It is an open secret that Apple is working on a wearable device. The iWatch as it has been termed by industry pundits is expected to tie in heavily with Cupertino’s Healthkit push. Now, via a report published by Reuters, we have access to a few more details about the upcoming smartwatch.
The report suggests that Apple has adopted a seemingly large 2.5 inch screen with a ‘slightly rectangular face‘. What that means remains open for interpretation but we suspect that it refers to rounded corners. Owing to the size of the display, the fascia is expected to protrude from the band instead of sitting flush with it. The interface will of course be touch based as expected.
Given the tie in with Health Kit, it is no surprise that Apple is believed to be cramming down as many sensors as it can into the watch. This includes a heart rate monitor in addition to step counters, sleep quality trackers and much more. It has also been rumored that the iWatch will be able to check blood glucose levels but we really don’t think Apple will start selling a watch that can draw blood automatically every few hours!
Apple has contracted LG for the display panels for its smartwatch. Production duties are being handled with Quanta that is already working on a trial production run. Mass production will begin in July which should give them enough time to ramp up quantities right in time for the October launch. Apple expects to ship 50 million units of the iWatch this year.
[Via – Reuters]