iWatch (Release Date, Rumors, etc.)

I'm pretty sure all of us as heard about the new iWatch that apple is creating. I have gone around and looked up its: release date, rumors, feature speculation and more :L

1. What is the IWatch?
The iWatch is an IOS 8 friendly watch that plays nicely with your iPhone.

2. When will it be released?
It is said to be released on a early 2015 release date.

3. What is the iWatch for?
The iWatch is apples first wearable item. It is supposed to be an easier way to carry it than having to stuff a giant iPhone 6/6 plus in your pocket or a iPad Air 2 in your backpack. (My question is, will schools allow it?)  Other apps seen in the Apple Watch video include iMessages, Health, Calendar, Weather, Mail, Photos, Camera's shutter button, Passbook that now includes Apple Pay and even Apple Maps for navigation. Developers will now be readying more Apple Watch apps in the coming month. Oh, and looking forward to lose some weight as well? The iWatch has an app that keeps up with your fitness and physical health.

4. Other Extra Stuff.
The iWatch is supposedly made of stainless steel and aluminum. According to the Apple company, the iWatch is supposed to withstand daily activities. It is heard that Apple corp. will release "colors" as well: those that include silver, 18-karat gold, and 18-karat rose gold. Apple watch doesn't have a unique round display like the Moto 360, however it has a circular knob, known as the "digital crown".
The digital crown is supposed to replace the "pinch-to-zoom" touchscreen mechanic used on iPhones and MacBooks. Rotating  it allows you to zoom into you app selection. The digital crown also acts as a home button for the iWatch. There is no touch sensor on the iWatch, however the watch will automatically lock when taken off (you can unlock it).

The button below the digital crown allows you to start a conversation with friends. Pushing it brings up a their contact info photos and zooming into a specific person with the digital crown gets things started.
Beyond calling and messaging them, you can get their attention with a gentle tap. It vibrates the "taptic" feedback on their smartwatch.
What's intriguing about this taptic feedback system is that it's said to be more precise and subtle than a vibration everyone can hear. Want to ditch a party? Your friends' secret sign may be three taps on the Apple Watch before bailing. It's an interesting way to get someone's attention.
Apple Watch goes all Drawesome on us with a bizarre sketch function for light messaging on the wrist. You can also share your heartbeat with someone in real time.
The variety of Apple Watch bands played better than U2 at the press conference, giving consumers a way to personalize their smartwatch.
Standard straps include Leather Loop that conceals magnets for easy fastening, the leather Modern Buckle and the leather Classic Buckle. There's also a gym-friendly elastomer Sport Band.
Apple is promising customizable watch faces with "millions of different appearances." It brings everything to its timepieces, from time lapse backgrounds to classic Mickey Mouse arms as dials.
However, just to be clear, the smartwatch comes with a base of 11 watch faces, according to the official Apple Watch press release. Most allow you to change the colors, design elements and add functionality.
The Apple Watch face gallery shows off an Astronomy design with an interactive, real-time 3D model of the earth, moon and planets. Likewise, the Solar acts as a contemporary sundial.
Tim Cook didn't go into great detail about the Apple Watch battery life, but he did hint that the smartwatch is designed to be "worn all day" and is "simple to charge at night."
That had led us to believe that the Apple Watch will approximately have one day battery life, sort of like the Moto 360, LG G Watch and Samsung Gear Live we've reviewed.
An Apple spokesperson backs up our theory, more or less confirming that the smartwatch requires a daily charge. The person also reportedly said Apple is working on modifications to eek out more battery life.
Previously, when it was known as the Apple iWatch, it was rumored to have a 400mAh battery, but Cook is saving that announcement for a later date.
He did, however, call attention to the unique recharging method. The Apple Watch's back crystal houses a magnetic inductive wireless charging solution similar to the MagSafe design. Again, it looks as if Apple bucks another trend - this time it's the popular Qi wireless charging method - in favor of its own standard.
For a gadget that supposedly keeps the time, the Apple Watch release date speculation has been all over the place. It highlighted the fact that no one outside of Apple had the full scoop until September 9.
Just don't expect that to be the iPhone-compatible watch's release date this year. Apple's official line is that it won't deliver the Apple Watch until early 2015.
Reports in the Taiwanese media have placed the release date as sometime in February. Those same reports suggest manufacturing of the Apple Watch has slipped to January due to Apple being constrained by the amount of sapphire that supplier GTAT is able to produce for the device's display.
This could mean that when the Apple Watch does arrive, there could be less than the targeted 10 million smartwatches the company may want for the launch window. Although it's important to bear in mind that Apple's entry-level model, the Apple Watch Sport, doesn't include a sapphire display.
This may mean that while numbers of the Apple Watch and Apple Watch Edition versions are less than expected, the company can still produce enough Apple Watch Sport models.
An even trickier question than "when will it come out?" has been "how much will the Apple Watch cost?" There's really no precedent for a premium smartwatch price just yet.










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