Rumor: BlackBerry to Release Watch Accessory

Everyone loves the idea of a watch phone, but the reality of smart phone watches has been far different from our Dick Tracy fantasies. We’ve seen a couple of wrist devices demoed, including the Kempler & Strauss WatchPhone, but they all have a fundamental problem. Their screens are too small to display a serious smart phone operating system like BlackBerry OS, Android, or Windows Mobile. On the other hand, having to whip your BlackBerry out of your pocket every time you receive an e-mail or an IM can be a pain. What if you could wear a watch that comunicates with your BlackBerry and displays a list of messages right on your wrist?

CrackBerry has posted some pictures and details about a rumored BlackBerry watch accessory that will work together with your BlackBerry to show message previews and alerts. CrackBerry says the phone will feature an OLED screen and be called the inPulse smartwatch.No details are available about pricing or availability as this is just a rumor. Still, we hope RIM is really working on this device as it would be a welcome accessory for BlackBerry addicts everywhere.

via Crackberry and Engadget