Apple Watch launches quietly at handful of big-city boutiques

Last Updated: Saturday, April 25, 2015, 01:01

The Apple Watch launched quietly around the world on Friday without the usual frenzy or fanfare for an Apple Inc rollout, as a handful of boutiques in major cities like Tokyo and Paris sold the timepiece - but not for purchase at its own stores.

Apple aims to ship more than 20 million smartwatches in 2015: Sources

Last Updated: Friday, April 24, 2015, 15:57

Apple Inc aims to ship at least 20 million Apple Watches this year, well above many analysts` forecasts, according to supply chain sources.

Apple thwarts geeks, investors probing smartwatch components

Last Updated: Friday, April 24, 2015, 15:26

Apple Inc managed to frustrate gadget lovers and investors desperate to find out the components of its new smartwatch on Friday, encasing its chips in tough resin and using rare screws to thwart people trying prise it apart.

Samsung hints at new smartwatch on Apple Watch launch day

Last Updated: Friday, April 24, 2015, 14:20

Samsung Electronics Co Ltd teased the market with hints of a new version of its Gear smartwatch on Friday, the same day that rival Apple Inc`s long-awaited wearable devices went on sale.

Apple Watch goes on sale quietly in Asia

Last Updated: Friday, April 24, 2015, 12:16

The Apple Watch debuted in some Asian markets Friday, but with sales limited to those who had pre-ordered online it was a low-key start with none of the fanfare and fuss usually seen for a launch by the tech titan.

Apple to start sale of smartwatch from today

Last Updated: Friday, April 24, 2015, 09:07

Apple stores will not have any watches to sell on Friday, even though some luxury shops around the world will.

Apple tests smartwatch market with quiet debut of Cook's first product

Last Updated: Thursday, April 23, 2015, 06:22

The Apple Watch will launch with a whisper rather than a bang on Friday, an unusual start for the company that may reflect early uncertainty about demand for Apple Inc boss Tim Cook`s first new product.

ICICI, HDFC Bank develop apps for Apple Watch

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 22, 2015, 19:46

Even before Apple's keenly awaited watch hits the domestic shores, the country's two biggest private lenders have announced applications for the device.

6 % of US adults plan to buy Apple Watch: Poll

Last Updated: Thursday, April 16, 2015, 01:41

About 6 percent of U.S. adults plan to buy Apple Inc`s smartwatch according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll, with men twice as likely as women to purchase Apple boss Tim Cook`s first new major product.

Apple expected to quickly ramp up smartwatch production

Last Updated: Monday, April 13, 2015, 21:46

Apple Inc is likely to quickly ramp up production of the Apple Watch after strong pre-orders outstripped limited supply, analysts said on Monday.

Strong turnout as shoppers get to try Apple Watch

Last Updated: Friday, April 10, 2015, 22:14

Consumers flocked to Apple Inc`s stores around the world on Friday to get the first close-up look at the tech giant`s smartwatch, which the company expects will be its next runaway hit.

Samsung and Apple clash with rollout of new products

Last Updated: Friday, April 10, 2015, 19:09

Samsung rolled out a new smartphone on Friday in a bid to regain market dominance as arch-rival Apple, eyeing the next generation of wearable technology, opened pre-sales for its first watch.