Technology is constantly progressing, but Apple's plan to make a smartwatch could be the most innovative piece of technology we have seen in a long time. Essentially this Smartwatch would be able to do most things that Apple's MacBook can. Aside from the smartwatch, Apple is set to soon release two new iPhones with bigger screens.
Timothy D. Cook, the chief executive of Apple. Glenn Chapman/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images
"Apple, which is highly secretive, has not officially commented on any of the new products. But multiple employees of Apple and its partners who were briefed on the products shared some details on the condition that they not be identified." -Brian X. Chen, The New York Times.
While we don't know all of the specs of the smartwatch, what we do know is that it will be unlike anything we've ever seen. Apple will be releasing the new iPhones in just a few weeks, but the smartwatch isn't expected to hit stores until next year. This smartwatch is the first brand new product to be unveiled by Timothy D. Cook. Cook is Apple's chief executive that came into helm just before the death of Steve Jobs. Dubbed the "iWatch" by the media, it's expected to help with health and fitness, making purchases, and even displaying maps. Fitness is one of the main components, as it can track your steps. heart rate, and vital signs. Apple will be entering the market of fitness, and most likely will dominate it's competitors such as Samsung Electronics.
The smartwatch could be Apple's most ambitious product, as it has taken a long time for it to even come about. Apple has put a lot of money, effort, and time into it, which is why it has taken years to develop.
Aside from the fitness, the smartwatch will also allow you to make purchases at stores. Apple teamed up with popular credit cards such as Visa, to come up with a payment system. This will make the watch seem more like a digital wallet, than an actual watch.
According to USA Today, "The first smartwatch from tech giant Apple will boast wireless charging and a circuit board roughly the size of a postage stamp, according to a new report." Apple has experiment with solar charging, but that idea has since been dropped. There are no exact ideas on to how Apple will support it's wireless charging method yet.
Even though the iPhone is Apple's number one selling product, the smartwatch is expected to bring in a lot of revenue due it's appeal to different people. Smartwatches can be used by the common people, health care providers, fitness junkies, and even the elderly who would use the watch as a way to monitor themselves.
This new technology will definitely be a game changer. As always, there will be competition between Apple and other brands that will attempt to make their version of a smartwatch. It won't be long until we enter the world of smartwatches.