Just a day ago, Facebook announced that it is rebranding the company to Meta as it shifts focus from just being a social media platform to the metaverse. The company has a few AR/VR projects and products and now it seems that it is gearing up to launch a new wearable device — a smartwatch.
An image of the upcoming Meta smartwatch has surfaced online (via Bloomberg), which reveals the design of the wearable product. The product has a rounded square design and also features a front-facing camera on the bottom bezel.
This was leaked through the Facebook View application which is designed by the company to be used with the new Ray-Ban Stores smart glasses launched earlier this month. The code in the app hints that the upcoming smartwatch is codenamed “Milan.”
It seems that there is a control button on the right side edge of the body and the strap for the smartwatch is detachable. It’s safe to assume that the front-facing camera may be capable of allowing users to make video calls — making it stand out from the rest of the smartwatches available in the market.
Previously, Facebook was reported to be working on a smartwatch with multiple cameras and a heart rate sensor. This newly leaked device is likely to be the product that was reported previously.
While the launch date of this Meta smartwatch remains unknown, some reports indicate that the device could go official early next year, but the company hasn’t made a final decision and the launch could get delayed. Once launched, the device will compete against the likes of the Apple Watch and Samsung Galaxy Watch, among others.
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