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Reports from Cupertino claim Apple has ordered around six million units of the Apple Watch.
Many analysts, however, are skeptical the new device will be a hit since the company removed some of its health features.
Since its announcement, the Apple Watch has garnered the most public attention than any other device expected to be released this year. Apple has also hyped the device too much and has ordered between five to six million units despite its uncertain popularity because some health-related applications were removed, according to Information Week.
Apple Watch was envisioned as a futuristic health tracker, a device that checks stress levels, blood pressure and even heart activity, according to Mac Rumors. Unfortunately, Apple developers were unable to properly integrate these features into the device.
Some people close to Apple said the features were too advanced, very unreliable and might even violate government regulation. To prevent this from happening, Apple simply dropped those apps instead of facing the scrutiny of the public and the government.
The main selling point of the Apple Watch is its health apps. Now that some of these features are gone, the company is scrambling to find creative ways of making the device more appealing to consumers.
Apple CEO Tim Cook said the device will "change the way you live your life."
"If I sit too long, it'll tap me on the wrist and tell me to move. A lot of doctors believe sitting is the new cancer."
The Apple Watch will hit the market in April. Initial pricing starts at $349.
It'll have three variants: entry level, mid-range device and a high-end gold plated variant.
