Facebook is making clocks

Facebook is said to be developing a smartwatch with two cameras, expected to launch in 2022.
According to the The Verge , Facebook’s first smartwatch model will be equipped with a screen and 2 detachable cameras, serving users to take photos and record videos to post to the company’s applications. A front camera is for video calling, while the rear camera will be used to take pictures when removed from the watch frame.

Smartwatch is part of Facebook’s plan to compete with Apple and Google in the hardware market. The device also creates an opportunity for Facebook to confront Apple in the context of the not-so-good relationship between the two companies. Facebook is said to be developing the first smartwatch model. Illustration: The Verge. The conflict between Facebook and Apple stems from the privacy monitoring feature on iOS 14.5. While Apple takes a strong stance on privacy, requiring companies like Facebook to consult before tracking users, the social network argues that it affects advertising revenue, which is “chicken”. lay golden eggs” for the company. The smartwatch development information comes after Facebook faced many privacy-related scandals. According to the The Verge , they could make it difficult for Facebook to convince users to buy this smartwatch, especially when the product is also focused on health monitoring and heart rate monitoring. Many fear that information about health and heart rate could help Facebook better know each user, after the company’s services have collected too much data. An unnamed source said Facebook is also approaching companies that make accessories, helping to attach cameras to many items such as backpacks. Facebook may also work with some carriers in the US to integrate LTE connectivity, allowing the smartwatch to work independently without needing to be connected to a smartphone. Privacy is a concern on Facebook’s smartwatch. Photo: The Tech Lap. Facebook is said to launch the first smartwatch model in the summer of 2022 for $ 400, equivalent to Apple Watch Series 6. Expected sales for the device are several hundred thousand, lower than the 34 million Apple Watch units sold. sold out last year, according to Counterpoint Research . This is not the first time Facebook has launched a hardware product. In 2013, Facebook’s Android smartphone in cooperation with HTC failed miserably, while sales of the Oculus virtual reality headset and Portal smart display were not disclosed. However, a Facebook official said that sales of the Oculus Quest 2 are higher than all of the previous Oculus VR headsets combined. In 2019, Facebook considered buying Fitbit wearables before Google successfully negotiated. Facebook spent about $1 billion, devoting hundreds of employees to developing its first smartwatch. However, even with the camera and unique features, it is unlikely that this company’s device will be as well received as the Apple Watch. ‘I don’t want to be tracked by Facebook’ The iOS 14.5 update allows users to block Facebook from tracking their data. Therefore, advertising on this platform gradually becomes less effective.