
Development of Apple watch The goal of the Apple Watch was to complement an iPhone and add new functions, and to free people from their phones.[49] Kevin Lynch was hired by Apple to make wearable technology for the wrist. He said: "People are carrying their phones with them and looking at the screen so much. People want that level of engagement. But how do we provide it in a way that's a little more human, a little more in the moment when you're with somebody?"[49] Apple's development process was held under wraps until a Wired article revealed how some internal design decisions were made.[49] Rumors as far back as 2011 speculated that Apple was developing a wearable variation of the iPod that would curve around the user's wrist, and feature Siri integration.[50] In February 2013, The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal reported that Apple watch wa...