Welcome to episode 003 of the Happy Hour podcast! Today we’re discussing all things Apple Watch. Can Apple succeed in the smartwatch game? It’s clear Apple has been developing this product for a while and we’ll get into all of the need-to-know information surrounding it. The Happy Hour podcast is available for download on iTunes and through our dedicated RSS feed…
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Hosts:
- Dom Esposito
- Zac Hall
- Mark Gurman
Here’s what we discussed in this episode:
- WSJ: Apple struggled to find purpose for Apple Watch after many planned health features were cut, 5 million units ordered
- The New Yorker profiles Jony Ive: details meeting Jobs, iPhone 6, Apple Watch, cars and more
- Apple Watch straps will be available to purchase separately at launch
- Opinion: If any Apple Watch will cost thousands of dollars, Apple needs to start telling that story
- Apple considering dedicated Apple Watch stores as it sets up Paris booth
- Apple invites developers to Cupertino to finish Apple Watch apps, test out device
- Apple will fight iOS bugs with first-ever iOS Public Betas: 8.3 in March, 9 in summer
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