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Initial Apple Watch preorder data arrives, hints at 957,000 units sold, buyers opting for Sports model

The Apple Watch sold a few units on preorder around the 10th. Almost one million units is the current guess. The initial Apple Watch preorder numbers have been flowing in and among the first to report was research firm Slice Intelligence, which estimates nearly one million customers in the U.S. preordered the device on Friday. […]

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AppleCare+ plan, service prices for Apple Watch units unveiled

How much is your AppleCare+ plan going to be for your snazzy new Apple Watch? Apple has an answer for that. With Apple Watch preorders opening last night/the Watchening, specific numbers have surfaced for AppleCare+ and repair fees for out-of warranty watches. These numbers are a bit frightening, as a coverage plan for an Apple […]

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Apple Watch sells out in a matter of hours, shipping estimates slip back to June through August

The Apple Watch sold out in a number of hours last night as the pre-order option for the unit became available on the Apple Store web site. Over the course of the launch, shipping times for all models slipped to 4-6 weeks or later less than 6 hours after pre-orders started at 12:01 AM Pacific […]

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Apple Watch to be available for online pre-order only come April 10th

With only one day left until the Watchening/first available pre-order of the Apple Watch, your best bet might be to order yours online. Apple on Thursday confirmed that orders for the upcoming Apple Watch will be available exclusively online during the launch window, as the company expects that consumer demand will outstrip available supply of […]

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First Apple Watch unboxing videos begin to surface

The very first Apple Watch unboxing videos have surfaced. An unboxing video has surfaced from French web site Metronews, showing the unpacking of a rounded rectangular box nestled inside a square outer one. The rounded box contains the 42mm Watch held on its side, with a buyer’s chosen band type already attached. The video is […]