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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