Apple Will Be 'Lucky' to Ship Apple Watch by Valentine's Day

[MacRumors]

Apple may not be planning to launch the new Apple Watch until February 2015 or later, according to a new report from The Information (via Business Insider). When the Apple Watch was introduced earlier this month, Apple gave a non-specific "early 2015" timeline for its release, with no additional information on when we might expect to see the device.

One person briefed by the Apple department involved in shipping the watch quipped that Apple would be "lucky to ship it by Valentine's Day." Apple has said only that the watch would ship in early 2015, and a spokeswoman did not comment for this article.

According to the report, Apple initially planned to have the watch ready to ship in time for the 2014 holiday season, but had problems finishing software development in time. Hints of a delay on the software side first surfaced shortly after the keynote, as members of the press who were invited to spend some hands-on time with the devices noted that none of the display units were running the actual operating system, Watch OS.

Instead, the devices displayed only screenshots of various functions and while some Apple employees gave demos of functional units, reporters were not able to explore the software themselves. Apple has also opted not to divulge the battery life of the device, possibly because it is continuing to tweak the Watch OS software for the best results. Concrete information on battery life likely can't be determined until software development is finished.

Apple Watch includes several new cutting edge technologies that have not been incorporated into previous devices, including the pressure-sensitive Force Touch that can determine the difference between a tap and a press, and the Taptic Engine, Apple's unique haptic feedback vibration engine designed to deliver alerts in a subtle way.

When it goes on sale in early 2015, the Apple Watch will be available in an array of materials and with several different band options, with pricing starting at $349.

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[gugy]

Well, that's fine. Better take the time and get it right than send it early with many issues.

 

[Dekema2]

While development has started off a little bit shaky, I still think the keynote confirms that the software in these watches is worth the extra dev time.

 

[troop231]

Hopefully the  Watch won't bend when we tighten the band up

 

[macduke]

Please get here by my birthday in March! It's rare for Apple to launch new products around my birthday, so this would be awesome!

 

[croooow]

Which means I will be getting one in Feb/Mar 2016 (going to wait for second generation)

 

[stevers]

Will the vibration be subtle like the 6/6+?

 

[gugy]

Which means I will be getting one in Feb/Mar 2016 (going to wait for second generation)

Yeah, I am passing this V1 too. I hope for the V2 it will be waterproof but not holding my breath.

 

[Z400Racer37]

I'd like to know why they would unveil something that would be lucky to ship within 5 months... have a special event or something..

 

[a2rob1]

Haters will find a way to bend this watch....JS

 

[Peace]

And to think I had made a definitive plan for Valentines Day. Feb. 14th. for the Apple Watch and my significant other.

Man is she going to be disappointed.

 

[iSteve-O]

Meh...gonna wait for the Watch2.

Apple's first gen devices are always subpar i.e. iPod1...iPhone...iPad1.

 

[_Refurbished_]

They shouldn't bend over backwards just to release it before Valentine's Day. Release it when it's ready.

 

[Vodka]

there will be so many predictable presents on St.Valentine's day
"Oh, let's see what's inside. Oh my god, it is an iWatch, WHO WOULD KNOW!?"

 

[Sleepwalker71]

Sorry but I'm not getting that. What was that buzz about then? Just shiny outer shell without the proper software? Please...

 

[Deadman64]

I'd like to know why they would unveil something that would be lucky to ship within 5 months... have a special event or something..

Didn't they do the same thing with the original iPhone?

I think they're extra worried about part leaks for a new product so they seem to announce it way ahead of time before it enters production. That way when the parts DO leak we have already seen it all

 

[i5pro]

hurry!!! i need apple pay, apple watch and my 6 +

 

[filmantopia]

I'm just going to hope for March. Looking forward to this thing-- I think it's going to be huge (in scope, not size ).

 

[Sharkey311]

They tend to release stuff in March so that's what I've always been anticipating since they said Early 2015

 

[cube]

Let's see... Cartier or Apple Watch?

 

[cocky jeremy]

Meh...gonna wait for the Watch2.

Apple's first gen devices are always subpar i.e. iPod1...iPhone...iPad1.

Every generation is subpar when compared to the generation that follows it. If you're going to wait for 2, might as well wait for 3. The Apple Watch 2 is subpar compared to it.

 

[winston1236]

Good, maybe by then they can find a way to shave a few inches off the thickness.

 

[69Mustang]

Instead, the devices displayed only screenshots of various functions and while some Apple employees gave demos of functional units, reporters were not able to explore the software themselves.

Kind of reminds me of the smoke and mirrors with the original iPhone.

 

[AppleScruff1]

Hopefully the  Watch won't bend when we tighten the band up

There will be no worries about bending until versions 2 or 3 when the thinness obsession takes full effect.

 

[Bearxor]

June. It'll be June.