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Fresh supply chain rumor reiterates Apple Watch headed for mass-production in January

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A report by Taiwan’s United Daily News claims that Apple supplier Quanta will begin mass-production of the Apple Watch in January, echoing an earlier supply-chain rumor from September. It claims that the initial production run will be between three and five million units.

The report says that there have been ‘breakthroughs’ in yield issues, and that the company increased its production staffing from 3000 to 10,000 workers in the second half of the year, with further recruitment ongoing … 

While Apple still hasn’t given a more specific launch date than ‘early 2015,‘ a leaked comment by retail head Angela Ahrendts said that the launch would be in “the spring.”

We have, though, been seeing increasing signs of Apple gearing-up for the release of its smartwatch. The company recently updated its microsite with interactive images and new sections with greater detail on the functionality of the device, and we exclusively revealed that Apple Stores have begun recruiting fashion and luxury experts to help sell the watch. The iOS 8.2 beta released to developers yesterday includes WatchKit, allowing them to create apps and Glances for the device.

Morgan Stanley predicted last month that around 10% of owners of the iPhone 5 and up will buy an Apple Watch, putting first year sales right at the top-end of the 10-30M range suggested by other analysts.

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  1. paulywalnuts23 - 9 years ago

    I need two please…

    • TechSHIZZLE.com - 9 years ago

      Same here.

    • just to confirm… would that be one on each wrist or both on the same arm?

      • paulywalnuts23 - 9 years ago

        No one for me and one for my wife… The communication piece is the best part of this device and I want it so I can communicate with her using it… Without that I probably wouldn’t be nearly as interested in it…

      • happywatchblog - 9 years ago

        @paulywalnuts23 What kind of communication suits your fancy: drawing, sharing heartbeats, walkie talkie, voice messages, or touches/taps?

  2. Tom Chancy (@TommyC_LMT) - 9 years ago

    I’m buying one of these for my wife, who’s blind, and I hope that it has all the accessibility features necessary to allow her to enjoy it. The thought of this timepiece opening a new door for everyone is exciting! I can’t wait!

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