As reports of Apple developing a new smart watch have picked up steam recently, industry experts have begun speculation on what the device itself will entail. Its shape, what apps can be downloaded and how it will be powered are all things that are currently under wraps, as Apple has made no official announcement about its smart watch project. According to a New York Times report published at the end of last week, we might have the first piece of the iWatch puzzle: Solar power.

Technology is a constantly changing field, as no company is more aware than cutting-edge Apple. The one area most people seem to have the most problem with their devices, no matter the company, is with the battery. We are never satisfied with battery life and constantly wish it lasted longer. If the new reports are to be believed, Apple is working on a solution to the battery problem, by using the sun to charge the iWatch.

The idea behind Apple's solar-powered smart watch would be to add a curved solar power layer to the surface of the device, so the watch can absorb sunlight and use it as an energy source. Solar-powered panels have not caught on for other electronics because they are generally tucked away somewhere - a bag, a pocket - where there is no direct sunlight. A watch is the perfect candidate to be naturally powered because, as long as the person is outdoors, the watch will take in the sunlight.

Until Apple makes an official announcement to the public, this project remains purely speculative. But if you are interested in purchasing any of the company's existing products, such as the popular Macbook Air, shop with PortableOne today!