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Apple Watch will ship in April, Tim Cook says during earnings call

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Apple has revealed that the Apple Watch will ship in April, though a specific date wasn’t given. The announcement came during today’s earnings call.

Apple’s wearable will support notifications and “glances” from iPhone-based apps and is said to be aiming for 19-hour battery life, though it is reportedly having trouble hitting that goal. Apple is also planning to enable Apple Pay transactions on older iPhones by pairing those handsets with the watch.

The device was first announced in September alongside the latest iPhones. It was originally said to be shipping in “Early 2015,” which Cook said today is considered anything through April. Since then the watch has gained traction in the fashion and tech worlds.

Earlier this month it was revealed that the Apple Watch will require a companion application on a paired iPhone to configure certain features. That app will require iOS 8.2 to install from the App Store, if it isn’t pre-installed already with the update.

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Comments

  1. chrisl84 - 9 years ago

    “Early 2015” will likely end up being April 30th

  2. bpmajesty - 9 years ago

    Apple sure does know how to stretch out their timeframes (e.g.. “Coming this Fall” or Early 2015″).

  3. xfilmz - 9 years ago

    So “early” in Apple measures is a definition of a late future, that is not too close to the present.

    Joke aside. I think its good that Apple isnt rushing the release of Apple Watch and instead aiming for a product that is close to flawless.

    Anticipation much? Yes.

  4. kevicosuave - 9 years ago

    YES! Just in time for my birthday!!!

  5. Sebastian Acosta Canessa - 9 years ago

    Nooo I want it now! :…( . Can’t wait

  6. Karl Boyle (@Boylo) - 9 years ago

    I wonder when the 2015 Android equivalent will hit the market. Shall be interesting to see how they stack up after going through their first iteration compared to Apple first attempt in the market.

    Having used the LG Watch R briefly it was highly impressive so I’m hoping Apple can real nail it- I’m not a fan of the dial but I hope it works well.

    Exciting times ahead.

  7. 89p13 - 9 years ago

    I’d be satisfied with a solid 19 hours of battery life. First thing I do when I get home is to take off my watch and work clothes.

    Yes – the anticipation is growing . . . . Now, about those prices and model levels???

  8. standardpull - 9 years ago

    I don’t want a watch. But maybe I’ll be surprised. There was a time when I didn’t want a cell phone, a laptop, an LCD TV, or a smartphone.

  9. Firebender - 9 years ago

    What was the price on this thing anyway? It’s been so long since they introduced this, that I forgot if this was ever even mentioned. :/

    Price ranges? or just one price? Nah this is Apple, I’m sure it will come in 3 or even 4 price ranges… But will they not all be the same watch just different look?

  10. Bernhard Prawer - 9 years ago

    Dear Mister Tim Cook, my name is Mister Bernhard Prawer, and I like the Apple Watch very much. I would like to buy the Sport Edition. I live in Germany, and I want to ask you, if Germany is one of the Country as well which get the Apple Watch in April with the USA. I don;t want to wait such a long time. I like to buy one as quick as possible. Tim, you are doing the best job in the World. Really. Nice regards Bernhard