Each of these will operate, reportedly, on the upcoming iOS7, although it is also rumored to be behind schedule.

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Admittedly, the process has turned out to be yawningly slow, each stage behind schedule.

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As seems to be par for the course with Kickstarter projects, the blockbuster smartwatch is more than a bit behind schedule, but the team is hot on the case, keeping backers in the loop with regular update posts.

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Work in Friar Street was due to end on Friday but the council said road surfaces cannot be laid in freezing weather so they are behind schedule.

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