Apple iWatch Release Date Shifted to Next Year?

Apple iWatch Release Date Shifted to Next Year?

Apple iWatch rumors have certainly been a roller coaster ride so far. First we heard it would be available for sale this year, and then we heard some rumors claiming it will not ship until December or even early next year. Just too many contradictory reports. The most recent report claimed Apple will certainly be unveiling its iWatch smartwatch at the September 9th event being hosted at the Flint Center for The Performing Arts in Cupertino, California.

A fresh report from recode claims the iWatch will indeed be announced on September 9th, but will not be shipping soon after launch. Their trusted sources claim the Apple iWatch will not be available for purchase during the holiday season this year and will probably launch sometime in early 2015. That’s quite disappointing frankly, but probably expected given the number of rumors that were claiming iWatch production was delayed significantly due to a possible shortage of the sapphire crystal glass component being used in the smartwatch.

The rumor mills have been buzzing about the Apple iWatch over the last few months and everyone is curious to see what Apple will come up with in its very first smartwatch product. Earlier reports had mentioned only about 3 million units of the iWatch will be shipped this year due to production delays, but it looks like things have clearly worsened since that report came out.

Rumored iWatch Specifications

The iWatch has been rumored to sport a flexible OLED display with sapphire glass coating to protect the screen. It will also come equipped with more than 10 health and fitness sensors that will allow it to keep detailed records of your medical and fitness information. iOS 8 brings theHealthKit developer API which will allow developers to create various apps to help you monitor your vital health statistics at regular intervals, and also to store your medical info on your iPhone that could be accessed by medical professionals in case of an emergency. The iWatch is expected to play a major role and will include most of the sensors used by the HealthKit API.