Q4 2017: Apple Watch sales surpassed entire Swiss Watch Industry exports. Series3 cellular, the star.

Apple shipped 8 million smartwatches in Q4 2017 taking over the Swiss Watch Industry exports that just shipped 6.8 million watch units.

However taking the full year numbers the Swiss Watch  Industry exported 24.2 million watches and Apple 18.4 million watches for calendar year 2017, meaning that still a lot of work to do.

Apple Watch shipments beat expectations, topping 18 million in 2017, up by more than 54% on 2016. The Series 3 was the key growth driver, as total shipments of the latest version of Apple’s Watch were just under 9 million, making up nearly half of all shipments in 2017. 

Apple’s Q4 performance was impressive in itself, as shipments grew by more than 32% over Q4 2016 to 8 million, the highest ever number of shipments in a single quarter, not just for Apple, but for any wearable vendor.

“The cellular version of the Apple Watch was in strong demand in the US, Japan and Australia, where all major operators stocked it in time for the holiday season,” said Vincent Thielke, Research Analyst at Canalys. The Apple Watch Series 3 is the fastest-selling LTE wearable on the market, with shipments doubling quarter on quarter to reach 1.6 million.

“But limited operator selection in the UK, Germany and France influenced consumer purchase decisions, and stifled the growth potential of the connected Apple Watch. Moving into new markets, such as Singapore and Hong Kong in Q1 2018, just in time for Chinese New Year, is a good move,” added Thielke.

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2015 Q2 : Apple shipped 4.2 million Apple Watch and becomes World`s Top wearable Vendor, says Canalys.

Analyst firm Canalys said that Apple shipped 4.2 million Apple Watch devices in Q2 2015, meaning that it “easily overtook Fitbit, Xiaomi and all the smart watch vendors, despite the Apple Watch’s significantly higher pricing”.

Apple is keeping its cards close to its chest with regard to Apple Watch sales and shipment information, stating that it does not want to give additional guidance to its rivals. It said that demand had exceeded supply “by a wide margin”, with hints that sales could have reached $1 billion during the quarter.

Using Canalys’ estimate of 4.2 million, and the base Apple Watch retail pricing of $349, would give revenue of at least $1.47 billion.

“The Apple Watch is the most sophisticated smart watch to date, and it has proved popular with Apple fans worldwide. But Apple and other vendors still face important challenges to make the smart watch a breakout hit,” said Chris Jones, VP and principal analyst for the firm.

“Improvements in performance, battery life and sensor integration are needed to make future models more attractive, but it is the quality of third-party apps that will determine whether the Apple Watch will be a long-term success,” he continued.

Press Release:

Media alert: Apple ships 4.2 million Watches in Q2 to become world’s top vendor of wearable bands.

Shanghai, Palo Alto, Singapore and Reading (UK) – Tuesday July 21, 2015 

Apple became the world’s leading vendor of wearable bands in Q2 2015, according to Canalys estimates. With 4.2 million shipments, it easily overtook Fitbit, Xiaomi and all the smart watch vendors, despite the Apple Watch’s significantly higher pricing. Apple has done an excellent job designing its WatchKit SDK, which it delivered quickly and comprehensively. Native WatchKit extensions provide a capable developer platform without sacrificing battery life. But early sales were hindered due to two factors. Firstly, Apple missed the Q4 2014 holiday season. Secondly, supply constraints stalled shipments for the first couple months after launch.

‘The Apple Watch is the most sophisticated smart watch to date, and it has proved popular with Apple fans worldwide. But Apple and other vendors still face important challenges to make the smart watch a breakout hit. Improvements in performance, battery life and sensor integration are needed to make future models more attractive, but it is the quality of third-party apps that will determine whether the Apple Watch will be a long-term success,’ said Chris Jones, VP and Principal Analyst at Canalys.

Canalys 

Apple`s next iPhone production has started.

According to Bloomberg Apple suppliers have entered in an early production of the next iPhones 6 and 6 Plus succesors.

The next iPhones will feature FORCE TOUCH capable display technology that is already present on the Apple Watch and the newest MacBook model.

