Apple may be having a very busy 2013, in terms of new products. Industry analysts believe that we will see several new devices from the tech giant this fall. Specifically, fans of Apple are looking forward to the new iPhone 6 and the emergence of the rumored iWatch.
Depending upon whichever tech site you're visiting, the release date of the new iPhone varies. Most, however, believe that the device will be released in the fall of 2013. September seems to be the month most analysts can agree upon. Of course, the iPhone 5S will likely proceed the production of the iPhone 6.
Fascinating reports are surfacing in South Korea suggest that the phone will be faster...much faster. Multiple media outlets are suggesting that the new phone will be capable of downloading data at a rate of 150Mbps. That is twice what the current LTE structure allows.
That rumor was started by ‘Engadget,’ a company that has historically scooped the competition when it comes to breaking news about Apple products. According to their reporting, a South Korean company has been in talks with incorporating their advanced LTE-A technology within upcoming iPhone models. A rep from that company, SK Telecom, commented to the news org:
"SK Telecom is approaching Apple to put our LTE-A technology on the upcoming iPhone 5S. We are in the middle of negotiations. Consumers can expect the iPhone 5S with LTE-A in the coming months."
Phones aren't the only devices being released by the company, it appears. There is also a significant amount of chatter concerning a wearable computer that would strap around a user's wrist, similar to a watch. Predictably, analysts believe the device will be called the iWatch.
Today, it seems that this may be more than just chater. Apple has officially filed a patent for the name “iWatch” in the country of Japan. According to a June 3 report (which was made public last week), Apple filed official documents with the Japan Patent Office.
A spokesman for Apple declined to comment.
This announcement couldn’t come at a better time for Tim Cook, Apple’s chief executive officer. He has recently drawn criticism from various industry analysts, who claim that Tim Cook has failed to deliver a new breakout product.
Past corporate filings indicate that, "the company has a team of about 100 product designers working on a wristwatch-like device that may perform some of the tasks now handled by the iPhone and iPad.”
It would appear that the iWatch is something more than a rumor at this point. American publication USA Today did an excellent job creating a timeline of Apple’s iWatch progress:
“September 2012: Apple was granted a patent for an electromagnetic induction system that could allow a device to be charged by shaking, a technology that would certainly be useful for the iWatch.
December 2012: The company was awarded a patent for a new process for creating high-quality curved glass.
February 2013: Apple was granted a patent for an 'integrated touch sensor and solar assembly,' which would allow a solar panel to capture energy from the sun while also being an optical sensor of a touchscreen. This technology could allow for Apple to make compact yet highly capable and energy efficient gadget."
Tim Cook, who rarely gives hints as to what products Apple are devolping, let slip the following quote when commenting on other companies attempt at creating a wearable computer:
"There are lots of gadgets in this space right now, but there's nothing great out there. But none of them are going to convince a kid that hasn't worn glasses or a band to wear one. There are a lot of problems to solve in this space. It's ripe for exploration."
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