A new report in the New York Times is fueling speculation that Apple is developing its own smart watch technology. While the company has not publicly confirmed it is working on the rumored iWatch, there have been various stories in the media over the past several months that have led industry experts to believe that the new watch is on its way to the American public. The only question is, when will Apple will make its announcement?

According to the newspaper, Apple is working on different methods of charging the iWatch, including wireless and solar methods. The wireless charging approach would involve magnetic induction and the use of a charging plate. The solar-powered charge would integrate a separate layer on the watch, its sole purpose being to absorb whatever light source is available. What is more interesting, however, is the third possibility of keeping the iWatch powered: motion.

Many modern watches have already integrated this technology, where they become charged simply by the wearer moving around. The person's swinging arm would trigger a small charging station in the watch that would generate and deliver power to the device while the owner is walking. Apple filed a patent for this technology as early as 2009. The idea behind this type of charging is that, with a traditional charging station, a smart watch could lose its power and functionality too quickly to entice consumers to purchase it.

While this technology might still be years away, there are still plenty of Apple devices - such as the Macbook Pro and iPad mini - to choose from. If you are interested in purchasing a new Apple device today, shop with PortableOne.