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Kiwi travel app now on Apple Watch
Wearables

Kiwi travel app now on Apple Watch

Serko's travel app leaps to Apple Watch, promising hands-free updates for jet-setting execs straight to their wrists.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Fri, 8th May 2015
Apple employees slap on the wrist: half price watches
Wearables

Apple employees slap on the wrist: half price watches

Apple employees will be able to get their hands on their very own Apple Watch for half the price, according to an email sent out by Apple CEO Tim Cook.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 7th Apr 2015
Google, Intel and Tag Heuer to take on Apple Watch
Wearables

Google, Intel and Tag Heuer to take on Apple Watch

Google and Intel are teaming up with Tag Heuer to launch a new luxury Android smartwatch, to take on the hotly anticipated Apple Watch.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Fri, 20th Mar 2015
Apple Watch goes airborne with Qantas
Wearables

Apple Watch goes airborne with Qantas

Qantas takes flight tech to wrists with Apple Watch-ready app, offering live travel updates and check-in ease to elevate the flying experience.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2015

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Apple Watch stories

Watch out Fitbit: Apple is closing in
Wearables

Watch out Fitbit: Apple is closing in

Leading wearable brand Fitbit may have a fight on its hands as Apple finds itself within striking distance in its first year in the wearable market.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 28th Aug 2015
Will the next Apple Watch be iPhone-free?
Wearables

Will the next Apple Watch be iPhone-free?

The rumoured Apple Watch 2, likely to be introduced in 2016, will apparently have a new wireless system for greater iPhone independence.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 23rd Jun 2015
Apple Watch gets its first update...
Wearables

Apple Watch gets its first update...

The first major software update for the Apple Watch, watchOS 2, will be available this September and includes new watch faces, apps, and capabilities.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Jun 2015
Fitbit leads wearable bands, Apple Watch to make impact
Wearables

Fitbit leads wearable bands, Apple Watch to make impact

Fitbit tops the sales figures, but research firm Canalys forecasts 20 million Apple Watches will be shipped in 2015.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Mon, 25th May 2015
Why smartwatch makers need the Apple Watch
Wearables

Why smartwatch makers need the Apple Watch

Apple's entry into the smartwatch market is expected to benefit all smartwatch suppliers, says IHS Technology.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 11th May 2015
While you were sleeping: Wall Street erases earlier gains
Wearables

While you were sleeping: Wall Street erases earlier gains

Wall Street fell, giving up earlier gains, as investors positioned themselves for the US corporate earnings season.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Apr 2015
Apple Watch sells out in record time
Wearables

Apple Watch sells out in record time

On April 10 pre-orders for the Apple Watch began for the first wave of countries. Within six hours, models available for delivery April 24 sold out.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 13th Apr 2015
Time ironically isn't on Apple's side in Switzerland
Wearables

Time ironically isn't on Apple's side in Switzerland

Apple's timepiece woes: Swiss trademark laws present an unexpected challenge for the tech titan's latest gadget rollout.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Apr 2015
Apple Watch to propel growth in wearables market, says IDC
Wearables

Apple Watch to propel growth in wearables market, says IDC

The wearables market continues to grow at a rapid rate in 2015, driven by new vendors, end-user awareness and new devices such as the Apple Watch.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2015
Australia's smartwatch market to exceed $400M by 2018
Wearables

Australia's smartwatch market to exceed $400M by 2018

Australia's smartwatch market to exceed $400M by 2018 as wearable computing takes hold alongside nearly 17M smartphones.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 30th Mar 2015
Who is really going to by the Apple Watch anyway?
Wearables

Who is really going to by the Apple Watch anyway?

Apple's smartwatch, set for release in April, has received mixed reviews from faculty members at IMD Business School.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Mar 2015
Air New Zealand to launch Apple Watch app
Wearables

Air New Zealand to launch Apple Watch app

Air New Zealand will soon become one of the first New Zealand companies to launch an app for the highly anticipated Apple Watch.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Mar 2015
5 reasons NOT to buy an Apple Watch!
Wearables

5 reasons NOT to buy an Apple Watch!

Concerned about buying an Apple Watch? Here are five reasons why you might NOT want to buy one. #AppleWatch #technology.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Mar 2015
Can the Apple Watch help you sell?
Wearables

Can the Apple Watch help you sell?

Apple Watch lacks compelling use cases for salespeople, says Gartner analyst, who questions why salespeople would choose it over their iPhones.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Mar 2015