Apple iWatch.

[onehandle]

I'd like to see Apple submit a patent sketch for an iButtplug.

I bet you big money that Samsung would beat them to the marketplace with that one.

[HappyMe]

1. ....

I thought Apple already had an iButtPlug. I heard it sells pretty well amongst the 'fans'.

[dawg]

2. I've got one, but ...

getting it to sync with iTunes is a real pain in the ass!

[HappyMe]

4. lol!

I would imagine the sound quality is lousy too.

[dawg]

5. Not after I bought some Panasonic earbuds for it.

The ones that came with it kind of stunk.

[Agschmid]

15. Yah but you really feel the bass... it's great.

[olddots]

3. So when do we see the new Samsung Mall stores ???

Can't wait .

[onehandle]

7. They have freestanding kiosks in some malls.

They huckster people in like a carny.

[TM99]

6. It would be kind of hard for Apple to sue Samsung

given the fact that they will be, once more, the late comers to the smartwatch market.

But I expect them to market the hell out of it and claim patents on innovation and bogus design even though they will be, yet again, building their product after others have already innovated and invented in the field.

Here is a Chinese one from 2008.

http://damp-dry.com/tag/computer-watch/

Here is a nice Linux-based one from 2011 from IBM.

https://www.pcworld.com/article/65623/article.html

Here is Sony's idea from 2011.

http://www.slashgear.com/sony-nextep-computer-packs-oled-and-can-be-worn-on-the-wrist-in-2020-2587020/

Here's Sony's currently available Android SmartWatch from 2012.

http://www.ibtimes.com/sony-smart-watch-vs-im-watch-vs-ipod-nano-which-watch-would-you-wear-393882

Here is the WIMM Android wrist computer.

http://blog.laptopmag.com/wimm-one-android-watch-tested-groundbreaking-wrist-computer-delivers

And let's do one more shall we? Here is the I'm Smart I'm Watch smartwatch. And yes, it is already running Android.

http://www.imsmart.com/en

[onehandle]

8. Point. Missed. nt

[TM99]

11. Point. Not. Missed.

http://www.theverge.com/2013/3/4/4062448/apple-watch-will-run-ios-and-arrive-later-this-year-say-sources

http://www.t3.com/news/apple-iwatch-rumours-features-release-date

http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-505124_162-57576066/3-reasons-apple-samsung-watches-could-be-a-bust/

[Ron Obvious]

9. What a bizarre idea...

A watch, seriously? I have a lousy track record when it comes to predicting success or failure for these kinds of things, but really, a watch?

Who needs one when you have a smartphone with you at all times? And if it's going to be a type of tiny smartphone you wear on your wrist, no thanks!

[onehandle]

10. There's actually no proof that Apple is even working on this. nt

[dawg]

12. I actually think it would be kind of cool ...

I could just glance at my wrist to see who has been calling or messaging me, stock quotes, sports scores, weather, etc. It would be great for meetings and other situations when it would be awkward to keep pulling out my phone to check things.

[Ron Obvious]

14. Maybe as a bluetooth adjunct...

I can't see it as a standalone device. You'd probably have to use a toothpick to respond to a message otherwise.

[dawg]

16. I don't think it's intended as a standalone (if it's even a *thing* at all).

My understanding is that most of the functionality would be via bluetooth connection with an iphone. Of course, without your phone in your pocket, it would still be good for telling you the time. (And probably health monitoring, etc.)

[Agschmid]

13. Well if the iButtPlug could hold my music...

haha obviously kidding, maybe?

Imagine the bass that thing would deliver it would be like a swift kick in the... oh wait.

*** Warning *** don't google iButtPlug, it gets weird, fast.

[talkingmime]

17. And Samsung's would be larger hand have more featurers.