Xbox team said to be working on Microsoft smartwatch
Today, further information has emerged that further substantiates these claims. The Verge cites a "reliable source" who has confirmed to them that Microsoft is indeed creating a smartwatch device, and that its Xbox team has been working on its development for over a year.
You may be wondering why development is being managed by the Xbox team. The answer is simple: the original plan in developing a watch-like device was to launch it as a heart-rate monitor, a fitness accessory for the Xbox 360 console, known as 'Joule'. During the course of development, plans changed, and it was decided to broaden the scope of development into a multi-purpose smartwatch device instead.
It seems that we're still some way from seeing a finished product, with development still in the prototype stages, but multiple groups within the Xbox team - including those who have worked on other Xbox accessories, such as Kinect, now involved in its development. The device is said to feature a removable strap and, in line with this week's previous report, a 1.5-inch touch display; one prototype apparently includes a Surface-style magnetic power connector.
Given the stage of development at which the project is currently said to be, it seems unlikely that we'll see the new smartwatch being unveiled alongside the new Xbox console; we're expecting to get our first glimpse of that product in just a few weeks' time.
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SovietRussiaPosted:
I don't think it will ever catch on... Kind of cheesy if you ask me... They'll look back on their watch like we do lcd watches today.
MortarPosted:
Weren't Apple making a watch at one point? If so then I don't know how well it will go with Microsoft's one.
slapshot101Posted:
This is a really cool concept but everyone know that it has no chance if Apple decides to release one. It would be cool to have it integrated with the xbox and your computer.
WhirlpoolPosted:
Woobie I assume this is to rival/combat with the rumored iWatch?
I was thinking the same thing, I don't think microsoft will be able to beat Apples IWatch though
MeetPosted:
SlytherinToesME0WWW3 this would be quite cool i suppose.
I think it's pointless.
yeah this is pointless they already made something like it?
What did they make that's similar to the "Smart Watch"?
The only thing i can compare to this is rumors about the iphone 6 being in watch from or something
SynybunPosted:
Woobie I assume this is to rival/combat with the rumored iWatch?
I can't think of any other reason they would want to make this.
WhirlpoolPosted:
ToesME0WWW3 this would be quite cool i suppose.
I think it's pointless.
yeah this is pointless they already made something like it?
What did they make that's similar to the "Smart Watch"?
xPhotographPosted:
ME0WWW3 this would be quite cool i suppose.
I think it's pointless.
yeah this is pointless they already made something like it?
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