Rumor: Facebook is working on smartwatch to be released in 2022 – Tablets and phones – News

Facebook is reportedly working on a smartwatch. It would run on a modified version of Android and work closely with Facebook apps like Instagram, WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger.

That states The Information, who spoke to four sources ‘with direct knowledge of the device’. In addition to close integration with the services of Facebook, the device would also be highly focused on functions related to the health of the user. Specifically, compatibility with the high-tech fitness equipment from Peloton mentioned.

On the technical side, the smartwatch itself should be able to connect to mobile networks; so it does not have to rely on bluetooth connection with sim card smartphone. It is not known whether the smartwatch will get a SIM card slot or will use e-SIM.

The smartwatch is expected to be on the market in 2022. A second generation of the Facebook smartwatch would no longer run on Android, but on a self-developed system, about which, incidentally, for some time. messages do the rounds. It may be on the market in 2023. In any case, the first generation would not be priced much higher than the cost of production to capture market share.

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