Apple plans to release several versions of the iWatch, which, according to rumors, should be released this fall. According to several knowledgeable persons, the Cupertinos are trying to create a device that will compete with the smart watches produced by Google and Samsung Electronics.
Apple is trying to take into account all the criticisms about the SmartWatch, but it cannot release a device that differs greatly in functions from a smartphone (is it bad?!). The iWatch will have more than 10 sensors built in to help monitor your health and activity.
Apple has expressed its interest in the field of healthcare, first hiring several well-known specialists to its team, and then presenting the Health application at WWDC 2014, designed to collect all the necessary information about the user's health. However, together with the application, she did not release a corresponding device capable of measuring these very parameters, postponing its release until the fall.
According to informed sources, the production of watches should begin in 2-3 months. The release of the iWatch will be handled by the Taiwanese company Quanta Computer, which has long been a supplier for Mac computers.
According to rumors, there will be several versions of the iWatch, with different screen sizes. The rest of the details of the smartwatch still remain under the veil of secrecy. By the end of the year, Apple will have to release from 10 to 15 million copies, which should meet the initial demand for the new device worldwide. CEO Tim Cook promised that by the end of this year Apple will release new product categories. It is worth noting that the last time the company released its major new product — iPad — 4 years ago.
According to analysts' calculations, smart watches will soon be sold in much larger volumes. By the end of this year, this figure will triple, reaching 19 million devices sold, and by 2018 it will reach 111.9 million copies.
Recently, giants such as Google and Samsung have been placing increasing emphasis on lightweight mobile devices with various built-in sensors that allow you to measure your temperature, determine your geographical location and perform voice commands on the go.
Some smartwatches, such as the Nike FuelBand, measure your physical activity, others complement the smartphone by receiving text messages, taking photos and checking the weather. The third, Pebble, vibrates, notifying you of incoming calls, messages and emails.
"I expect Apple to release several smartwatches, with different designs, acting as accessories. One design will not be able to meet all the needs," said Ming-Chi Kuo, a well-known analyst at KGI Securities.
