Some time ago, sources reported that the 4.7-inch version of the iPhone 6 will be released in September, and "smart" watch Apple will debut at the end of the year on a separate event with a 5.5-inch model. And now UDN Taiwanese newspaper reported that the production of smart hours really will not begin before the IV quarter of 2014.
According to portal, citing its own sources, the release of an electronic bracelet that the press called iWatch, held simultaneously with the 5.5-inch iPhone 6. Though earlier it was expected that Apple wearable computer will be presented in the autumn presentation in September. In addition, as reported 5.5-inch smartphone will be released under the name iPhone Air.
According to the source, the delay in the announcement of iWatch associated with Apple's transition to new production technology screens. Touchscreen technology will be based on silver nanowires, which is characterized by flexibility and high transparency (89%). Compared with indium-tin mixture, which is now used in touchscreens, conductive layer of silver nanowires has better performance and is more affordable material.
Silver substrate flexibility allows you to create rounded displays or even displays, rolled up.However, at the moment the market is experiencing a shortage of companies that are able to produce similar displays.
For the release of display panels for iWatch will respond to one of the main suppliers of screens for the iPhone and iPad - TPK Films. This is one of the few companies who have mastered the technology of touch screens based on silver nanowires.