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Leaked Apple documents outline possible Apple Watch purchase, try-on process

Some leaked documents have revealed what may be in store for Apple Watch buyers come April. Shoppers wanting to buy an Apple Watch from an Apple Store will not be able to pick one up without a prior reservation, at least at launch, according to a new report. Prospective buyers will need to make a […]

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Apple Watch could help lend data to hyper-local weather prediction apps

A lot of attention has gone into the upcoming Apple Watch’s biometric and health-centric sensors, but the device could also be great for weather forecasting. Last fall, after the announcement of the iPhone 6 and its barometer, meteorologist Cliff Mass wrote a giddy blog post about the promise of smartphone barometers. He said experimental results […]

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First Apple Watch-compatible apps arrive, now available for download in App Store

You may not be able to buy the Apple Watch for almost a month, but the apps are coming out for it. A slew of new apps have been released with full Apple Watch functionality. That being said, here we go: Target – The Target app lets you add items to your list and find […]

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Belgian IT firm lets you preview Apple Watch through paper printouts, augmented reality

This might be ridiculous. Or it could be amazing. A Belgian IT company called Underside is allowing you to try on the Apple Watch via augmented reality. Simply print a special wristband, attach it to your wrist like a watch, then point your phone at the paper watch, and through the magic of augmented reality, […]

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Rumor: Apple Watch to see initial supply constraints with OLED unit, but constraint is not unexpected

The Apple Watch may see supply constraints before launch, but Apple should be prepared for them. This is what one source has indicated, as Apple has seen similar issues. When the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus debuted last year, Apple struggled to keep up with consumer demand for months. That may happen again with […]