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Apple Files Trademark For "iWatch" In Japan

Posted by samzenpus on from the its-i-time dept.

An anonymous reader writes "Apple has filed a trademark application for 'iwatch' in Japan. 'The maker of iPhones is seeking protection for the name which is categorized as being for products including a handheld computer or watch device, according to a June 3 filing with the Japan Patent Office that was made public last week. Takashi Takebayashi, a Tokyo-based spokesman for Apple, didn’t respond to a message left at his office seeking comment on the application.' Rumors suggest that the new iWatch is expected to sport a 1.5-inch OLED screen."

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  1. Re:Wearable technology is the next evolution by csumpi · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    "Countless times per day I'm removing my smartphone from my pocket simply to check..."

    So now you'll strap an indicator to your wrist that notifies you _every time_ you get a text or email, which will require you removing your phone from your pocket _every time_ to read such message (unless you are going to do so on a 1.5" display) and to eventually reply such message. So instead of removing your phone once every hour,you'll do so _every time_ such indicator goes off.

    On top of it you'll be recharging such indicator once every couple of days.

    I'm sorry, but that just sounds silly and counter productive.

    "My bet is Apple has a wealth of ideas..."

    I'm pretty sure, as there are several such devices on the market already.