“Smart” Microsoft watches can connect to the iPhone and Android – Russian Newspaper

Microsoft is preparing to release its own model of “smart” watches, Forbes reported, citing its own sources within the corporation. One of the features of the gadget will be the ability to interact with devices like Microsoft, and with devices based on iOS and Android.

Note that wearable computers Samsung, one of the largest suppliers of “smart” watches and bracelets fitness may only connect to smartphones from the same manufacturer. According to Forbes, the initiative to make the gadget is compatible with the competition belongs to the new Microsoft CEO Satya allotments. During his speech at the conference Code, he said that one of the objectives of the corporation is to provide programs and services work on all Microsoft devices.

also “smart” clock will contain a set of different fitness opportunities. One of them will be measured pulse owner for the whole day. Subsequently, this information is likely to be analyzed and used to make adjustments in the mode of athletic training.

also worth noting that the clock will have an unusual form factor that provides the location of the device on the inside of the wrist. Externally, the device will resemble narrow fitness bracelet Samsung Galaxy Fit screen and get about the same size.

According to available information, Forbes, the new Microsoft will hit the market this summer. Cost data unavailable.

Recall that earlier this week, Samsung introduced a bracelet for health surveillance Simband. Experimental gadget is made in terms of hours and is able to continuously monitor the heart rate, blood oxygen levels and other indicators.