The OS agnostic wearable will reportedly offer two days of battery life and feature a design similar to that of the Samsung Gear Fit. The full-color display will be placed in a bizarre position against the user's wrist, so that notifications will be more private. Earlier rumors hinted at a small 1.5-inch display, which seems to be verified by Forbes. The article describes the display as "about the size of half a stick of gum."
Microsoft has its Kinect team working on the operating system for the smartwatch. The Kinect division must create an OS that complies all the sensor data into an easy-to-read interface. Just like all the other upcoming smartwatches, Microsoft's will have a strong focus on health and fitness. Reports hint that the smartwatch will feature continuous heart rate monitoring, so you never miss a beat.
Perhaps the most interesting development in the long line of Microsoft smartwatch rumors, is this latest news that the device will work with any of the top three operating systems. If Microsoft merely decided to offer a smartwatch for Windows Phone devices, it would have a very limited market. However, if the company really does make its first wearable open to iOS and Android, it will have a much wider appeal. So far, one of the main problems with Samsung's wearables, is that the number of devices they work with is extremely limited.
There's no word on its release date yet, but Forbes indicated that Microsoft could debut the smartwatch as early as this summer.
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