Apple Watch News: Pre-Order Prices and April Pre-Order Date Released

By Dondi Tiples, Christian Post Contributor Tuesday, March 17, 2015

The Apple Watch is scheduled to be released to the public on April 24, but Apple has announced pre-orders can be made starting April 10.

Since its launch last March 9 in Apple's "Spring Forward" event in San Francisco, Apple has been preparing for the new device's market release and has just announced pre-orders will be accepted beginning April 10, with a price range from $350 to $17,000, depending on the variant.

Compatible with iPhone devices, the Apple Watch alerts users with real-time social media updates, make calls, enable purchases using Apple Pay, and engage Siri's services. It also features fitness tracking software and other health-oriented apps.

The pre-order price for the Apple Watch starts at $350 for the entry-level Sports variant, and up to $17,000 for the wearable's 18-karat gold edition. In Europe, the Apple Watch will be going for £299 up to £13,500, and in Australia between AU$499 to AU$24,000.

The Apple Watch is expected to be released in India's market by June this year, with analysts predicting its pre-order costs could run up to Rs 30,000.

The watch's premium gold model has caused a stir among Apple loyalists who look to be ready to hand over the hefty price tag to own the 18K gold edition. It is predicted the company will have a harder time unloading its lower end aluminum Sports version, with the market for versatile and lower priced smartwatches already dominated by rivals like Samsung, LG, Pebble, and Motorala.

The middle-of-the-road variant, Collection, is made from stainless steel and comes with a choice of straps.

It is still the early days to predict whether the Apple Watch will be a hit or a failure. However, earnings of the three different device models will determine which edition will score high in the number of units sold.