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An upcoming Meta smartwatch probably won't compete with Apple
- On February 19, 2026, Mashable reported Meta is developing a smartwatch code-named 'Malibu 2' with health-tracking and a built-in Meta AI assistant, aiming to launch later this year.
- After internal cuts and layoffs of more than 1,000 employees, Meta CEO Andrew Bosworth said the company would refocus on wearables and is expanding its portfolio, with plans tracing back to a 2021 Ray-Ban Stories app leak.
- Building on Ray-Ban Meta and Oakley Meta, CNET believes the watch complements Meta's smart glasses and may enable gesture-based control of these gadgets.
- Some outlets say the Meta smartwatch likely won’t directly compete with Apple Watch, while other outlets describe it as a possible rival and consider integrating a neural band as a fitness tracker.
- The code name suggests the '2' in Malibu 2 may refer to a shelved prototype, and Meta's VR headsets and accessories show the smartwatch could join its hardware ecosystem.
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Rumors Suggest Apple and Meta Are Betting Big on AI Wearables
We may earn a commission from links on this page.The next generation of Meta's Display smart glasses might come with a smart watch. According to a report from The Information, Meta's watch, codenamed Malibu 2, could feature fitness tracking features and AI, but its real purpose is to replace the Display's neural band and act as controller for the smart glasses. If the reports are accurate, Meta Display smart glasses with a smart watch could be a…
Report: Meta Revives Smartwatch Plans to Take On Apple Watch
Meta is set to release its first smartwatch this year featuring health-tracking and built-in Meta AI, reports The Information. The smartwatch, which would compete directly with Apple Watch and other brands, is the result of a revived project that Meta canceled in 2022 amid broader spending cuts at its Reality Labs hardware division.
Mario Romero.- Meta the parent company of Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram and other popular apps, is preparing to enter the business of smart watches, according to the research medium "The Information". Meta is ready to launch its first smartwatch this year with health tracking and Meta AI incorporated and would compete [...] The post Meta goes for smartwatch market and compete against Apple, Huawei and Xiaomi first appeared on TransMedia.
Meta has reportedly revived its smartwatch project
Meta has reportedly revived its smartwatch project from the dead after shelving it a few years ago, and it’s now being stated that it has a new smartwatch currently in development. Like most smartwatches, Meta’s new smartwatch, which Meta is said to have labeled Malibu 2 internally, will track health metrics. It’s not mentioned specifically what types of health tracking features the smartwatch will offer. Having said that, you can probably expec…
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