Apple's iWatch May Not Launch Until 2015

apple may planning delay launch of iwatch until 2015, according new report kgi securities analyst ming-chi kuo. echoing several past reports have alluded 2015 launch date, kuo suggests difficulty manufacturing device lead postponement.

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we reiterate our view iwatch, compared existing products, , apple's (us) first attempt @ wearable device, represents higher level of difficulty company regards component , system design, manufacturing , integration between hardware , software. while positive on iwatch , believe advantages of design , business model behind difficult copy, think, given aforementioned challenges, launch postponed 2015.

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in july report, kuo predicted mass production on iwatch begin in november, launch coming in 2015. kuo has suggested iwatch's small form factor, use of flexible amoled screen, , sapphire display cover have contributed production difficulties.

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iwatch concept todd hamilton, based on nike fuelband​

kuo's language in report, suggests launch of iwatch "could" postponed, indicates uncertain target ship date device. though kuo has solid track record when comes apple rumors, has provided inaccurate guesses @ times.

while may seem 2015 launch date contradicts rumors have pointed towards october debut device, entirely possible apple introduce iwatch months before available ship customers. historically, apple has introduced products in new categories ahead of ship date.

mac pro, example, introduced @ wwdc in june before sales began in december. steve jobs unveiled original iphone 6 months before launched, , ipad shown @ apple event more 2 months ahead of sale date.

rumors have suggested iwatch contain multitude of health , fitness sensors, measuring metrics calorie consumption, sleep activity, blood oxygen levels, , more. it's said integrate ios 8's health app , may come in multiple sizes , @ multiple price points.

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yay, delay once again

 

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