Apple Watch Reaches 1,300 native Apps
Chicago mobile app developers have been quick to jump on the Apple Watch train, and Apple’s Q4 fiscal report shows that over 1,300 native apps have reached the app store since the device’s release. WatchOS 2 has clearly surpassed expectations, and developers have clearly been eager to utilize the new platform for dedicated Apple Watch […]
Microsoft Re-Enters Smartwatch App Market with Band
Microsoft unveiled an update to the Microsoft Band this week, including some new features that make it an intriguing alternative to the more expensive Apple Watch. The device is surprisingly feature-heavy at the $249 price point, giving smartwatch developers at the New York launch event plenty to talk about. Microsoft arguably “almost” created the smartwatch […]
Does the Apple Watch Need an App for Everything?
The New York Times recently reported that Apple Watch app development professionals have been favoring a “wait and see” strategy when it comes to developing software for the smartwatch. While it is noteworthy that several leading companies, including Facebook, Google and Snapchat, have yet to release apps for the Apple Watch platform, the trend poses […]
Apple to Unveil Tool Kit for Watch App Developers
When the Apple Watch was first released, some developers shied away from creating apps for It, citing constraints including loading times and limited animation capabilities. However, Apple is set to unveil a new tool kit for Apple Watch app developers that is expected to offer significant improvements. The new Apple Watch developer tool kit will […]
Back-to-School Wearable Devices for Teens
For teens, the arrival of August means that the school year is fast approaching, and tech manufacturers are offering an interesting collection of affordable wearable devices. Here’s a run-down of some of the hottest items on the market: Smartwatches. Manufacturers like Martian and Pebble Steel have introduced smartwatches that allow users to get phone […]
Apple iWatch Launch Possible this Fall
Over the past few days, various media outlets, including The Wall Street Journal, have added to the speculation surrounding Apple’s upcoming iWatch. According to the reports, the new smartwatch, which was designed with high-level input from fashion industry veteran Paul Deneve, will be offered in a range of styles and configurations. It was also reported […]
Smartwatch Market Sees Exponential Growth, Doubles in Size
Recent sales figures show that Samsung, already the world leader in smartphone sales, has charged out to a commanding lead in the rapidly growing smartwatch market. Samsung shipped half a million smartwatches during the first quarter of 2014, earning the company an astounding 71 percent market share. In total, smartwatch manufacturers shipped 700,000 units during […]
Samsung One-ups Apple, Debuts Stylish Mobile Smartwatch
Samsung Mobile has debuted what could be their hippest and most innovative mobile device to date. This week the South Korean tech giant showed an anxiously awaiting world their newest mobile product, the GALAXY Gear smartwatch. According to Slate Magazine, “For decades kids and techies have dreamed of owning a modern-day version of the Dick […]