‘Apple’s iWatch launch delayed until 2015’

It is believed the firm has delayed the watch to ensure the hardware and software is perfect at launch.However, Apple’s stock today hit an all time high ahead of an expected September 9th launch of the iPhone 6.Speculation around Apple’s iWatch began at the end of 2012 and a rumoured release date was initially set […]

It is believed the firm has delayed the watch to ensure the hardware and software is perfect at launch.
However, Apple’s stock today hit an all time high ahead of an expected September 9th launch of the iPhone 6.
Speculation around Apple’s iWatch began at the end of 2012 and a rumoured release date was initially set for the fourth quarter of 2013.
Chinese websites reported in December 2012 that the computer giant was working with chip-maker Intel on a wrist-worn gadget.
It was said to have a 1.5inch screen and use Bluetooth to communicate with other devices, including an iPhone.
Other rumours suggest the iWatch will feature Siri voice controls that let users dictate messages, rather than use the tiny screen.
The watch could also be used as a remote control to change music tracks or pause video, on the phone or tablet.
In July last year, reports in the Financial Times said Apple was hiring outside help to tackle design problems with its iWatch.
Apple Inc shares rose 1.4 percent to end at $100.53, a closing record high for the tech bellwether when adjusted for the stock’s June seven-for-one stock split.
KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo says difficulties with manufacturing the new device will likely be the cause of the delay, according to 9to5mac.
‘While we are positive on iWatch and believe that the advantages of the design and business model behind it are difficult to copy, we think, given the aforementioned challenges, that the launch could be postponed to 2015.’