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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 […]

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The Tech Block publishes ever-growing Apple Watch review roundup

If you’re looking for as many reviews as humanly possible about the Apple Watch before running out and snagging your own unit, you’re in luck. The cool cats over at The Tech Block have begun compiling a full roundup of as many published reviews about the wearable as possible. The collection includes YouTube videos, summaries […]

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New York Times Apple Watch review hits, cites learning curve, useful aspects and ability to filter information and notifications

The New York Times has come out the door swinging with one of the very first Apple Watch reviews. The piece, penned by Farhad Manjoo, focuses on what works with the watch, what doesn’t and what needs improvement. It also makes some fairly salient points in that it cites the author’s initial hesitancy about the […]