Facebook developing smartwatch with health and fitness features - report

News Wireless Global 15 FEB 2021
Facebook developing smartwatch with health and fitness features - report
Facebook hopes to launch a smartwatch next year with health and fitness features, the Information reported, citing sources close to the matter. The device would also let users send messages. The smartwatch will also connect to the services or hardware of health and fitness companies such as Peloton Interactive, the report said.

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