Apple Close to Striking Deal with LG Display for iWatch OLED Displays

[Binarymix]

Oh geez. Will this line of thought never cease? The poor horse is so mutilated -- is there even anything left to kick?

(If your imagination can take you no further than to see a watch as only a timepiece or jewelery just accept the fact you are not a creative person and think linearly. No shame in that, everyone is widely differently. It's what makes us all unique. But don't beat up people b/c they can think differently and reinvent and update a common object for modern life.)

A watch is by definition a timepiece.

These new 'wrist computers' aren't watches, they just serve a secondary function as a watch.

I agree with brianvictor7. Cell phones took the place of watches, and a whole lot more.

I cannot see the point in strapping something to my wrist, something I have to worry about charging frequently; just for updates - to which I can easily see if I just take my phone out of my damned pocket for 2 seconds.

There may be a market for this new 'watch'.

Personally, I just cannot see it yet.

 

[CodeBreaker]

Not very likely since OLEDs cannot yet match the high brightness of normal backlit displays without hearing up and wasting power.

 

[junker]

This! Based on what's out there now, I hope Apple see's what not to do... don't have 1 day battery life. Don't make it huge. Don't pack it with obvious features... give us something new and useful.... give us a reason for a smart watch to exist besides being a novelty.

I would be interested in the idea, but if the execution looks anything like that thing in the article there is no way I'll get it. I like a clean simple look (in general and in watches) I still actually wear a watch... silver, simple faced, no numbers made by B Swiss ( even bought it in Lucern, Switzerland.

I know most people's taste may differ and I don't expect it to look like what I like, but seriously - please not whats in the head of the article.

I have to say, I'm interested to see what sort of function they bring me that I will "need" apart from my phone and existing watch can provide. I don't really work out much (though active), have the iphone5 with vibration, sound and lights flashing to alert me to a call. Do your best to engage me Apple!

 

[osx11]

There's technology that allows the powering of devices through body heat. I expect Apple to think outside the box and maybe implement something like this.

 

[nekonari]

I haven't worn a watch for 2 years. My iPhone 4S took that job over. I am curious to know what utility Apple thinks a smartwatch has for the end user. We'll see in 2014!

But a watch is not just a tool for utility.. It's also an accessory. It *has* to look good. I'm actually considering wearing watches again. For the looks, more than anything else.

 

[BMcCoy]

I'd so like to 'fast-forward' to the keynote unveiling of this thing...

Rather than enduring the inevitable drip-feed of part leaks, and evolution of mockup designs, that eventually give it all away... dampening any surprise factor at the launch.

 

[Smartass]

all looks like Apple is putting out this "iWatch" just for the sake of putting out a new product. These smartwatches are a useless gimmick that only geeks like. And besides all of this, nowadays watch is more of a fashion add-on than a device for looking at what time it is. Unless if you're a geek. Or isheep. In that case yes - it's the best thing in the world bla bla bla.

 

[eyhk]

Korean analysts have been claiming that Apple has "plans" to buy OLED from Korean manufacturers for so long, one of them is bound to be true, RIGHT? I guess a theoretical iWatch has the best chance, just for the power savings.

 

[Thunderhawks]

Oh geez. Will this line of thought never cease? The poor horse is so mutilated -- is there even anything left to kick?

(If your imagination can take you no further than to see a watch as only a timepiece or jewelery just accept the fact you are not a creative person and think linearly. No shame in that, everyone is widely differently. It's what makes us all unique. But don't beat up people b/c they can think differently and reinvent and update a common object for modern life.)

It is a common reaction to question why somebody would want to do something, if one doesn't have the need for a product/feature or imagination lacks.

I read a thread where somebody asked if there was an app or a way to remote control the camera on an iPad or iPhone.

Instead of answering, many posters questioned why one would want to do that.

Unless somebody pre-chews what the public is supposed to digest this will always be an issue.

Apple has been really good at "pre-chewing" , so let's hope they have something useful up their sleeve.

PS: Don't like every product they make, but what I use (iPone, iPad, MBP) is top shelf)

 

[eyhk]

all looks like Apple is putting out this "iWatch" just for the sake of putting out a new product. These smartwatches are a useless gimmick that only geeks like. And besides all of this, nowadays watch is more of a fashion add-on than a device for looking at what time it is. Unless if you're a geek. Or isheep. In that case yes - it's the best thing in the world bla bla bla.

Good thinking Smartass, you should totally apply for CEO of Apple and show them how its done!

 

[Smartass]

Good thinking Smartass, you should totally apply for CEO of Apple and show them how its done!

I'm just saying that there really is no added value to a watch like this.

 

[Chuck-Norris]

so now our iwatches are gonna ghost and image retent?

 

[brdeveloper]

Big innovation from Apple and Samsung. Now I can read hours and see if there are updates on Facebook without relying on my phone which I always carry with me. Nice!

