13 Apr 2015

Will you get the Apple Watch for your travels?

Submitted by Wanderlust Andi

The world is anticipating the launch of Apple's new wearable, the Watch, which will launch on April 24, 2015. Airlines, hotels and booking sites have already been busily developing apps, compatible with the new wearable and each brand is adding unique features, such as IHG's Dick Tracy-style translation app, which is similar to a successful iPhone app. Starwood has developed an app, allowing the Watch to be used as the room key.

The world is curious if this will be another iPhone - or Google Glass.

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