Apple Watch presentation will take place tonight . The event, which will Apple CEO Tim Cook, will also be broadcast in real time over the Internet. Will be known all the information about "smart" watch company, the sale of which is scheduled for April this year.
Apple Watch is available in two sizes and three styles. The base price of the gadget, according to available information, is $ 349. Presumably, in the line will also watch worth $ 550 and $ 950. There are data on production and special models from Apple Watch case of 18-carat gold and sapphire crystal.
The media more and more talk about the new "apple" gadget on as nearing the start of sales of the device. In Telekoma collected 10 facts and opinions from representatives of the world's leading publications, to form an opinion about the new prospects and Apple Watch.
Will they buy?
- Yes: "The adoption of the new technology it does not matter whether it is available to the user - the important thing is how simple it" - Christopher Mims, Wall Street Journal.
- No, "I do not see myself writing text messages, receiving navigation information, or view your favorite photos on your wrist - I have a smart phone for that," - Eugene Kim, PCMag.
- Maybe: "Serious studies predicted that the iPhone will fail - and fail miserably with especial in the United States, because the phones and cameras have been good enough at the time of its release" - Derek Thompson, Atlantic.
- Who cares at all? "They say that [Apple Watch] is revolutionizing the way we slowly and loudly repeat themselves in electronic devices" - comedian Jimmy Kimmel, «Jimmy Kimmel Live!»
For whom is this device?
- Dandies and ladies, "Any technological thing, worn on the body will have a greater emphasis on design features and aesthetics - as it is deeply personal" - Dominic Basulto, Washington Post.
- Fitness fans: "They remind you to get up at least once an hour, you can set goals, how many calories you need to burn every day, and they track workout" - Lisa Edichikko, Business Insider.
- Fans Apple: «I suspect that many would agree that the only reason why someone would pay thousands of dollars for [gold] Apple Watch, should be to wear them as a status symbol. But instead, people will pay thousands of dollars to be able to buy a product from Apple », - Neil Seibert, Above Avalon.
What is happening at Apple in addition to the launch of smart watches?
- The iPhone excellent sales figures: "Sales of iPhone smartphones in the last three months of 2014 more than three times higher than the total income of Google in the same quarter ($ 16.52 billion). This means that only one iPhone in terms of the market is now more valuable than Android, search Google, Windows and Office together "- Thomas Halleck, International Business Times.
- Company launches strimingovyh service: "When the music streaming service from Apple comes out this year, it will seriously" - Josh Konstayn, TechCrunch.
- Apple can and does take cars: "The California-based company with headquarters in Cupertino several hundred employees secretly working to develop an electric vehicle under the names of Apple, according to people close to the project. The project, code-named Titan - is to develop a car that resembles a minivan "- Daisuke Wakabayashi and Mike Ramsey, Wall Street Journal.