Apple might use LG's stacked batteries for the iWatch, but no solar charging or curved screen
Apple's rumored iWatch sent the industry in a frenzy, forcing the release of numerous wearable devices
before it has even been announced, or its specs and design known. The
accessory is gradually being fleshed out, as we are nearing its eventual
unveiling this year, but the wild speculations that it will feature
some sort of solar charging help, or curved screen so we can reach something like the shape seen here, are unlikely to pan out.
"Industry sources" have tipped Korean media that Apple will use LG-
and Samsung-made batteries for the iWatch, and those won't be the curved ones, but rather regular blocky Li-ion units. Well, not exactly regular, as Apple is said to be shopping for LG Chem's "stepped" batteries,
as these allow higher capacities to be fitted in every nook and cranny
of the respective mobile device, and helped LG stuff a huge battery in
the LG G2,
resulting in excellent battery life. As usual, Apple is hedging its
bets, and the publication says it has also approved Tianjin Lishen
Battery as a third supplier for the iWatch juicers.
Apparently, we won't have the rumored curved display on the
potential iWatch either, tipped the insiders, as there was no point in
curving a sub-2" panel, plus ergonomics testing has concluded it will be uncomfortable to wear for long hours on wrists of many different sizes.
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