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Apple's 'iWatch' Said to Arrive in October 2014 with Wireless Charging
According to Chinese site C Technology [Google Translate, via GForGames], Apple is planning to release its long-rumored iWatch alongside the next iPhone in October 2014, with the company having tested two iWatch prototypes. However, the report also states that Apple has not decided on the final screen size of the device, with the prototype units being powered by a 100 mAh battery. The iWatch is also said to include wireless charging capabilities which will allow the device to charge from up to a meter away.
The report questions the reported inclusion of a 100 mAh battery, noting that it seems far too small to allow for significant battery life. Samsung's Galaxy Gear watch contains a 315 mAh battery and has received criticism over poor battery life.
Sixth-generation iPod nano with watch face
Battery life has previously been reported as being an issue for Apple, with iWatch prototypes lasting only 1-2 days on a charge and the company hoping to find ways to extend that to 4-5 days. C Technology notes that wireless charging would be one way to reduce the burden of frequent charges, but it is unclear exactly how it would be implemented by Apple. A 100 mAh battery in the iWatch would roughly match the 105 mAh battery seen in the sixth-generation iPod nano that was designed in part to be able to be used as a watch.
In contrast, a report last month from Digitimes stated that the iWatch would be released in Q2 2014, with component makers having started pilot production for the device. The report also stated that low part yields have pushed back mass production of the device from an internal target date of Q1 2014 to Q2 2014, with Apple suppliers Quanta, Inventec, and Foxconn said to be competing for iWatch production orders.
iWatch reports have surfaced throughout the past few months, with Apple rumored to be releasing both 1.7 and 1.3-inch display sizes of the watch for men and women. NPD DisplaySearch analyst Paul Gagnon also noted that Apple appears to have put its major television product plans on hold for the time being in order to focus on wearables such as the iWatch.
C Technology's rumor track record is mixed, with the site being a frequent source of accurate iPhone 5s and 5c photo leaks leading up to the launch of those devices but also sharing several inaccurate pictures claimed to be of iPads in gold and/or with Touch ID prior to the introduction of the new tablets.
The report questions the reported inclusion of a 100 mAh battery, noting that it seems far too small to allow for significant battery life. Samsung's Galaxy Gear watch contains a 315 mAh battery and has received criticism over poor battery life.
Battery life has previously been reported as being an issue for Apple, with iWatch prototypes lasting only 1-2 days on a charge and the company hoping to find ways to extend that to 4-5 days. C Technology notes that wireless charging would be one way to reduce the burden of frequent charges, but it is unclear exactly how it would be implemented by Apple. A 100 mAh battery in the iWatch would roughly match the 105 mAh battery seen in the sixth-generation iPod nano that was designed in part to be able to be used as a watch.
In contrast, a report last month from Digitimes stated that the iWatch would be released in Q2 2014, with component makers having started pilot production for the device. The report also stated that low part yields have pushed back mass production of the device from an internal target date of Q1 2014 to Q2 2014, with Apple suppliers Quanta, Inventec, and Foxconn said to be competing for iWatch production orders.
iWatch reports have surfaced throughout the past few months, with Apple rumored to be releasing both 1.7 and 1.3-inch display sizes of the watch for men and women. NPD DisplaySearch analyst Paul Gagnon also noted that Apple appears to have put its major television product plans on hold for the time being in order to focus on wearables such as the iWatch.
C Technology's rumor track record is mixed, with the site being a frequent source of accurate iPhone 5s and 5c photo leaks leading up to the launch of those devices but also sharing several inaccurate pictures claimed to be of iPads in gold and/or with Touch ID prior to the introduction of the new tablets.
Tag: ctechcn.com
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75 months ago
seems like a useless device to me.
What features don't you like? I mean, they announced so many.
75 months ago
Would anyone need a watch with more features than a Pebble, if so, why?
7 days battery life, always on display. Not sure why you would want something flashier than that.
I know the Galaxy Gear has poor battery life, but it also screams too much to me.
Would anyone need a phone with more features than a Nokia, if so, why?
7 days battery life, color display. Not sure why you would want something flashier than that.
75 months ago
seems like a useless device to me.
We're so glad you told us. We really care about your personal preferences.
75 months ago
What features don't you like? I mean, they announced so many.
This. Having something on your wrist can open up a whole world of possibilities. This reminds me of how people claimed that the iPad was simply a larger iPod touch. That notion remains mostly dead.
75 months ago
Wouldn't it be funny if the Apple TV rumors and the iWatch rumors were actually the same device?
"Apple releases a 4K TV set that's 1.5" for your living room and a 50" iWatch for your wrist?!"
(What's wrong with me? Must be rumor burnt out)
"Apple releases a 4K TV set that's 1.5" for your living room and a 50" iWatch for your wrist?!"
(What's wrong with me? Must be rumor burnt out)
75 months ago
Wireless charging from a meter away? What tripe. Even if they used the watch strap as an inductive receiver coil, the transmission coil would have to be the size of a door and would suck up many tens or even hundreds of watts, not to mention the interference caused to radio stations...
75 months ago
you would be a fool to buy first generation iWatch.
Just look at iPad 1, original iPhone, retina macbook pro ..
Just look at iPad 1, original iPhone, retina macbook pro ..
75 months ago
Your mom probably doesn't use her phone at all. I can get two or three days from my Nokia 920 if I barely use it. ...standard usage however, I generally have 30-40% by the end of the day.
...oh wait, I remember what it was like to have an iPhone... I had to charge it during the day, every day. Yeah, that sucked. Good luck with your iWatches.
LMAO. I can get more than a week from my iPhone 5S if I don't use it (disable push email etc). Kinda pointless having one, I have to be happy with 2 days to a full charge.
Of course, it could be could be worse, I could own a Windows Phone, normal usage? why even pick it up. PMSL.
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