What’s great about Apple is its products are designed to fulfill the needs of the future. This is largely what makes new Apple products so revolutionary when they are finally revealed. In order to deter copycat products from being released shortly after, or even before, an Apple launch, Apple understandably must keep its new developments tightly under wraps. And, it’s no secret that this is Apple’s primary defensive strategy.

So, when a rumor of future Apple products makes its way across the internet, many get excited and gossip about what the products will be like. A new rumor speculates that Apple is secretly developing wearable technology, some of which would utilize Apple’s new successful, voice-controlled assistant Siri, and some would interact with other existing Apple devices.

Apple has already explored wearable technology somewhat with its clip-on iPod Shuffle and the clip-on 6th generation, touch-enabled iPod Nano. Additionally, with third-party cases, the touchscreen Nano could be transformed into a multi-functional watch. However, the clips and the watchband cases seem to be more of an afterthought so as to not lose the device, as opposed to technology whose purpose is to be worn.

If Apple sees wearable tech as where technology in general is heading, it’s exciting to think about what they might currently developing. Part of this new rumor includes an iPod with curved glass screen that would wrap around a user’s wrist. This potential product would be designed down to the user interface to have a greater level of functionality for its form factor, while bypassing third-party products like those needed for the iPod Nano.

For me, the more exciting part of this new rumor is not stand-alone, wearable Apple devices, but the small technology that could be used for information input and display with other, more functional Apple products.

For example, with the success of Siri, it’s easy to envision a wearable, wireless microphone with a sensor or button for quick and easy voice control. Or, even more futuristic, would be small screens for tacking on to clothing or potentially worn like a watch, as well. These screens could wirelessly connect to the owner’s nearby iPhone, iPad, or iPod; and could display new text messages or emails, control music playback, and interact with other simple apps.

But, if these are the ideas thinking of, you can count on Apple already thinking of better ideas. Secondary screens for Apple’s portable devices that function as a main computing hub is a very exciting development. I’m happy to see that Apple is spearheading this head on.

About the author: August Drilling works in the marketing department for CliqStudios.com, a cabinet manufacturer that sells black kitchen cabinets and more factory-direct, and is a blogger and Apple fanatic.