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Smartwatch ecosystem grows, Apple Watch destroys competition
Wearables

Smartwatch ecosystem grows, Apple Watch destroys competition

Apple Watch dominates smartwatch market with 52% of 2015 sales; Android Wear less than 10%. Samsung's Tizen-based Gear S2 suffers weak sales.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 13th Jan 2016
Hands-on Review: A quick glance at the Apple Watch
Gaming

Hands-on Review: A quick glance at the Apple Watch

Apple has packed a lot of features into this small device, though most of them require connecting to the iPhone to deliver their functionality.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Nov 2015
Apple Watch proving popular with users, new research finds
Wearables

Apple Watch proving popular with users, new research finds

The Apple Watch receives positive reactions from owners, threatening traditional watches and health monitors. -Research.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Sep 2015
Smart wristwear driving wearables market, Apple Watch OS to lead
Wearables

Smart wristwear driving wearables market, Apple Watch OS to lead

A growing list of vendors, proliferation of devices, price points and steady consumer adoption will fuel growth in the worldwide market for wearables.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 15th Sep 2015
New OS and heaps of colours for Apple Watch
Wearables

New OS and heaps of colours for Apple Watch

Apple has introduced the first major software update for the Apple Watch, with new features as well as a new range of Apple Watch cases and bands.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Sep 2015
Watch out Fitbit: Apple is closing in
Wearables

Watch out Fitbit: Apple is closing in

Leading wearable brand Fitbit may have a fight on its hands as Apple finds itself within striking distance in its first year in the wearable market.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 28th Aug 2015
Will the next Apple Watch be iPhone-free?
Wearables

Will the next Apple Watch be iPhone-free?

The rumoured Apple Watch 2, likely to be introduced in 2016, will apparently have a new wireless system for greater iPhone independence.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 23rd Jun 2015
Apple Watch gets its first update...
Wearables

Apple Watch gets its first update...

The first major software update for the Apple Watch, watchOS 2, will be available this September and includes new watch faces, apps, and capabilities.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Jun 2015
Fitbit leads wearable bands, Apple Watch to make impact
Wearables

Fitbit leads wearable bands, Apple Watch to make impact

Fitbit tops the sales figures, but research firm Canalys forecasts 20 million Apple Watches will be shipped in 2015.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Mon, 25th May 2015
Why smartwatch makers need the Apple Watch
Wearables

Why smartwatch makers need the Apple Watch

Apple's entry into the smartwatch market is expected to benefit all smartwatch suppliers, says IHS Technology.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 11th May 2015
While you were sleeping: Wall Street erases earlier gains
Wearables

While you were sleeping: Wall Street erases earlier gains

Wall Street fell, giving up earlier gains, as investors positioned themselves for the US corporate earnings season.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Apr 2015
Apple Watch sells out in record time
Wearables

Apple Watch sells out in record time

On April 10 pre-orders for the Apple Watch began for the first wave of countries. Within six hours, models available for delivery April 24 sold out.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 13th Apr 2015
Time ironically isn't on Apple's side in Switzerland
Wearables

Time ironically isn't on Apple's side in Switzerland

Apple's timepiece woes: Swiss trademark laws present an unexpected challenge for the tech titan's latest gadget rollout.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Apr 2015
Apple Watch to propel growth in wearables market, says IDC
Wearables

Apple Watch to propel growth in wearables market, says IDC

The wearables market continues to grow at a rapid rate in 2015, driven by new vendors, end-user awareness and new devices such as the Apple Watch.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2015
Australia's smartwatch market to exceed $400M by 2018
Wearables

Australia's smartwatch market to exceed $400M by 2018

Australia's smartwatch market to exceed $400M by 2018 as wearable computing takes hold alongside nearly 17M smartphones.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 30th Mar 2015

Stories from Other Regions

Apple Watch stories

Apple Watch is on its way - to Noel Leeming
Wearables

Apple Watch is on its way - to Noel Leeming

The much-awaited Apple Watch will finally be available to purchase in New Zealand, with Noel Leeming set to sell them.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Wed, 22nd Jul 2015
Kiwi travel app now on Apple Watch
Wearables

Kiwi travel app now on Apple Watch

Serko's travel app leaps to Apple Watch, promising hands-free updates for jet-setting execs straight to their wrists.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Fri, 8th May 2015
Apple employees slap on the wrist: half price watches
Wearables

Apple employees slap on the wrist: half price watches

Apple employees will be able to get their hands on their very own Apple Watch for half the price, according to an email sent out by Apple CEO Tim Cook.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 7th Apr 2015