There’s an outside chance certain Apple Watch versions will launch commercially earlier than expected, although so far, speculation vis-à-vis the wearable’s specifications isn’t particularly encouraging.
As if Cupertino’s notorious greed and an uncharacteristically slow turnaround time weren’t enough to alienate prospective Apple Watch buyers, rumor has it the world’s first iOS-based intelligent timepiece isn’t going to be a spec-buster either.
And no, the iPhone and iPad creators never excelled in the numbers’ race (just take a look at the underwhelming RAM count of the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus), but we figured since the smartwatch market is still somewhat underdeveloped, Tim Cook & co. would be going the extra mile to perform.
Instead, they’ll be charging tech consumers a hefty premium compared to Android Wear manufacturers, and deliver mostly on-par specs. Or so a certain analyst claims to have heard from reliable inside sources.
Timothy Arcuri of the reputable financial services firm Cowen and Company says entry-level Apple Watches, which are poised to cost $350 by the by, will pack a measly 4 gigs of internal storage space and 512 MB of mobile DRAM supplied by Samsung, Hynix and Micron.
512 MB and 4 gigs is exactly what rivaling smartwatches such as Samsung’s Gear Live, LG’s G Watch and Motorola’s Moto 360 offer, for starting prices of between $200 and $250. And let’s not forget the beautiful G Watch R and Asus ZenWatch, also equipped with comparable features and slated to roll out months ahead of the Apple Watch.
On the bright side, it appears Cupertino is planning to double the 4 GB of on-board memory for higher-end variants, no doubt set to command prices of at least $400. Wrapping up the rumored list of features at this time, we have a wireless chip “similar” to the Broadcom BCM43342 inside the iPhone 5s, minus the GPS support. Yawn, huh?
Well, let’s not end things on a sour note and mention a number of eagle-eyed Twitter users have allegedly spotted Apple employees donning “iWatches” on their way to the office. Specifically, Apple Watch Sport models.
You know what this means, right? Palpable progress is being made with testing the devices, especially as said Apple Watches caught in the wild seemed functional, so it’s possible at least the Sport line will debut early next year. As in, really early. As in, at the crack of dawn on January 1. Sounds unlikely? Don’t be a party pooper and let a boy dream, will you?
Sources: Apple Insider , 9To5Mac
Read More: http://ift.tt/1vbn90l
As if Cupertino’s notorious greed and an uncharacteristically slow turnaround time weren’t enough to alienate prospective Apple Watch buyers, rumor has it the world’s first iOS-based intelligent timepiece isn’t going to be a spec-buster either.
And no, the iPhone and iPad creators never excelled in the numbers’ race (just take a look at the underwhelming RAM count of the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus), but we figured since the smartwatch market is still somewhat underdeveloped, Tim Cook & co. would be going the extra mile to perform.
Instead, they’ll be charging tech consumers a hefty premium compared to Android Wear manufacturers, and deliver mostly on-par specs. Or so a certain analyst claims to have heard from reliable inside sources.
Timothy Arcuri of the reputable financial services firm Cowen and Company says entry-level Apple Watches, which are poised to cost $350 by the by, will pack a measly 4 gigs of internal storage space and 512 MB of mobile DRAM supplied by Samsung, Hynix and Micron.
512 MB and 4 gigs is exactly what rivaling smartwatches such as Samsung’s Gear Live, LG’s G Watch and Motorola’s Moto 360 offer, for starting prices of between $200 and $250. And let’s not forget the beautiful G Watch R and Asus ZenWatch, also equipped with comparable features and slated to roll out months ahead of the Apple Watch.
On the bright side, it appears Cupertino is planning to double the 4 GB of on-board memory for higher-end variants, no doubt set to command prices of at least $400. Wrapping up the rumored list of features at this time, we have a wireless chip “similar” to the Broadcom BCM43342 inside the iPhone 5s, minus the GPS support. Yawn, huh?
Well, let’s not end things on a sour note and mention a number of eagle-eyed Twitter users have allegedly spotted Apple employees donning “iWatches” on their way to the office. Specifically, Apple Watch Sport models.
You know what this means, right? Palpable progress is being made with testing the devices, especially as said Apple Watches caught in the wild seemed functional, so it’s possible at least the Sport line will debut early next year. As in, really early. As in, at the crack of dawn on January 1. Sounds unlikely? Don’t be a party pooper and let a boy dream, will you?
Sources: Apple Insider , 9To5Mac
Read More: http://ift.tt/1vbn90l
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