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Apple may seek health insurer subsidies for iWatch fitness bands

Apple (AAPL) could be looking to health insurance companies to help subsidize its rumored iWatch fitness bands in the same way that wireless carriers subsidize the cost of smartphones. That speculation comes from Timothy Arcuri, an analyst with Cowen & Co. He raised the possibility on Friday in a research note that discussed possible product launches, including the iWatch, later this year from Apple. “We continue to believe it is possible the

Rumored big-screen iPhone 6 sees ‘unprecedented’ consumer interest

A survey of early tech adopters has found “an unprecedented level of consumer interest” in purchasing Apple’s (AAPL) rumored big-screen iPhone 6, which is expected to debut this fall. In March, 451 Research surveyed more than 4,100 tech-savvy consumers, mostly in North America, about their smartphone purchase plans. In total, 40% said they would be likely to buy the next-generation iPhone, with 14% “very likely” and 26% “somewhat likely,” the research firm said. In March 2012, 33% of respondents said they would be likely to buy the iPhone 5 when it came out. And in March 2013, 26% said they would be likely to buy the iPhone 5S. “Speculation over a larger screen iPhone is clearly striking a chord with consumers,” 451 Research analyst Andy Golub said in a statement. “This is the highest level of demand for an unannounced Apple (AAPL) model in a ChangeWave survey.” While the iPhone… .

Wearables Bring Joy Of Computing To Your Wardrobe

Technology graces us with ever more desirable gizmos, but there’s a limit to how many devices we can schlep around. Technology, though, has an answer: wearables. The following is a look at several useful gadgets that you can make part of your wardrobe. You can expect to see lots of smartwatches introduced this year from Apple (AAPL), Google (GOOGL) and others. Samsung’s Galaxy Gear smartwatch, at $249, was one of the first to hit the streets. The