Apple iWatch in production, coming in Q3: Report

NEW DELHI: While CEO Tim Cook has repeatedly said that Apple is set to foray into new product categories, there has been no official word on what these categories will be. A smartwatch and HDTV remain the likeliest candidates, according to the rumour mill. And at least one of them seems well on its way to become a reality.

According to a report by China Times, Apple has ordered the production of 3-4 million units of the iWatch for the second quarter, while it will increase the order to 14-15 million in the third quarter. The report says that the device will hit the market in the second half of 2014.

Production of some components of its rumoured smartwatch too is said to have started. Citing sources in the supply chain, the report says that the System in a Package (SiP) of the smartwatch, which can hold a processor, RAM and flash memory, is under production at present. The report does not provide any details on the features or specifications of the device.

Apple recently received a patent for a device that can be worn "as a wrist-watch device," sparking rumours that iWatch is coming soon. It is expected that the device will be announced alongside the iPhone 6 in September or with next-generation iPads in October.

Leaked images of iOS 8 have repeatedly shown that Apple will preload an app called Watch Utility.

KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, who has a good track record of leaking information about Apple products, recently said that iWatch will come in two screen sizes — 1.3- and 1.5-inch. Apple is expected to use flexible AMOLED display with sapphire glass panels in its smartwatch, along with a 200-250mAh battery. Other features of the device include biometric recognition, wireless charging and NFC. The product is expected to hit the market in September this year.

Kuo also says that the Apple smartwatch will come in a variety of casings and body materials. High-end versions of the smartwatch may even be comparable to luxury watches and, thus, come with a huge price tag. Some variants are expected to cost over $1,000.

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