 

[brianvictor7]

Oh geez. Will this line of thought never cease? The poor horse is so mutilated -- is there even anything left to kick?

(If your imagination can take you no further than to see a watch as only a timepiece or jewelery just accept the fact you are not a creative person and think linearly. No shame in that, everyone is widely differently. It's what makes us all unique. But don't beat up people b/c they can think differently and reinvent and update a common object for modern life.)

Sorry, wasn't my intention to come across as beating anyone up. (maybe I need some coffee this morning). If anyone can make the product interesting, I'm sure it will be Apple.

 

[treppenmanfred]

It *has* to look good.

I think thats the point. Even if it has apples simplicity, everyone has a different taste when it comes to putting gadgets into their faces (google glass) and on their wrists. And if I know apple right, they won't do something that's just an accessory. Most likely they will do a stand alone device thats capable of connecting to the iPhone, but is useful even without it. So something like an new iPod Shuffle with a Display and and a somehow "attachable" (let's leave that to apple ) wristband maybe it (or you just clip it to your sleeve). This could be some standard simple one made by apple or any other from third-party-suppliers to fit everyones taste. just like they do it with the cases.

I still use my watch and I think it's easier and faster to check on the time without pulling out my phone every time, especially on the job where schedule is important an i often don't have a free hand.

 

[brianvictor7]

But a watch is not just a tool for utility.. It's also an accessory. It *has* to look good. I'm actually considering wearing watches again. For the looks, more than anything else.

The idea of wearing technology for fashion is actually something I've been hoping for since a Time Magazine article WAY back in the early 90's. They had a CGI of someone wearing a necklace and bracelet with technologic wonders in them.

 

[TallManNY]

A watch is by definition a timepiece.

These new 'wrist computers' aren't watches, they just serve a secondary function as a watch.

I agree with brianvictor7. Cell phones took the place of watches, and a whole lot more.

I cannot see the point in strapping something to my wrist, something I have to worry about charging frequently; just for updates - to which I can easily see if I just take my phone out of my damned pocket for 2 seconds.

There may be a market for this new 'watch'.

Personally, I just cannot see it yet.

iTouch ID button on wrist connected to front door lock.
There, I just came up with something.

Who knows what is going to be on the wrist device that Apple is apparently making. I also doubt that it will be just for notifications. But I'm sure some interesting things can be done with it.

 

[bryada]

I wonder if/when Apple will have all of their products made in house by their production staff. I know it will probably never happen but it would put a greater focus on quality control and their product launches would go back to being secrets and not 90% known by the world at the time of the unveilings.

 

[gnasher729]

iTouch ID button on wrist connected to front door lock.
There, I just came up with something.

You don't even need Touch ID. Treat the watch as a key. Unlike your phone, the watch is semi-permanently attached to you. That's one essential property of a watch - that it is with you all the time. Any product like an iWatch should take advantage of that property.

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all looks like Apple is putting out this "iWatch" just for the sake of putting out a new product. These smartwatches are a useless gimmick that only geeks like. And besides all of this, nowadays watch is more of a fashion add-on than a device for looking at what time it is. Unless if you're a geek. Or isheep. In that case yes - it's the best thing in the world bla bla bla.

That's pretty insulting, isn't it?

 

[Jsameds]

My wishlist

• A curved screen that wraps around the wrist giving a large display instead of a huge G-Shock type brick on the top
• Curved battery that is embedded all the way around the device including the strap giving 5 days battery life with normal use
• Can work independently of any smartphone, but will also accompany a smartphone with a compliment additional features
• NFC for easy payments
• Intelligent operation (ie is only on when you're looking at it
• Live health monitoring
• A price tag to directly compete with Galaxy Gear and other smartwatches

 

[dannyyankou]

That's pretty insulting, isn't it?

Don't worry, he's just being a smartass

 

[stringent]

Anyone remember when Ive gave a slight insight into design? If you call it a 'lunch box' you are fencing yourself into certain designs and ideas. So it probably won't be called an iWatch. iWrist? iNano? Who knows.

 

[bbeagle]

A watch is by definition a timepiece.

These new 'wrist computers' aren't watches, they just serve a secondary function as a watch.

Apple hasn't said WHAT this device will be, or WHAT it will be called. Why are you adamant placing this device in a 'watch by definition timepiece category'?

I think everyone else is using watch to mean something on a person's wrist.

 

[osx11]

I'd so like to 'fast-forward' to the keynote unveiling of this thing...

Rather than enduring the inevitable drip-feed of part leaks, and evolution of mockup designs, that eventually give it all away... dampening any surprise factor at the launch.

....says the guy on a rumors website. People are weird.

 

[troop231]

There's technology that allows the powering of devices through body heat. I expect Apple to think outside the box and maybe implement something like this.

Don't forget solar power See this post: https://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?p=17669179&post17669179