As is often the case with new Apple products, there was a manic rush for pre-orders of the Apple Watch when it was first made available to reserve back on April 10th. Historically, those who manage to get in early get their devices before those lagging behind, and within hours of the pre-orders beginning, many customers were reporting estimated shipping dates of 4-6 weeks. Some were even told that June would be a ballpark ETA for a product that hits the mass market on April 24th, but much to the surprise of some, the status of some of these orders has changed to "Preparing for Shipment" - a very pleasant surprise for those who may have prepared for a long wait.

The anticipation for the Apple Watch’s consumer roll-out this Friday is building with every moment that passes, and the wait for those who pre-ordered early has just gotten a little bit more tantalizing as Apple begins charging credit cards in advance of shipment. For many, the device is still listed as “processing items,” but for others, the status has advanced to “preparing for shipment,”and if you’re expecting to receive your Apple Watch by Friday, you may want to check the tracking and delivery status.

Apple Watch is packed to the rafters with toys, both hardware and software-related, and among them, users will get a heart rate monitor. Part and parcel of the wearable's investment in fitness and health, we're led to believe that it will provide accurate readings of a user's heart rate, and now, the company has shed some light on precisely how the technology will work.