Apple iWatch: A few weeks ago, we brought you a story about Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) hiring Kevin Lynch away from Adobe. While this was big news at the time, things died down for a bit.
Now, it is being reported by MacG and 9 to 5 Mac that Lynch is getting ready to lead a team of former iPod engineers on a new project.
The question is: what is this project all about?
In the 9 to 5 Mac piece, there is some speculation that this could be related to a smart watch.
Here is what MacG had to say:
“We have learned that Kevin Lynch has a created a new team inside Apple with a lot of engineers who previously worked in the iPod team.
The engineers include Robert Curtis (who worked for several years on iPod firmware) and Steven Bollinger (the author of several Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) patents for the iPod, iPad user-interface and multi-touch screens).
Of course, we don’t know exactly what they are working on, but with all the iWatch rumors, this move is pretty interesting.”
At this point, nobody knows for sure where Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) stands as far as an iWatch is concerned. There are rumors that the Cupertino-based company wants to release the device at some point during 2013, but whether or not this is true has yet to be confirmed. In true Apple fashion, the company is not saying a word.
The hiring of Lynch was very strange from the start. During his time at Adobe, he was not always the biggest supporter of Apple. Then, all of a sudden, he was changing teams.
There is a school of thought that believes Apple would not have poached Lynch unless it had a very good reason for doing so, such as needing him to head up a project of this magnitude.
Only time will tell what type of project Lynch is working on and whether or not this was a good hire for Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL).
What do you make of this story?
Check out the 14 best iWatch concepts on the following pages:
No. 14: iWatch Concept Design by Jamie Ciomperlik.
A very short video introducing the concept of Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL)’s iWatch with an interesting design.
No. 13: 3D Model of an Apple iWatch Concept 1 by IceAspen.
This short video illustrates an iWatch model with a rather futuristic design, but it doesn’t mention any specifications. Maybe Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) will use this design for a future generation of iWatch, because basing ourselves on rumors, it is not likely that the expected iWatch will look like this one in the video.
No. 12: iWatch concept by QuentMt.
The design of this concept is more related to a wrist-watch. It’s hard to tell what could be the specs of such an Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) device, but it is clear that except for time it could also have some media-related functions.
No. 11: Apple iWatch Concept- The Next Evolution Of The iPod Nano by applecritics.
The concept in this video has a great design. However, it presents the iWatch as a next generation of the iPod nano, while Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) is trying to create a new niche for the iWatch. Also, it has too many functions for a wrist device.
No. 10: iWatch – A Future Concept by FinalCutKing.
A really awesome concept of an iWatch. However it can’t be released until 2019; this is why it went on the 10th place of our list. But it would be amazing if Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) created such a device, even in 2019.
No. 9: Apple iWatch – Smartwatch by DeviceStation.
This video presents Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL)’s iWatch as a great addition to an iPhone, displaying all the notifications that come from it, and having some other functions like Passbook to access tickets, and passes, and Siri.
No. 8: Introducing iWatch with Facetime by iAppleJailbreaker.
Another concept with some great ideas. It presents an iWatch with the iOS operation system and many functions which can be found on other Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) devices.
No. 7: iWatch 2 iPhone 5 Mini Hands-Free Friend Design Cool Looking Concept! by adrianisen.
This concept is similar to others and has many features borrowed from other Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) devices.
No. 6: Apple iWatch Concept by Emaroketing maroc.
Another concept presenting Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL)’s iWatch as a companion to the iPhone or iPad, which according to the rumors, the iWatch is going to be.
No. 5: Apple IWatch Official Trailer!!! by MatthewsTech7Two.
An interesting trailer made in an “Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL)-style”. It presents a concept of the iWatch describing its main functions and specifications.
No. 4: Apple iWatch – Concept by iCupertinoRU.
A cool concept presented by a Russian tech blogger. He describes the iWatch as a round-shaped device which looks more like a watch than other concepts. Also, everything in the device can be accessed through circular motions. At the same time, it presents the device as having all the same functions as Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL)’s iPhone, except for calling and receiving calls.
No. 3: Apple iWatch Concept: What the Apple iWatch Could Look Like by gottabemobile.
The iWatch concept presented in this video has a lot of similarities with other Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) devices. It has a design focused on aesthetics, which is one of the strong points of Apple’s devices.
No. 2: Apple iWatch 3D Concept Render Video by TechRadar.
A 3D render of an iWatch concept worth viewing. An interesting feature of this concept is a circular interface. It is also a device built for using best in sync with Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL)’s iPhone.
No. 1: Apple iWatch Concept by Nerowinger19842011.
Probably the best concept of a potential Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) iWatch. It presents an aesthetic circular-shaped device with many functions borrowed from the latest rumors. It would be an interesting turn of events if the actual iWatch would look like this one.
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