Published 18:48 IST, February 13th 2021

Facebook developing a smart watch with cellular network to compete with Apple Watch

Facebook is reportedly working on a smart watch that will work on its own cellular network. A product that will compete directly with Apple Watch series.

Reported by: Yash Tripathi
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Facebook, which is undoubtedly one of most popular social media organisations in world, is actually planning to compete in smartwatch market. According to a report by  Information, social app company is developing a smartwatch which will help users to easily send messs via Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp and more. along with some additional health features. 

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Facebook to launch a smart watch brand soon

reports say that Facebook Inc is developing a smart watch with a unique capability to run on a cellular connection without a tered smartphone. This new specification might only revolutionize market but it may also help in eliminating constant need for a smartphone. Also, users will be able to text using Facebook services such as Messenger, WhatsApp and more which may make it quicker and easier to read and reply to messs.

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Most importantly, Facebook's smart watch will be laced with several heath features like options to track workouts with friends or communicate with trainers and more. It will also allow wearers to connect with various health and fitness companies like Peloton. cost is said to be quite minimal which will be somewhere around production cost, similar to Oculus headset pricing strategies. However, as re are details about what Facebook will price its smart watch, but currently market has smart watches in range between $150 to $400+. 

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Facebook's smart watch is said to run a version of Google's Android software. However, smart watch will directly compete with various established marketers, especially Apple. Apple Watch comes with various interesting features including SpO2 and more than 100 million people use Apple Smart Watches. However, Facebook and smart watch might have to face some problems in market due to concerns about Facebook's data collection. organisation is looking for next year's launch for first smart watch offering, it also has ar smart watch under brand planned for 2023. Meaning that Facebook is all set to compete with market leaders head-on .

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18:48 IST, February 13th 2021