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.

Apple Watch sleek and stylish but not for everyone, reviewers say

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 8, 2015, 20:52

Apple Inc`s smartwatch is a "beautiful", "stylish" and "elegantly made" piece of technology that could make life easier for people on the move, reviewers said, but it also has shortcomings and a price that could limit its appeal.

Swiss launch of Apple Watch hit by patent issue: Report

Last Updated: Saturday, April 4, 2015, 18:18

Apple is not able to launch its new smartwatch in Switzerland until at least the end of this year beause of an intellectual property rights issue, Swiss broadcaster RTS reported on its website.

Luxury brands hedge their bets with smartwatches

Last Updated: Saturday, March 21, 2015, 09:08

The flurry of technology deals luxury watchmakers announced this week to tackle the Apple Watch threat are more a way to hedge their bets in case the smartwatch market takes off than a strategic U-turn.

Nearly 40% of iPhone owners interested in Apple Watch

Last Updated: Thursday, March 19, 2015, 08:59

About 40 percent of adult Apple iPhone owners in the United States are interested in buying the company`s new Apple Watch, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll.