Facebook's new product: The company is working on an Android-based smartwatch, sales may begin next year:

Seeing the growing popularity of smartwatches, tech giant Facebook may also make an entry in this segment. According to the report, Facebook is working on a smartwatch, which will allow the user to send messages through its services like WhatsApp, Instagram and Messenger. Apart from this, it will also have health and fitness features. According to reports, its sale may start from next year. However, the company did not elaborate.

The company is expanding the hardware ecosystem

The smartwatch will be part of Facebook's growing hardware ecosystem. It already includes a virtual reality headset, video calling device, and the upcoming augmented reality smart glass. Facebook shared a plan for Ray Ben branded glasses in September last year as part of Project Aria.

The watch can come with cellular connectivity

According to a report in The Information, Facebook is developing an Android based smartwatch. However, it is not clear whether it will have Google's wearable OS. The smartwatch could be available for sale next year, the report said. The Facebook smartwatch may be launched with the health and fitness features found in the existing smartwatch.

According to the report, the smartwatch can have the facility to send messages using all the services of Facebook. It has cellular connectivity (4G / 5G). Facebook can also offer its own developed operating system.

Devices of Facebook's hardware ecosystem

The Facebook smartwatch will be part of the company's hardware ecosystem. It includes a range of video calling devices called Oculus Virtual Reality Headset and Portal, including Portal TV, Portal +, and Portal Mini.

Facebook is working on augmented reality glasses as part of its project Aria. In September 2020, the company announced plans for a Ray Ben branded eyewear, which would enhance real world views with data or graphics from the Internet. The partnership will partner with Luxottica brands with a Facebook app and technology with Accelerator Lens Technology for the production of smart eyewear.

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