A new report from Reuters claims to reveal many of Apple's upcoming smart watch plans. The device is said to have a 2.5-inch screen, wireless charging and will hit store shelves in October.
Google will kick off its annual Google I/O conference for developers on June 25. The company is expected to unveil an updated version of its Android OS for smartphones and tablets. It will also put major focus on wearables with its Android Wear OS. LG's G Watch and Motorola's Moto 360 smart watches are expected to receive major stage time, and those two devices are sure to be Apple's upcoming iWatch's main competitors.
There have been rumors floating around that Google will also show off "Google Fit," the company's reported response to Apple's HealthKit platform it announced at WWDC a few weeks ago. As Google is proudly showing off smart watches running Android Wear, Apple is still keeping its iWatch plans to itself.
A new report from Reuters is shedding light on some new and important iWatch details that are sure to please Apple fans. According to a source familiar with Apple's iWatch plans, the smart watch will enter mass production in July with Taiwan's Quanta Computer Inc.
The source is also claiming that the iWatch will feature a display built by LG. It will use a larger 2.5-inch display than the 1.5-inch size stated in numerous reports. The 1.5-inch display matched Apple's 6th-generation and first touch-screen iPod nano, which was released in 2010. The report's claim of a 2.5-inch display matches the 7th-generation iPod nano's Multi-Touch display. The source also says that the display is slightly rectangular and will protrude slightly from its band that will create an arched shape.
The source also goes on to confirm previously reported details. It will use a touch interface and will be Apple's first device to include wireless charging. The iWatch will also include multiple sensors that will be able to monitor a user's health and fitness information, including pulse, steps walked, calories burned, sleep, and more. iOS 8's new Health app will play a key role in monitoring and communicating with the iWatch to present health and fitness information in an easy-to-read and intuitive manner in a centralized location.
The source also told Reuters that Apple is planning to launch the iWatch in October, which is something we recently reported. As always, it's best to take any rumors of unannounced Apple devices with a huge grain of salt. We'll keep you posted on any new iWatch information as it becomes available.
