# Highly Anticipated Watch Patents The Apple iWatch Device Follows Up on Wide Scale Hype By Jordy E | Published 2013-03-05 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-iwatch References: [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/5985897/an-apple-slap-bracelet-patent-doesnt-tell-us-much-about-an-iwatch) & [apple](http://www.apple.com) The [Apple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-watch-series-10) iWatch patent has been officially set in stone. The deal follows up on mass hype surrounding the product. While the [Mac](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-hmd) brand has delved into the realms of music, phones and laptops, it has yet to release a cutting edge time piece. A wealth of rumors abound the iWatch. While it is unknown as to what the product will actually look like, tech sites are expecting a [flexible band](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leather-smartwatch-bands), one that will be modeled on slap watches. It has been said that the merchandise will also feature rechargeable batteries, ones that will operate by way of sunlight. In any case, the iWatch will certainly follow up on Apple’s history, seen in its sleek layouts and advanced tools. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.7/10 - Popularity: 93% | Activity: 100% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Flexible Band:** The iWatch is expected to have a flexible band, potentially modeled after slap watches, offering a new design and user experience. - **Rechargeable Batteries:** The iWatch is rumored to have rechargeable batteries that operate using sunlight, presenting a sustainable and convenient energy solution. - **Sleek Layouts:** The iWatch is likely to continue Apple's tradition of sleek layouts, emphasizing a modern and stylish aesthetic. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** The flexible band design of the iWatch opens up opportunities for innovation in the fashion industry, blurring the lines between technology and accessories. - **Renewable Energy:** The use of rechargeable batteries powered by sunlight in the iWatch presents disruptive innovation possibilities for the renewable energy industry, combining technology and sustainability. - **Consumer Electronics:** The sleek layouts and advanced tools of the iWatch contribute to the ongoing evolution and disruption of the consumer electronics industry, pushing the boundaries of wearable technology. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Slender Metallic Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-watch-series-10.md) - [Extreme Adventurer Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-watch-ultra.md) - [90s-Era Computer Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-watch-g3.md) - [Hypertension-Detecting 5G Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-watch-series-11.md) - [Opulent Anniversary Smartwatch Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-watch-x-concept.md) - [Carbon-Neutral Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-watch-series-9.md) - [Wearable Watch Power Banks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/watch-power-bank.md) - [Descriptive Wearable Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pebble-time-2.md) - [Ruggedized Sustainable Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-watch-ultra-2.md)