In time with the reported public release of iPhone 6 on September 9, Apple launches its first ever smartwatch that has the capability to mimic the functions of a smartphone for lightweight and mobility convenience. But despite the growing interest in the market, Apple has not yet released any product specifications as well as the pricing.
According to Apple Insider, KGI analyst and trusted tech reviewer, Ming-Chi Kuo, says the unveiling of iWatch will be a relevant determinant if Apple can still make gamechanging devices for consumers. "We have pushed back our estimated time of iWatch mass production from late-September to mid or late November. We also lower our forecast of iWatch 2014 shipments by 40% to 3mn units," Kuo wrote, as quoted by PC Advisor.
With this given information, Re/code sources rehashed that the public can get a hold of the first batch of retailed iWatch early 2015.
Details of iWatch's features are still vague though Tech Radar predisposes that the smartwatch is most likely packaged in 1.6-inch display, slightly bigger than iPod Nano 6G. This is a bit smaller than Samsung Gear Live and LG G Watch measuring 1.63 inches and 1.65 inches respectively.
In terms of the watch's processor, experts are expecting a 512 MB RAM with 4 GB storage capacity and anything closer to A7 CPU, like that inside iPhone 5S. However, the Cupertino tech giant has not given the slightest confirmation in terms of the specs although the market is expecting that this is Apple's response to mobilizing fitness and health-related apps for consumers.
Interestingly, iWatch is speculated to support 10 different kinds of sensors such as an accelerometer, gyroscope, altimeter, compass, heart-rate monitor, pulse oximeter among many others to send pulse signals from the human body to the device before the data is recorded on the most appropriate app. If this is true, then any iWatch wearer will be able to remotely control devices at home or anywhere even without tapping several keystrokes on an iPhone or iPad.
In terms of pricing, the next flagship wearable device could go as high as $400 especially with the company's plan to release different versions. Apple is enthusiastic in marketing the device in line with its iPhone series.
Currently, Samsung Gear Live dominates the market in terms of the number of actual sales and affordable pricing. Even the anticipated Moto 360 and Pebble Steel are priced less than $300. Apple has a proven track record of selling relatively expensive products justifiable by pushing its features a notch higher than its competitors, NPD reported.