Home
News
You are here

Canceled Nokia Moonraker smartwatch showcased in leaked UI tutorial

7comments

By Milen Yanachkov

Published: Jun 21, 2016, 6:56 AM

Canceled Nokia Moonraker smartwatch showcased in leaked UI tutorial

There was once a Nokia smartwatch in development, codenamed Moonraker, that fell victim to Nokia's acquisition by Microsoft. Through a series of leaked press images and photos we were able to take a glimpse of what could have been, had Microsoft not pulled the plug. Now, we add to that collection what looks like a tutorial animation for the UI of the device.

Leaked on Twitter, the animation showcases some basic interactions with the Moonraker. Swiping up from the homescreen, for example, reveals the notifications, while a swipe down brings up the installed apps. Pressing the hardware button – located just below the screen – switches between the homescreen and standby mode. When in standby, a long-press brings up the notifications.

More Moonraker bits. The smartwatch that never came to be. pic.twitter.com/pt1USBrFLM
— Core (@tfwboredom) June 20, 2016

Alas, the Moonraker is now doomed to tech oblivion, its place taken by the Microsoft Band. From the looks of it, the Nokia-branded smartwatch was never intended as a fitness-oriented device, which is unthinkable nowadays. The Microsoft Band, on the other hand, is very much a through and through fitness wearable. Do you think the Moonraker would have been viable in the market, had it launched as planned, alongside the Lumia 930 in 2014?

source: Core (Twitter) via MSPoweruser

Our new coffee table book, Iconic Phones, is a stunning visual tribute to the legends in the world of phones, featuring exclusive high-resolution photography, stories, quotes and fun trivia. Save 10% by using this code at checkout: XMAS10. Offer lasts until 1 January 2026.

Shop Now