It is in the forecasts of all the analysts that between September and October we will know a wide range of new devices of Apple : The iPhone 6 (in two sizes), the iPad Air 2, new iPad mini… However, it seems that, according to the latest news, there could be a significant absence, the iWatch, which could be delayed until End of the year, As minimum.
Despite that el iWatch (even though at the moment it is little more than a rumor) is probably responsible for the attention that the SmartWatch, it looks like he's finally going to be one of the last to join the party, and not only did he miss WWDC, but it looks like he will miss the season of big shows as well. iDevices this year (September / October).
It does not go into production until November
The information comes to us through Ming-Chi Kuo, a reference analyst in everything related to iDevices, and they point out that the expected smartwach of Apple would not finally go into production until the month of November, which not only rules out that it occurs between September and October together with the new iPhones and iPads, but it would be difficult even to reach the stores in time for the Christmas campaign. Not only that, but it is also estimated that 40% fewer units will be produced than expected.
What will the iWatch be like?
Fortunately, Kuo not only leaves us bad news, but also gives some clues about the characteristics what can we expect to meet in the iWatch and which includes a flexible AMOLED display, Sapphire screen, better standards of water resistance or with a new SoC. Although it does not refer to them, it can be assumed that it will also incorporate various sensors to monitor our health and activity, in the line indicated by iOS 8.
Android competition buys time to settle
What is clear, if the news is confirmed, is that A it would get some extra time to settle into the smartwatch market, with two models already on sale and a few more after the summer. At the moment, for those of you interested in getting to know your alternatives, we remind you that we have both a comparison of technical specifications like a video comparison between Samsung Gear Live and the L, at your disposal.
Source: 9to5mac.com