samsung ponders Gear refresh

Nokia and Google are rumored to be working on their own smart watch devices for release in the near future, while a representative from Samsung has reportedly admitted that his company's latest offering in that field could use some improvement.

Kevin Bostic 12 years ago 39

Samsung scrambled to finish Galaxy Gear smart watch & beat Apple's rumored 'iWatch' to market

Samsung's recently released Galaxy Gear smart watch may be the product of a rushed development effort spurred on by rumors that Apple was preparing to enter the wearable technology segment in a big way.

Kevin Bostic 12 years ago 63

Apple poaches Nike wearable devices guru - report

Nike has allegedly lost one of its top designers, as the director of the shoe and apparel company's research and development studio, responsible for the FuelBand fitness tracker, has reportedly left Beaverton for Cupertino.

Shane Cole 12 years ago 14

Prototype Samsung Galaxy Gear smart watch shown off in pictures

Just days before its planned unveiling, images of a prototype smart watch from Samsung have emerged online, showing the South Korean tech giant's newest entry for a wearable technology segment where Apple, Google, and Microsoft are also expected to compete within the coming year.

Kevin Bostic 12 years ago 155

Google buys smart watch maker WIMM to boost wearable device initiative [update: Confirmed]

Last year, Google acquired Los Altos, Calif.-based WIMM Labs, all but assuring that the search giant is preparing to make a big move into wearable technology beyond what it has already revealed.

Kevin Bostic 12 years ago 60

Samsung confirms debut of Galaxy Gear smart watch at Sept. 4 event

Next week at a media event in Germany, Samsung has confirmed it will unveil a new wearable device dubbed the Galaxy Gear, representing the company's latest stab at a smart watch.

Sam Oliver 12 years ago 81

Apple projected to ship nearly 65M 'iWatch' units priced at $199 in first year

Apple is rumored to be gearing up to partner with Inventec in 2014 to manufacture a massive 63.4 million smart watches priced at $199, according to a new report.

Neil Hughes 12 years ago 112

Apple reportedly hires fitness guru behind Nike FuelBand for unknown project

According to multiple reports, Apple has hired fitness expert Jay Blahnik, who consulted on Nike's FuelBand, for an unspecified project, suggesting the Cupertino company is ramping up development of a health-oriented wearable device.

AppleInsider Staff 12 years ago 17

Samsung to reportedly debut 'Galaxy Gear' smart watch on Sept. 4

In what looks to be a bid to preempt Apple's anticipated fall iPhone announcement, Samsung is said to be prepping the so-called "Galaxy Gear" wearable computing device for an unveiling at its "Unpacked Episode 2" event scheduled for early September.

Mikey Campbell 12 years ago 81

Samsung seeks 'Galaxy Gear' smart watch trademark as wearable tech market heats up

Samsung's forthcoming smart watch accessory may be dubbed the "Galaxy Gear," based on new trademark filings by the company in its home country of South Korea, as well as in the U.S.

AppleInsider Staff 12 years ago 49

Apple acquires power-efficient chipmaker Passif Semiconductor

In another low-key acquisition, Apple has bought Passif Semiconductor, a California communication chip developer that specializes in low-power designs — technology that could be useful in developing a smartwatch-like wearable device.

AppleInsider Staff 12 years ago 12

Rumored Apple hires from medical sensor field could hint at 'iWatch' capabilities

Apple has allegedly hired a number of experts in the field non-intrusive medical sensors, ranging from vein mapping to glucose tracking, potentially revealing some of the company's interests in developing a wrist-worn smart accessory.

AppleInsider Staff 12 years ago 29

Smart watch shipments to hit 5M units in 2014 as Apple, others rumored to enter market

Apple and other companies are widely rumored to be working on smart watch devices for debut later this year or in 2014, and that increased interest is set to grow the smart watch segment by a factor of ten.

Kevin Bostic 12 years ago 21

Microsoft's Surface team working on 'translucent aluminum' smart watch - report

As reports claim Apple is gearing up to launch a so-called "iWatch," another rumor claims that Microsoft is late enough in the development stage of its own smart watch that testing of the device has moved over to the company's Surface hardware development team.

Sam Oliver 12 years ago 55

Apple 'aggressively' hiring iWatch designers for 2014 debut, report says

A report on Sunday claims Apple is "aggressively" making hires for its iWatch team to iron out kinks in the device's design, as current staff assigned to the project are supposedly unable to solve certain difficult engineering issues.

AppleInsider Staff 12 years ago 28
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