Battery life has been a perennial pain point for Apple iPhone users from time immemorial. This is why the world is waiting expectantly as rumors heighten that Apple is experimenting and exploring alternative sources of energy to extend battery life, which they may first introduce on the much talked about, but still unconfirmed, Apple iWatch.
Longer battery life seems to be at the top of Apple's must-have list for the iWatch. The New York Times reveals that Apple is now testing newer and innovative ways for charging which include technology to enable inductive, solar, and even motion charging; thus, considerably lengthening battery life.
The report also claims that Apple is looking into using magnetic induction. This technology is currently used in some Nokia smartphones, wherein the device is placed on a charging plate where an electrical current creates a magnetic field to charge the mobile device.
Speculation around the Apple iWatch started in 2012 and a release date of end 2013 was initially rumored. Chinese websites were one of the first to reveal unofficial details about the iWatch such as its wrist worm form, 1.5inch screen, and use of Bluetooth to communicate with other devices, including an iPhone. Still others speculate that the iWatch will feature Siri voice controls to make it easy for users to navigate through the device.
However, based on intel from the International Business Times, Apple has temporarily hit the pause button due to manufacturing issues -- battery life concerns included.
The International Business Times report further states that, "...early versions of the iWatch were only seeing a battery life of two to three days. This made Apple look into other screen technologies to help extend the battery life between charges. OLED is known for its better power consumption compared to tradition LCD screens, but some are suggesting that Apple is exploring options other than OLED."
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