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KGI: the next Apple Watch won’t look much different from previous models
Respected Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo of KGI Securities wrote in a new report to clients today that Apple Watch Series 3 won't have any obvious form factor changes from existing models, saying LTE cellular connectivity will be its main selling point.
Apple and Aetna discussing Apple Watch discounts for insurers as a member perk
Apple recently held a round of invitation-only secret meetings with major healthcare provider Aetna to see how to best bring discounted Apple Watch units to Aetna's 23 million insurers as a member perk, three people familiar with the matter told CNBC this afternoon.
Apple Watch Series 3 reportedly shipping in the fourth quarter
A third-generation Apple Watch is expected to ship in the fourth quarter of this year, according to a new report Monday from Taiwanese trade publication DigiTimes.
Hands on with new features & changes in watchOS 4 beta 5
Last Monday, Apple distributed a fifth beta of watchOS 4 for Apple Watch to its registered developers and members of the paid Apple Developer Program.
How to automatically silence all calls and notifications on iPhone and Apple Watch during workouts
Learn how to automatically silence notifications for incoming calls, texts, and more on your Apple Watch and iPhone during workout sessions.
Apple seeds watchOS 4 beta 5 to developers
Along with iOS 11 beta 5, Apple today seeded watchOS 4 beta 5 (build number 15R5345g) to the registered developers and members of its developer program.
Redesigned Apple Watch with LTE chip coming later this year
Apple is planning to release an LTE-flavored version of its smartwatch later this year, reports Bloomberg. Citing people familiar with the matter, the outlet's Mark Gurman says that the wearable will feature an LTE modem from Intel that will reduce its reliance on the iPhone.
In current Apple Watch models, a connection with a smartphone is required for tasks such as streaming music and sending messages. An LTE chip would obviously allow the Watch to complete these tasks independently, meaning users could opt to leave their phone at home.
Apple is already in talks with carriers in the U.S. and Europe about offering the cellular version, the people added. The carriers supporting the LTE Apple Watch, at least at launch, will be a limited subset of those that carry the iPhone, one of the people said. However, AT&T Inc., Verizon Communications Inc. and T-Mobile US Inc. in the U.S. plan to sell the device, according to other people familiar with the matter.
It'll be interesting to see how carriers price their Apple Watch data plans, given the device's tiny display and limited capabilities. You would think it'd be relatively inexpensive. The report also notes that it's possible the LTE-flavored Watch could be delayed beyond this year.
Additionally, Daring Fireball's well-connected John Gruber claims he has heard this year's Apple Watch will also feature an all-new form factor. He doesn't offer up any details, but if true, it would mark the Watch's first change in design since its initial debut two years ago.
Source: Bloomberg
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Latest HomePod firmware discovery: skiing workout for Apple Watch
The unreleased HomePod firmware that Apple “accidentally” published on its servers this past weekend has become a real treasure trove of information about not only iPhone 8 and the speaker itself, but also new fitness features that are possibly coming to Apple Watch.
As noted by MacRumors, a new skiing workout has been unearthed from the HomePod files.
Apple Watch jailbreak demonstrated at Def Con 25
Jailbreaks have been around on iOS devices for years, but now the Apple Watch is finally getting the spotlight.
Hacker Max Bazaliy of the Fried Apple Team demonstrated a watchOS 3 jailbreak on Apple Watch at Def Con 25.
Supplier revenue projection suggests Apple Watch Series 3 launch in September
A report Tuesday from Economic Daily News, cited by trade publication DigiTimes, serves as yet another indication of a rumored September launch for Apple Watch Series 3.