Apple Watch

Prior to its announcement back in September of last year, the tech world was still aware of Apple's efforts to introduce a wearable, and while Apple Watch is no longer a big secret, the company did well to keep most of the interesting stuff under wraps until announcement. Providing a wide range of functions, one of Apple Watch's main assets is its ability to track fitness and health data, but preparing its concerted push towards the lucrative wellbeing has taken a lot of research in preparation for the mass market. Indeed, the secretive Apple Watch health lab has been integral to readying what will hopefully transpire as a refined fitness companion, and having remained an enigma for so long, we now get our first peek at what exactly goes on behind the closed doors.

When Apple's first wearable - the Apple Watch - goes on sale on April 24th, flyers who use Emirates as their airline of choice will be able to use a new Apple Watch app as part of their flying experience.

The Apple Watch has been confirmed to go on sale next month, and as if we needed any more proof of that revelation, the device has now passed through the FCC, receiving all clearance to hit retail shelves in the United States.

Apple Watch has definitely piqued the curiosity of the tech world, and while a sizable number of individuals seem to either be completely sold or staunchly against the product, the proverbial fence is creaking under the strain of undecided individuals. It's a good thing, then, that Apple is allowing consumers to head on down to their local Apple Retail Store during the two weeks prior to launch to check it out, and where the Spring forward media event announcement indicated that an appointment would be necessary for anybody looking to go hands-on with the wearable, it now seems that prior booking will not be mandatory.

When it comes to the packaging of its hardware, Apple’s train of thought seems to reflect that of the devices themselves. Where the company is embroiled in something of a battle with the rest of the industry to continually downsize the likes of the iPhone and MacBook, it also seems locked in a more personal effort to reduce packaging, which often saves money and spares the environment in the process. The Next Big Thing out of Cupertino will be the Apple Watch, which is slated for launch on April 24th, and now, we may have a glimpse of some packagings of the wearable.

As the Cupertino giant plans to take the Apple Watch to display exhibits next month ahead of the actual launch date, it is looking to expand the wearable's display booths beyond just Apple Retail Stores. Photos of displays being set up in Paris at the Galeries Lafayette have just been leaked, where Apple plans on putting its new smartwatch lineup up for display. Head over the jump for further details.

Want a nice, customized band for your brand new Apple Watch? Is Apple's latest creation just missing something special before it truly finds a place in your heart? How about a customized band with photos of your loved ones on it? Or maybe just photos of Tim Cook and Bono doing that weird E.T. pose from last year?