Read Also: Fitbit Ionic is the ultimate health and fitness smartwatch The patent filing from USPTO website doesn’t contain too many details, mentioning that the smartwatch will be detachable from the wristband and will come with support for a charging dock. It’s expected to work as a fitness tracking device, with music player and messaging functions:
But how real is a ‘Windows smartwatch’?
We’ve seen Microsoft announce at the Build 2014 event that it will come up with a Windows version aimed at smaller tablets and smartphones and also at Internet of Things devices. So, in that matter, Microsoft has the software ready, but I’m not sure if it can be “as sexy” as, for example, a stripped down version of iOS will look in an upcoming iWatch. And I don’t see Microsoft come up with a software that will have a design language and user interface too different from its current products. But if the growth of wearable devices is for real, then Microsoft doesn’t afford to be late to the party of wearables, so there are big chances for us to see the smartwatch getting launched. And, let’s admit that “Surface smartwatch” name does sound pretty cool. Samsung, Google are already the biggest names when it comes to smartwatch devies, not to mention Sony, Pebble and others; but if Apple decides to release the iWatch, then Microsoft will be missing out a lot. Rumor even has it that the project is believed to be headed up by former Nokia CEO Stephen Elop, who currently runs Microsoft’s Devices division. Some already suggest that Microsoft has reportedly asked Asian suppliers to ship 1.5in displays for a potential watch-style device. A smartwatch release isn’t necessary for Microsoft for financial gains, but it’s much needed in order to regain the coolness factor, since Windows 8 and the Surface line of tablets have been regarded as flops by some. Read Also: Ar.FreeFlight App Released for Windows 8 for the Parrot AR.Drone 2.0
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