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You won't want Microsoft's wearable just for 11 sensors or cross-platform support |
July 03, 2014
Microsoft is working on a fitness-focused smartband that’s packed with bio-sensors, as well as support for all three major mobile ecosystems. That’s the recent news from three independent sources, and it sounds intriguing—until you unpack the details, and map what’s been reported against the wearables status quo.Here’s the general consensus from Forbes in late May, Tom’s Hardware last week, and SuperSite For Windows on Wednesday: Microsoft is planning not a smartwatch, but an activity-tracking wristband. The display will be positioned on the inside of the wearer’s wrist. It will have a heart-rate monitor among other fitness-oriented sensors (Tom’s Hardware says 11 sensors total). And the device will support Android, iOS and Windows Phone. This device support is being celebrated as a rare trifecta because so many smartwatches only favor Android.To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here
Link: http://www.pcworld.com/article/2450562/you-wont-want-microsofts-wearable-just-for-11-sensors-or-cross-platform-support.html#tk.rss_all
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