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.

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.

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.

Google working to make Android Wear work on Apple iOS

Last Updated: Friday, April 10, 2015, 17:51

Google has reportedly been working to make its Android Wear smartwatch platform work on Apple's iPhone, a source said.

In China, knock-off Apple Watches have their own fans

Last Updated: Friday, April 10, 2015, 13:21

Lining the glass display cases of Shenzhen`s giant tech malls, knock-off versions of Apple Inc`s smartwatch were on sale at many stalls, with some Chinese consumers eager to snap them up for a fraction of the cost of the original.

Apple Watch's worldwide preview kicks off

Last Updated: Friday, April 10, 2015, 09:52

Apple says its first wearable device will connect wirelessly to a user's iPhone and will be the interface for messaging, calls and apps, especially ones geared toward health and fitness.