The Verge reports that Apple is planning for the “iWatch” to run a “full” version of iOS rather a simpler operating system such as that seen on the iPod nano. “Interestingly, we’re also told that Apple’s chosen to rework the full iOS to run on the watch instead of building up the iPod nano’s proprietary touch operating system — although the previous nano was already watch-sized and seemed like a great starting point for a watch, Apple’s betting on iOS across product lines.“

This is good news, since a full version of iOS enables developers to create third-party apps. But because of this prototypes are currently seeing subpar battery life.

The goal is to last at least 4-5 days between charges, but the current watch prototypes are apparently only going for a couple days max. We’re also told Apple has some work to do with iOS on the iPhone, which currently has several hooks for supporting a watch-like device but lacks the appropriate interface or settings to make it work properly.

Source [MacRumors]