Apple Wrist Watch: Is an Apple Smart Watch in the Cards?

Apple Wrist Watch: Late last week, we talked a bit about a rumor concerning an Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) “smart watch.”

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Here is a brief rundown:

Originally found by The Next Web, the Chinese tech blog TGbus.com reported that the company is teaming up with Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC) to develop a “a Bluetooth-equipped smart wristwatch that can connect to other iOS devices, most notably iPhone and iPod devices.”

Earlier today, Bloomberg TV published a short video on this same rumor with some updated information.

According to the Sunday Times of London, Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) has its eyes on the watch market.

Scarlet Fu of Bloomberg Television had this to say:

How about an iWatch? According to the Sunday Times of London, based on reports out of China, where they manufacture Apple’s products, the company may start selling a smart watch next summer.

She goes on to add more information about what the device may offer:

It will be a small device with a 1.5” screen to check your email, to Tweet, to potentially take pictures, get your Facebook alerts, and of course, it will also tell time.

While there is no denying that any new product from Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) is sure to attract the attention of the masses, the question remains: could a smart watch really become a mainstream product? The Sony SmartWatch has the capability of connecting to an Android phone to display Twitter feeds and other information, however, it has yet to capture a large audience.

As interesting as it may sound, there is a definite question as to whether or not there is a marketplace for this type of product. Perhaps that is what Apple is currently trying to figure out.

Check back here for more updates on Apple Wrist Watch.

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