The Apple Watch Series 5 was the SmartWatch most sold in all of 2020. With the increase in sales by users, there are already more than 100 million Apple Watch in the hands of users. A mix of software and hardware make the Apple Watch one of the best opportunities to monitor our vital signs and our training. However, the smartwatch market is loading up with new competitors. It is rumored that Facebook could launch its own smartwatch next year and a second generation of it in the year 2023.
A Facebook smartwatch: a challenge to combat privacy concerns
The social network Facebook stopped focusing solely on the social portal to enter other products and business solutions a few years ago. Some of their new products are masked under the solution Portal, a set of screens of different sizes to make video calls with your own services or third-party services. Another well-known product is the eye a series of products related to augmented reality: glasses and accessories to enhance the virtual experience.
However, the medium The Information point to what Facebook could go a step further: launch its own smartwatch next year. It is a firm commitment to enter a market where there are great competitors such as Apple with its Apple Watch or Huawei with its GT2 watch. It will be a difficult task to get the numbers on these great products but it could be a good start for Facebook.
This smart watch could see the light in 2022 with a second generation available in 2023. The product could include health monitoring and training tools, it would allow you to connect with friends and coaches thanks to Facebook's own services. In addition, it is expected to include Wear OS or Android software from Google.
The key to this product will be in the integration of the smart watch itself with Facebook services. In addition, you may not need a connection to a mobile terminal but instead make use of the mobile network by connecting data attached to a virtual eSIM. By last, product price could be close to cost price of production. But what is certain is that if they want to truly compete, the price must be in accordance with the functionalities offered and provide greater support for user privacy.
