Can a 'nifty' iWatch from Apple catch on?
A watch that doubles as a computer and two-way radio has been a technology vision since at least the 1950s.
Recently, reports that Apple is building an iWatch have lit a fire under the smart watch concept, at least in part because of Apple’s past success with introducing new technologies. That, combined with the arrival of bendable glass—it’s called Willow Glass—from Corning Glass and recent talk by Google of wearable computers and you’ve got all you need to feed the rumor mill.
According to the New York Times, Apple is experimenting with wristwatch-like computing devices made of curve glass. Bloomberg reported Apple has a team of 100 product designers working on such a device that might offer some of the functions of the iPhone and iPad. And the Wall Street Journal said Apple has discussed the iWatch concept with its manufacturing partner, Hon Hai Precision Industry Co.
“I think an iWatch is a pretty nifty idea,” IDC analyst Ramon Llamas said in an interview today. “The way I look at it is that we’re moving into an era of wearable computers and a watch makes sense from a portability and practicality standpoint. You don’t even have to know it’s there on your wrist. A watch makes sense.”
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