I expect this to be like the first iPhone launch. Unveil.... Ooooos and Aaaaahhhhs, and won't be shipping until 6 months later. That's ok with me, I rather them come out with a killer device than "just another one of them watches".
Oooh! quit it with the dumb rumors. It will come when it comes.
I just hate it when expectations build and then break down.
There weren't really that many (if any at all) leaks of the original iPhone, iPad, new Mac Pro, etc. They keep it locked down in Cupertino to stop leaks, announce it, then release later.
You voluntarily went to a site called macrumors and signed up for the forums...
You voluntarily went to a site called macrumors and signed up for the forums...
I would believe this rumor if only any of the sources gave a valid and logical reason for why Apple would talk now but not release for a few months. There is one and it's not production issues etc.
Not one of these sources has mentioned the FCC. This wristband is allegedly going to have bluetooth, gps etc in it. That means it would have to clear the FCC before it can be sold. And once it goes for that step it will be leaked because FCC paperwork is totally public. Just like with the iPhone and the iPad, Apple would announce first and then submit the final review paperwork because they hate for anyone else to announce their stuff.
Mentioning this detail would show that they actually thought about the issue and weren't just tossing out random notions and CYA rumors
Oooh! quit it with the dumb rumors. It will come when it comes.
I just hate it when expectations build and then break down.
Developers could use the lead time to get apps ready once the device details are made public.
Sounds like you would like macfacts.com
Seems to me this is wishful thinking. Plus if these devices aren't cross platform (Apple's certainly won't be; Samsung's haven't been so far) does it really matter? I can't see anyone making a decision on a new phone based on what wearable it can be paired with.2) Freezing the market. Motorola/LG/Samsung all have announced and/or already sell wearables. By announcing the "iWatch" now, they effectively freeze the purchase of these competing devices - especially over the holiday period.
I expect this to be like the first iPhone launch. Unveil.... Ooooos and Aaaaahhhhs, and won't be shipping until 6 months later. That's ok with me, I rather them come out with a killer device than "just another one of them watches".
This is true for almost all Apple products though, and Apple has been rather successful at keeping the FCC report witheld until the product is announced. The most likely reason Apple is announcing this early is probably twofold:
1) It is a new product category, so they don't have to worry about cannibalization of the previous generation of the device. This is why they will never announce a new iPhone or iPad 3-6 months in advance. With a new product category however, they can build buzz, don't have to worry about part leaks stealing their thunder, and can get a better gauge on demand.
2) Freezing the market. Motorola/LG/Samsung all have announced and/or already sell wearables. By announcing the "iWatch" now, they effectively freeze the purchase of these competing devices - especially over the holiday period.