Microsoft’s Smartwatch Will Have A Heart Rate Monitor & Work On All Smartphone Platforms

Ever since electronics giants like Samsung and Sony have fielded their smartwatches in the market, we have been listening to rumours going around the gadget market about a smartwatch from Microsoft. Forbes has been able to substantiate these rumours by unearthing details of the upcoming smartwatch from the Redmond based company. Exclusive: A Microsoft Smartwatch Is Coming published on its website, Microsoft’s offering will have a heart rate monitor that is able to work throughout the day. The watch is supposedly said to resemble Samsung Galaxy Gear Fit and will have a slim full colour touchscreen display about the size of half a stick of gum. The most interesting thing about is the display is that it is located on the inside of the wearer’s wrist. Microsoft thinks that this design feature makes sure that the only the wearer is able to view the notifications.


Another important aspect of this smartwatch is that it will be able to work with not just with Windows Phone devices but also with Android and iOS devices as well. Microsoft has assigned optical engineers, designers and data scientists from its Kinect division to work on the software platform which is able to collect accurate data from the smartwatch sensors and able to give comprehensive data on heart rate and fitness.

While the report has not been able to pinpoint a launch date it says that Microsoft is working at a breakneck speed to deliver the product as soon as this summer. As we wait for more information about the Microsoft smartwatch we would like to know your views about it, especially the placement of the display. Cast your votes in the poll below and state your reasons in the comment section.