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Apple gears up for its 27th annual developer conference

Apple will bring developers from around the world to San Francisco for its Worldwide Developers Conference in June.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Apr 2016

Wearables

Xero launches on Apple Watch

Cloud-based accounting software company Xero has launched an Apple Watch application to help small business owners manage their finances.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Nov 2015

Wearables

Apple Watch is on its way - to Noel Leeming

The much-awaited Apple Watch will finally be available to purchase in New Zealand, with Noel Leeming set to sell them.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Wed, 22nd Jul 2015

Wearables

Kiwi travel app now on Apple Watch

Serko's travel app leaps to Apple Watch, promising hands-free updates for jet-setting execs straight to their wrists.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Fri, 8th May 2015

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Apple Watch driving cellular smart watch shipments

The popularity of smart watches with cellular connectivity is set to skyrocket, with 53.6 million units forecast to be shipped by 2020, according to Canalys.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 12th Jul 2016

Wearables

Apple watchOS3 preview: more features, invisible ink and an app to help you breathe

Apple's upcoming watchOS3 for the Apple Watch brings more features: from health, messaging, customisation and even a new app that helps you breathe.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Jun 2016

Wearables

Did you hear? Classroom wearables are where it's at

Wearables in the classroom are becoming the norm, as educators around the world adopt new tools and technologies to aid learning.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 3rd May 2016

Wearables

Wearable devices to surpass 200 million

Driven by a growing vendor line-up and consumer awareness, IDC forecasts global shipments of wearable devices to hit 237.1 million by 2020.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 18th Mar 2016

Wearables

Will Apple's next iPhone be met with excitement or indifference?

Loyal Apple consumers across generations aren't excited about a 4-inch iPhone, which is expected to go on sale later this month, a new survey finds.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Mar 2016

Wearables

Smartwatch ecosystem grows, Apple Watch destroys competition

Apple Watch dominates smartwatch market with 52% of 2015 sales; Android Wear less than 10%. Samsung's Tizen-based Gear S2 suffers weak sales.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 13th Jan 2016

Gaming

Hands-on Review: A quick glance at the Apple Watch

Apple has packed a lot of features into this small device, though most of them require connecting to the iPhone to deliver their functionality.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Nov 2015

Wearables

Apple Watch proving popular with users, new research finds

The Apple Watch receives positive reactions from owners, threatening traditional watches and health monitors. -Research.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Sep 2015

Wearables

Smart wristwear driving wearables market, Apple Watch OS to lead

A growing list of vendors, proliferation of devices, price points and steady consumer adoption will fuel growth in the worldwide market for wearables.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 15th Sep 2015

Wearables

New OS and heaps of colours for Apple Watch

Apple has introduced the first major software update for the Apple Watch, with new features as well as a new range of Apple Watch cases and bands.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Sep 2015

Wearables

Watch out Fitbit: Apple is closing in

Leading wearable brand Fitbit may have a fight on its hands as Apple finds itself within striking distance in its first year in the wearable market.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 28th Aug 2015

Wearables

Will the next Apple Watch be iPhone-free?

The rumoured Apple Watch 2, likely to be introduced in 2016, will apparently have a new wireless system for greater iPhone independence.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 23rd Jun 2015

Wearables

Apple Watch gets its first update...

The first major software update for the Apple Watch, watchOS 2, will be available this September and includes new watch faces, apps, and capabilities.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Jun 2015