It was inevitable that Apple would roll out a few new advertisements this week with its new smartwatch on the horizon, and to coincide with the Apple Watch's launch across nine nations today, a total of three short ads have been released. Aside from each ending with the slogan: "The Watch is here," they all attempt to show the various uses of the device that skeptics are labeling a fad, although unfortunately, anybody unsure as to why they'd need to buy an Apple Watch will probably be no better off after viewing the one-minute shorts.
Apple Watch waterproof test is here. See how Apple's latest wearable fares under a water splash, shower or the swimming pool. More details and video can be found here.
The successful roll-out of the Apple Watch doesn't simply rest on the devices shipping out to those who pre-ordered it back on April 10th - there are several components to this major new product hitting the ground running. The Apple Watch App Store, complete with a reported 3,000+ apps, has just been launched, and now, the Apple Watch User Guide has also been published online on the Cupertino's very own website, while also being available to download from iBooks.
Amazon has just updated its iOS app which now adds support for the Apple Watch. This new update gives users the ability to search, buy or save products to their wish list right from Cupertino's new wearable.
It's almost Apple Watch time and a number of our favorite apps have been updated to support the impending wearable. Philips Hue, a smart, energy-efficient lighting system that can be controlled directly from iOS, has just brought Apple Watch into the equation with its latest update, letting you easily adjust or turn out the lights without even needing to pick up your iPhone or iPad.
The Apple Watch is an attractive product, there's no denying it, and while its charming aesthetic has generated a fair amount of hype, it's the substance - internal hardware, functionality and apps - that will determine how long this thing manages to stick around. As has been rumored throughout the blogosphere today, the Apple Watch App Store has been officially rolled out by Apple, and if you're hoping / expecting the device to arrive on your doorstep over the next few hours, then you can catch a preview of the app hub below.
Yesterday, we brought you the news that djay 2 for iPhone and iPad, which regularly cost $2.99 and $9.99 respectively, had just gone free for a week, and now, creator Algoriddim has more good news for wannabe DJs and music makers. Extreme users may also opt for the djay Pro Mac app, which is also discounted with $30 off at $49.99, and as well as adding a bunch of features to the OS X edition of djay, the developer has also brought Apple Watch support to the iPhone edition.
Apple Watch bands are easily one of the more discussed aspects of the device, being the fashion targeted gadget that it is. There are an assortment of bands available for the device, and realizing the importance they have for Apple Watch owners, the Cupertino giant will be allowing users to swap it out if you don't happen to like yours.
On the eve of the Apple Watch going on sale, or at least pre-orders arriving at the doors of those lucky enough to get in before the lead times stretched out, Apple has made available its last three Guided Tours video demos which show users how the Apple Watch works across a range of different uses.
Remember Knock, the cool little app that allowed you to unlock your Mac by knocking on your iPhone? Well today, it has been dealt quite a major update which brings similar functionality to the upcoming Apple Watch.
















