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In its family tree of products, Apple feels that the nascent iWatch will fill a large void in its ecosystem. We’re not sure how realistic that is, but Cupertino remains insistent, and since they were right about the iPhone & iPad, we’re willing to give it a chance.

Apple reportedly has around 100 product designers working on this wrist-wrapping technology. I can’t imagine ever using something on my wrist as consistently, comfortably, or with as much dexterity as I currently do an iPhone, but maybe the greatest trick Steve Jobs ever pulled will be posthumously shifting personal computing from hand-held to wrist-held.

For this to work, though, Apple had better equip the iWatch with BlueTooth or similar wireless capabilities, because no one wants a wire dangling from their ears down to their wrists.

The real test is giving us a reason for needing the iWatch. What can the iWatch do that the iPhone can’t?

Your move, Apple.

Stayed tuned to our Apple coverage for more information as it becomes available.