Facebook to release smartwatch with camera and heart rate monitor next summer

　US Facebook is developing an original smartwatch for sale in the summer of 2022──. The Verge reported on June 9 (local time), citing sources familiar with the project.

　This smartwatch has two cameras - a front camera for video chat and a detachable rear camera. ── is said to be installed. The camera on the back is a 1080p autofocus, and it seems that it is supposed to be a scene where you can easily post photos and videos to Instagram, etc. under the umbrella. It is said that they are approaching a third party to develop accessories for carrying this camera alone.

　It is also equipped with a heart rate monitor. The company, which has been competing with Apple for some time now, may also be trying to compete with the Apple Watch.

　According to sources, Facebook is working with a major US telecommunications carrier to enable LTE connectivity for this smartwatch.

　Facebook has announced plans to release AR glasses in a few years, and plans to make the original smartwatch function as a key input terminal for the AR glasses. The company is also expected to incorporate CTRL-labs, which it acquired in 2019, into smartwatch technology that controls PCs with wrist movements.

　Rumors that Facebook was developing a smartwatch were reported in February this year. According to this report, the OS is based on open source Android, but it is said that an original OS is under development for the future.

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