Apple Watch Launch

Apple Watch launches in South Korea; receives warm welcome from fans

Apple's first smartwatch landed in South Korea, one of the world's most competitive markets, drawing a good response from fans, but analysts cast doubt on its long-term success there, citing a tough challenge from local brands.

Software developers try on Apple Watch; predict rush of new apps in coming months

Software developers who tried on an Apple Watch for the first time on Friday predicted a rush of new apps over the next few months, particularly in areas including health and messaging.

Apple Watch launches quietly at handful of big-city boutiques

The Apple Watch launched quietly around the world on Friday without the usual frenzy or fanfare for an Apple Inc rollout, as a handful of boutiques in major cities like Tokyo and Paris sold the timepiece - but not for purchase at its own stores.

Low-key launch as Apple Watch finally goes on sale

The Apple Watch launched globally on Friday with a small queue of Japanese tech-addicts lining up in Tokyo for Apple Inc's first wearable gadget, but there was no sign of the excitement usually attached to the company's product rollouts.

Apple tests smartwatch market with quiet debut of Cook's first product

The Apple Watch will launch with a whisper rather than a bang on Friday, an unusual start for the company that may reflect early uncertainty about demand for Apple Inc boss Tim Cook's first new product.

94 percent of US adults do not plan to buy Apple Watch: Poll

About 6 percent of U.S. adults plan to buy Apple smartwatch according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll, with men twice as likely as women to purchase Apple boss Tim Cook's first new major product.

Apple Watch: Try-on visits and online orders begin

From Beijing to Paris to San Francisco, the Apple Watch made its debut Friday. Customers were invited to try them on in stores and order them online.

New releases this week: Apple Watch and five other gadgets

The public will have its first chance to see, touch and buy the Apple Watch on Friday, as Apple stores in the U.S. and eight markets abroad start previews and online orders commence.

With Apple Watch set to launch soon, here is what people thought about the first gen iPhone

Apple loyalists are eagerly waiting for the company's next big thing - The Apple Watch. The device will be available for pre-order starting this Friday and will hit retail stores on April 24.

Apple Watch retail stock to be limited at the launch: Report

Apple will start taking pre-orders for its highly anticipated Watch from April 10, and will also allow customers to try the wearable for 15 minutes at its retail stores.