It describe edition TechCrunch citing informed sources of previously unknown interface connector at Apple Watch. It is assumed that a dedicated port to be used for diagnostic devices and connect additional accessories.
A special six-slot is located inside one of the grooves strap Apple Watch, indicates the source. By the form it resembles the Lightning on the iPhone and iPad. With his help, is expected to be installing the operating system at the production stage, so it will appear in the final version of hours.
The presence of such a connector is interesting for several reasons. Firstly, this new interface Apple. Second, in theory, with the help of a wearable computer can be connected "smart" accessories. It may be straps with complex sensors, additional displays, external drives, or batteries.
However, this is only speculation. At the moment there is no confirmation from the source that Apple will allow access to this connector. Moreover, observers 9to5Mac claim that the 6-pin port is used only at the stage of testing Apple Watch and will not be in the final version of the device.
Earlier it was reported that Apple has invited the developers of popular Internet services in the secret lab to test applications for Apple Watch. Internet access in offices locked and prohibited from building anything endure, as one can not bear. Developers keep the source code of their programs in the office Apple, make them out of the premises is prohibited.
According to the forecast of Piper Jaffray, Apple Watch sales in 2015 will amount to 8 million units, and the circulation of gold models of Apple Watch Edition - about 10 000. Analysts say that this year the share of Sport-version will have about 55% of total sales Apple Watch, and 45% - the share of mid-range models of Apple Watch in stainless steel housing.