Wearables

Apple has sent out what can only be referred to as a courtesy email to select Apple Watch customers who had ordered the wearable. The email from the Cupertino giant is meant to reassure customers that their pre-orders are being processed, and once it has shipped out, they will be notified about it.

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.

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.

When Apple released its new video showcasing its commitment to protection of the environment, it showed all kinds of things ranging from data centers to the production methods used when creating things like iPhones and Apple Watches. One thing that was noticed during the lengthy video was an as-yet unannounced charging dock for Apple's new smartwatch.

If it seems like you can't open a webpage these days without it being full of Apple Watch news then, well, you're probably just going to have to come to terms with that for the next few days at least. Apple's first wearable goes on sale this coming Friday, and it's causing quite the stir. With three models to choose from it's not always easy to make that particular buying decision, and if you are concerned about the durability of your smartwatch then things are particularly complicated because the cheaper Apple Watch Sport comes with a different screen to the Apple Watch and Apple Watch Edition.

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.

The Apple Watch has adorned the wrist of many celebrities as we close in on the consumer launch, and a number of high-profile figures have willfully sported variants of the higher-end Apple Watch Edition range. Some, such as Drake, Katy Perry, Pharrell Williams and J.J. Abrams, have had to settle for those currently up for pre-order, while others, such as designer Karl Lagerfeld and former rugby player Will Carling, have been treated to exclusive combinations that are not immediately available to purchase. Now, recording artist Beyoncé Knowles has got in on the act, and she has also been snapped rocking the gold link bracelet variant first demonstrated by Lagerfeld.

A video of the Apple Watch booting up from scratch has just surfaced online, giving us a look at just how long it takes for Apple's new wearable to go from being powered off to displaying the watch face.