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iWatch Said to Be at 'Engineering Verification Test' Stage, Components Now in Production

Tuesday September 2, 2014 2:31 am PDT by Richard Padilla
iwatch_concept_ifoyucouldsee Apple's iWatch has reached the "engineering verification test" (EVT) stage of development and will likely beginning shipping in 2015, according to a new report from Digitimes. While components for the device are said to be in production, sources close to the matter stated the device must also head to production verification testing (PVT) before entering mass production.

Digitimes also claims Apple is "unlikely" to unveil the iWatch during its upcoming September 9 media event, which contrasts with reports from the likes of Re/code and Bloomberg last week stating that the device would be introduced alongside the iPhone 6. A previous report suggested Apple would be debuting the device at an October event, but Re/code noted the company later ended up changing its plans.

However, an early 2015 launch for the iWatch has been suggested by a number of sources, as part leaks for the device have also been non-existent to this point. Recent rumors have suggested the device will include an array of sensors to track health and fitness-related metrics, and will be positioned as an iPhone accessory that tightly integrates with iOS 8.

Related Roundups: Apple Watch, watchOS 5
Tag: digitimes.com
Buyer's Guide: Apple Watch (Neutral)
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japanime
61 months ago
For the love of all that is holy, I pray it doesn't look like that mockup.
Rating: 36 Votes
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juanrp
61 months ago
Can we all take a second and hope that it doesn't look like this mockup?
Thanks.
Rating: 14 Votes
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Zxxv
61 months ago
news just in....

iWatch now called keepWatchin
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Rogifan
61 months ago
Ok I think I'll trust re/code over DigiTimes.
Rating: 11 Votes
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Locoboof
61 months ago
It's coming......Seven more days....
Rating: 10 Votes
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steindlmedia
61 months ago
Why would Apple hold an event at the flint center if they have not something to announce besides the iPhone 6?

Doesn't make any sense.
Re/code > DigiTimes.

:apple: :apple: :apple:
Rating: 9 Votes
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Aluminum213
61 months ago
Macrumors:

IWatch at event
IWatch not at event

Rinse and repeat
Rating: 8 Votes
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Mildredop
61 months ago

For the love of all that is holy, I pray it doesn't look like that mockup.


Isn't it awful?! That's what I'd come up with if I tried to design a watch.
Rating: 5 Votes
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nando87
61 months ago
All I can say is

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SMIDG3T
61 months ago

Why would Apple hold an event at the flint center if they have not something to announce besides the iPhone 6?

Doesn't make any sense.
Re/code > DigiTimes.

:apple: :apple: :apple:


Just because it's not shipping until 2015 doesn't mean we won't see it on stage.
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