The technology allows users to access different functions on a device depending on the strength of the pressure they apply to its screen (or trackpad).

The new mobiles will arrive with the same Iphone 6 and 6 Plus design but with a tough aluminium body.

Bloomberg via gsmarena

South Korea: Apple Watch just launched. Sales reached 2.79 million through June more than Samsung six watches with 2 million sold since 2013..

U.S. tech giant Apple Inc. officially began sales of its first smartwatch in South Korea on Friday, heralding a fierce battle with Samsung Electronics Co. to gain the upper hand in the wearable market. 

Along with six other countries, the Apple Watch is now available at online and offline shops in South Korea, roughly two months after it went on sale in major markets including the United States and China.

While the Apple Watch boasts similar key technologies as other wearables such as healthcare-related features, the device is unique in that it allows what it calls a "new kind of conversation," including sending a finger sketch to other users. 

It does not, however, come with a separate universal subscriber identity module (USIM) card that allows it to make calls independently like Samsung's Gear S or LG Electronics Inc.'s LG Watch Urbane LTE, but must be linked to smartphones through Bluetooth within a 10-meter distance.

Unlike the United States, the U.S. firm's Apple Pay system is not yet available in South Korea.

The Apple Watch has been gathering strong popularity abroad, with industry tracker Slice Intelligence claiming its sales have reached 2.79 million units through June. It hovers far above the around 2-million sales boasted by Samsung's six wearable devices launched since 2013.

Samsung earlier said that it plans to release its first round-type smartwatch, but it is yet to provide a detailed launch schedule, thus giving Apple the upper ground in the local market for the wearable segment. 

Apple starts sending press invitation for June 8th WWDC 2015. Updates event app support for Apple Watch.

Apple starts sending press invitation for the WWDC 2015. Updates event app support  for Apple Watch.

With just over a week and a half to start the Keynote developer conference where Apple unravel an event eminently focused on software. The press, usually flock to this Keynote start receiving invitations to attend.

We have an event that is charged of  noveltie,s are expected, as the leaks that are taking the matter in recent weeks speak of two new streaming services. One musical, which would justify buying Beats by Apple and other television news that would give a new nut turns to the Apple TV.

Apple could offer on-demand content including local TV without needing a cable connection. We also will have previews of what will be iOS 9 and OS X 10.11 All rumors suggest that are mainly focus on improving the stability and performance, something that "old" Macs users will appreciate more .

Meanwhile, the implementation of the WWDC has been updated with support for Apple Watch. 

Apple today updated its its WWDC app ahead of its 2015 Worldwide Developers Conference, adding support for the Apple Watch .According to the app's release notes, with the new Apple Watch portion of the app, users can add sessions to Calendar, listen to audio, and give feedback on session videos right from their wrists. 

A new set-top box with support for Siri and a full App Store is also expected to make an appearance at WWDC, as is additional detail on Apple's HomeKit initiative. 

The keynote event for the conference will take place on Monday, June 8 from 10 a.m. Pacific Time to 12 p.m. Pacific Time.  

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How to turn your Apple Watch Sport into GOLD and save $11.601.- ? Video

How to turn your Apple Watch Sport into GOLD and save $11.601. ? Sounds crazy but Casey Neistat came up with a simple solution on a Video he uploaded on Youtube and calls it:

How to Turn Your Apple Watch Gold

It is not a real Apple Watch 18K Gold Edition but at least you can presume a little.

Apple iPhone 6 Plus, Gold, 16 GB (Unlocked)

69.6% of the USA population will not buy an Apple Watch, says Reuters. Video.

Credit: Reuters.

According to a Reuters/Ipsos poll above shows that 47.5% are Not interested ,  and 22.1% are Not very interested for a total of 69.6% of USA population that are not willing to get an Apple Watch.

However, the survey also showed limited awareness of the watch. The poll was taken after Apple Chief Executive Tim Cook rolled out the product on Monday, and only about half of respondents said they had heard news of the timepiece in the last few days.

