Can the Apple Inc. (AAPL) iWatch Revolutionize the Wearable Device Trend?

Perhaps the main reason products like this might not have much success is the fact that they are only accessories designed to extend the functionality of an Android or iPhone. They are not standalone communications devices, but instead rely on a constant Bluetooth connection to a nearby smartphone. With the cost of cellphones already in the hundreds, it’s not surprising that people haven’t jumped to spend even more money on a wearable accessory that provides no extra functionality and is instead just an expensive conversation starter.

If Apple is really planning on releasing the iWatch later this year, and if the company hopes to get the wristwatch-communicator trend off the ground, they’d better come up with something truly amazing, something new that will revolutionize the industry. Without a doubt, Apple has the people, resources, money and marketing reach to do just that.

The article Can the Apple iWatch Revolutionize the Wearable Device Trend? originally appeared on Fool.com and is written by Greg Gambone.

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