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Does anyone else think that Apple is pretty late in its interests for wearable technology? I mean I'd have thought that by now, Apple would have something ready.

But then again, when smartphones came out and Apple expressed interest in them, no one could thing of something as beautiful as the iPhone. So maybe it's the same thing here. Still weird to me.

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Everyone is talking about wearable computers but no one knows yet what it should look like (heck, I don't either, but certainly it isn't cyborg glasses). It was the same with tablets. Apple's strategy seems to be focusing on launching good products or nothing at all so it's understandable if they are late to the game.

The interview is sad though. The interviewers are too rude at times, it seems bashing Apple is the new thing.

I wouldn't put down Google Glasses so quickly. I really think they're on to something; even if it's a bit ahead its time socially.

Google Glasses (Googles) are all fun and games until some glasshole loses an eye from being punched in the face.

I don't think it's weird at all. In fact, I think it's normal given their history of only embracing technology that is ready and able to provide (in their opinion) a great user experience; If they can't see a way to do it well, they won't do it.

Apple was late in MP3 players too but just dominated the market.

Although I'm more invested in the Android/Google ecosystem, I'd like to see Apple release their own products too.

Android has improved a lot and big part of that is its competition with iOS.

What fraction of the people you know had and regularly used a MP3 player when the iPod came out?

What fraction of the people you know had and regularly used a smartphone when the iPhone came out?

What fraction of the people you know have and regularly use wearable technology now?

I don't think the answer to that third question is higher than that to the other two.

Also, in some sense Apple has been selling wearable technology for years, in cooperation with Nike.

As you say, Apple has a history of do it late but do it right. Whether they can do it right under Cook's leadership is an entirely different question however.

He also dismissed any broad customer interest in AR products such as glass, while at the same time hinting at future "wearable" products from Apple. That strikes me as a strange and possibly regrettable position to take.

They only develop one new product category at a time, so they wouldn't start on anything new until the iPad came out.

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