The upcoming Apple Watch is more than a smartwatch, it is also a fitness band of sorts. Users will be able to use it to measure their heart rate, calculate calories, see how far they’ve run, and more. Given that it has multiple functions, why get a fitness band when you can get a smartwatch as well, right?
That seems to be Apple’s train of thought because according to reports, Apple has since removed other fitness bands from its stores, both online and brick and mortar. The bands removed are the Nike FuelBand and the Jawbone UP. However if you’re thinking that Apple is just looking to eliminate the competition, it does not appear to be that way.
It seems that there are still other fitness bands left in the Apple Store, such as the Jawbone UP MOVE fitness tracker and the MIO Alpha Heart Rate Monitor Watch. It is unclear as to why Apple chose to remove those fitness bands but left some in the store, but for now if you wanted either the FuelBand or the Jawbone UP you’d have to look elsewhere.
In the meantime Apple has announced that the Apple Watch will be going up for pre-order on the 10th of April and will see a release on the 24th of April and will be priced starting at $350 for the absolutely basic model.
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