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New Version of Meta Smartwatch Leaks With Android OS Support

Jed John Ikoba — Wed, 01 Feb 2023 14:56:05 +0000

A new version of the Meta smartwatch has been spotted and the model retains its Android-based OS. It had been rumored previously that a new Meta smartwatch will come with Wear OS compatibility. However, the new Meta smartwatch, as per the leaked image, is built on Android.

The new Meta smartwatch will be an added impetus to the Metaverse ecosystem. Obviously, Meta would have altered its plans as it has announced previously that it was dropping the Android-based design.

The new leak was by tipster Kuba Wojciechowski and the images bear a close semblance with the original Meta smartwatch. The smartwatch is powered by a Qualcomm chipset customized to run on Android rather than Wear OS. The smartwatch has a detachable frame design which allows the device to be removed from the wrist while retaining the frame. The detachment allows the deployment of the higher-resolution underside camera of the smartwatch.

The Meta ecosystem has several Android-based models and the new Meta smartwatch adds to the list. The new underside camera in the yet-to-be-released smartwatch is an improvement from its predecessor. Meta had struggled to optimize the position of the second camera in the V1 model. There were issues relating to the camera and nerve signals in the smartwatch from the previous model.

It is expected that the challenges from the first-generation Meta smartwatch have been resolved in the new model. The images released by the tipster showed that the new smartwatch retained the form factor of its predecessor. However, the sensors at the underside have been tweaked for efficient performance. A new watch face is visible for the model with a simple blue design and a red short pointer. The new smartwatch will not likely be immediately integrated into the Metaverse, according to the leak. There are no timelines for the release of the new Meta smartwatch at this time.

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Detailed specs and images of Facebook Meta’s canceled smartwatch leaked

Jed John Ikoba — Fri, 10 Jun 2022 14:14:26 +0000

Key details of the canceled Meta smartwatch have been leaked online. It is unclear why the development of the smartwatch was discontinued but the new details are quite illuminating. Meta Milan (as it was codenamed internally) was in development for two years. However, Meta, earlier this week announced a discontinuation of its development.

Rumors had been on the air since last year of an impending Meta smartwatch. It was also projected to be launched in 2023 before it was canceled. No reasons were provided by Meta for the decision to pull the plug on Milan. A prototype of the Meta smartwatch has now surfaced showing its design and dual camera setup.

The Meta watch prototype is designed with a removable body and has two buttons on the case. The Meta watch also features two cameras (5MP and 12MP), which is quite remarkable. The 5MP front camera is seen as a water drop notch, while the 12MP camera is located at the back together with several sensors. The Meta watch is detachable because its cameras can be used to take photos and record videos. This can be a very useful feature in certain circumstances.

The canceled Meta watch also was projected to offer several standalone features like WhatsApp, Spotify One, and Instagram Stories. It also offers GPS, cellular, and Wi-Fi connectivity essentially transforming it into a pint-sized phone, sort of. The basic health and fitness features would also have been on offer with the Meta watch. The device is reported to be capable of delivering up to 18 hours of battery life on a single charge.

There are indications that another smartwatch is already in the works. The canceled Meta smartwatch was rumored to cost around $349. It is unclear at this time when the new Meta smart wearable will enter the market.

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Meta Band smartwatch 3D renders based on patents are here

Zohaib Ahmed — Tue, 22 Feb 2022 08:43:03 +0000

A patent filed by Meta showing a smartwatch with a detachable display came to light last month, and based on that, an artist has now created some 3D renders showing the watch in its full glory.

Image: Sarang Sheth x Yanko Design

While not officially mentioned, it wouldn’t be unsafe to assume that the gadget will be carrying a Meta Band moniker when it goes official. The renders created by Sarang Sheth and posted on Yanko Design show the watch with a very unconventional design, with strings instead of a strap. These should allow it to be worn comfortably for longer periods. The display is imagined to be a fairly large one, with a waterdrop notch atop that houses a selfie camera.

A combination of cameras and Facebook/Meta would raise red flags for many given the company’s track record, but hey, at least the rear camera gets hidden when the display is put back into its frame. The front camera, on the other hand, should make a handy tool for seamless video chatting and vlogging when paired with the display.

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But of course, it’s quite difficult to fit a decent camera sensor into something as tiny as a hole punch on a smartwatch display, so it would make sense for Meta to add another better-quality unit at the back. And that’s exactly what the renders show.

Meta will also likely be going big on Facebook and Instagram integrations, allowing users to quickly convert shots clicked through the Meta Band into social media posts. This will also serve as a great way to swing the user preference from their smartphone cameras to the watch cameras.

Last but not least, the Meta Band could act as another gateway to the ambitious Metaverse, just like the AR display that is currently under development.

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Facebook Meta Smartwatch may have a detachable, rotatable display with up to three cameras

Pranav Sawant — Fri, 14 Jan 2022 17:25:54 +0000

Last year, Facebook(Meta) was reported to be working on its first smartwatch. The smartwatch was touted to go official in the Summer of 2022, however, there wasn’t any explicit info about the smartwatch apart from the late 2021’s leaked image shared by Bloomberg. Now, LetsGoDigital has spilled some beans on the upcoming Facebook Meta smartwatch revealing its models and key features.

The report reveals that the Facebook smartwatch a.k.a Meta watch will arrive in two models – a circular and a squarish model. The display on both watches will be detachable. The circular watch will have two or a max of three cameras. These sensors are touted to be a telephoto lens, an optical zoom or an ultra-wide sensor, and a macro lens.

Interestingly, it will have a rotatable display. Rotating the screen will let users select any one camera out of the three/two. As per the report, while rotating, the camera that is set at 12’o clock will be in use while the rest of the lenses will be turned off.

It will let users take pictures and post them directly to Meta’s own social apps like Instagram and Facebook. The camera can also be used for video calls. Furthermore, it is revealed that Meta could be employing these camera sensors to implement AR/VR and mixed reality.

Apart from the rumored smartwatch, Meta is also expected to launch AR headset and AR glasses soon. The detachable display smartwatch will be a part of Meta’s upcoming ecosystem of devices which the company plans to launch later this year.

As of now, the information about its other devices is unknown. However, we do know that the upcoming AR glasses are codenamed ‘Project Nazare’ and the AR headset is codenamed, ‘Project Cambria’.

Meta smartwatch with a front-facing camera leaks online; expected to launch early next year

Jeet — Fri, 29 Oct 2021 14:41:48 +0000

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.