Also, in an encouraging sign for Apple, roughly 13 percent of survey respondents who did not own an iPhone said that they would consider buying one in order to buy an Apple Watch, which needs an iPhone to work fully.

Ipsos surveyed 1,245 Americans online between March 9 and March 13. The data was weighted to reflect the U.S. population and has a credibility interval of plus or minus 3.2 percentage points.

Reuters

Apple presented the full collection of AppleWatch Sport,Steel and Gold. Prices. Videos Ad.

            APPLE WATCH SPORT-ALUMINUM.-

Apple says the aluminum used to make Apple Watch Sport is 60 percent stronger than standard alloys but just as light. Prices according to size: 38 M.M $349.- and 42 M.M $399.-

Apple Watch Aluminum

APPLE WATCH STEEL.-

Apple says Apple Watch features a high-strength alloy of stainless steel that becomes up to 80 percent harder through a specialized cold forging process. Prices according to size: 38M.M $549.- and depending on the bracelet you choose  the price goes up to $1.049.- and the 42 M.M $599.- and depending on the bracelet you choose  the price goes up to $1.099.-

Apple Watch Steel

APPLE WATCH EDITION IN GOLD.-

Apple says the 18-karat gold developed for Apple Watch Edition is up to twice as hard as standard gold. Price will start from $10.000.- and will be available in selected retail stores.

Apple Watch Gold

AVAILABILITY.-

The Apple watches will be available for pre-order+preview in Apple retail stores in April 10 and will be available in April 24 for purchase.

The first countries that will have the Apple watches you can see on the picture below and the company promises to expand worldwide according to time.

APPLE WATCHES VIDEO ADVERTISING.

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Apple Watch Edition

18-karat gold cases in yellow or rose. Sapphire crystal. Exquisitely crafted bands and closures.

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Apple will hold an special event in March 9

Apple has posted a public invitation on their site Apple.com to join them on March 9 at 10 a.m PDT for an special event.

Also invites to watch the live video streaming and follow every moment on apple.com/live. On the invitation also you can read : SPRING FORWARD meaning the devices they are going to announce,  its availabilty will be for this Spring.

Rumors are saying Apple will unveil the iPad Pro 12.2 inch or will just announce the real prices for the Apple Watch (3 design collection models) and exact date for availability and maybe the carriers and stores that will sell the smartwatches.

Meanwhile let`s watch again the first video Apple posted about the Apple Watch:

Chinese company Goophone launches Apple Watch clone: The Aiwatch.

The Aiwatch.

While the Apple Watch is not available right now, an Apple Watch clone is. A Chinese company called Goophone has unveiled Aiwatch,its Apple Watch knockoff.

Goophone calls the Android-based device "the world's first Apple Watch inspired smart watch". With a retail price of 399 yuan ($64), the Aiwatch bears close similarity to the Apple Watch, both design and function wise.

Apple unveiled the design of the Apple Watch in September. But fans won't be able to purchase one until at least spring 2015.

Apple Watch launch date delayed to Spring 2015.

Previously expected to be available in early 2015, it's now reported that the Apple Watch won't be available until the spring of 2015.

According to 9to5Mac, Apple's senior vice president of retail and online stores Angela Ahrendts has told retail employees via a video message that the launch is scheduled for the spring. She said: "We're going into the holidays, we'll go into Chinese New Year, and then we've got a new watch launch coming in the spring".

We will update this article as soon as an exact release date is given.

The Apple Watch is compatible with the iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 5s, iPhone 5c, and iPhone 5.

Apple Watch price

The Apple Watch starts at $349 in the US.

Apple introduce Apple Watch 3 collections and 2 sizes on Video Ad.

Apple just introduced in a 10:34 minutes video the recently announced Apple Watch in 3 colllections and two sizes with different straps  materials. The Apple Watch is all with stainless steel straps, the Sport comes with colored straps and the Apple Watch Edition is all made of Gold 18K and have leather colored straps.  

Apple Watch is the most personal product Apple has ever made, because it’s the first one designed to be worn. Narrated by Jony Ive, Senior Vice President, Design at Apple.

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