With a primary aim to eventually dethrone Apple from leading the smartwatch segment, Facebook is planning to develop a new smartwatch with dual cameras. The social media giant is planning to unveil the device next summer, as per sources involved in the project. Facebook is also aiming to make the device independent so that users can use it without their smartphones.
There will be a camera sensor at the front that will be primarily used for video calls. The primary camera with auto-focus support will be at the back of the module and will allow users to capture high-res pictures and videos without their smartphones.
Now, as I mentioned above, with the launch of the upcoming smartwatch, Facebook aims to lock horns with Apple in terms of smartwatch sales. Initially, however, the company hopes to sell volume in the low six figures, which is like a tiny part when compared to Apple’s market share in the said segment.
According to The Verge, Facebook will be launching the device sometime during the summer of 2022 and it will come in three color options – Black, Gold, and White. This falls in line with previous reports, which stated that Facebook is aiming to launch a smartwatch next summer.
