Swatch has denied collaboration with Apple in the manufacture of "smart" hours. The fact that the American computer electronics giant has reached an agreement with the Swiss company, announced on the eve of publication VentureBeat , citing an unnamed source familiar with.
As spokesman Swatch, to publish such information had no reason to. A company representative explained that the business relationship Swatch and Apple are only in the supply of integrated circuits and other electronic components.
Earlier, sources said that preparing the launch of Swatch watches under its own brand, but connecting applications Apple. As stated by Reuters analysts JP Morgan, launch products in this format would be absolutely unpredictable decision. They explained that in the past six months, representatives of Swatch said that one of the main problems is the dependence of software from other countries.
Apple is interested in promoting ecosystem iOS, iTunes and HealthKit aggressive way possible, which is why it essentially does not matter who of watchmakers share her brand.The main thing that iWatch could satisfy everyone, from tehnogika to blonde. It is believed that among the partners in business hours to present Dutch Apple Timex Group, the assets which is line fitness hours Ironman.
It is expected that iWatch will go on sale in October. As a source told Reuters, diagonal display device will be equal to 6.35 cm (2.5 inches), and the display will have a slightly elongated shape. Hours will be charged by a special device, the wire at the same time they do not need.
Part clock functions will be performed by themselves, but for tasks such as sending and receiving messages or voice chat, they will require an additional device - tablet or smartphone running on the system iOS. Furthermore, the clock will be mounted over the sensors 10 measuring the pulse owner, his body temperature and other factors.