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After the much awaited news about the Apple iWatch, sources have confirmed that NBA star Kobe Bryant will be joining to test the product.

Reports have also said that Dustin Brown of the Los Angeles Kings is set to be joining the project, too. Besides Bryant and Brown, Apple will also be enlisting several professional athletes to help them test the iWatch within specific training conditions.

Reports said that participating athletes joining the project have already signed their non-disclosure agreements.

Apple also revealed the health feature iWatch. At the World Wide Developers conference, the device revealed it is capable of identifying different health information of users. This explains why Apple has given pro athletes the task to discover the iWatch functions and features.

The iWatch is seen as a smart way to help users to track their fitness development and promote overall health.

Truly an excellent marketing strategy for Apple, these pro athletes will be making it easier to reach the expected 50 to 60 million units sales in a year.

This current update about the players helping out the tests have given consumers mixed signals on product availability sending a lot of hype and interest as to when the iWatch will be launched.

Sources familiar with the matter said that the Apple iWatch will come out in the market around October this year. 

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