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Xiaomi confirms it has a smartwatch coming later this year

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By Michael Heller

Updated: Apr 28, 2016, 3:34 PM

Xiaomi confirms it has a smartwatch coming later this year

Xiaomi may no longer be one of the top five smartphone makers in the world, according to the latest numbers from IDC, but that won't be changing the company's plans to expand its business. Xiaomi has confirmed that it has plans to release a smartwatch later this year. Unfortunately, there isn't a lot of info beyond that.

Liu De, Xiaomi co-founder, vice-president and head of industrial design, admitted at a press conference in Beijing that the company would be releasing its first ever Xiaomi smartwatch. He didn't give a very specific release date but implied that the smartwatch would be released in the second half of 2016. And, that's where the details of the Xiaomi smartwatch end.

We still don't know anything about specs, or even what platform the watch will run. Xiaomi uses Android on its devices, but tends to avoid Google services, so it's unclear if Android Wear will be used. The smartwatch won't be the first wearable as the company already has the Xiaomi Band fitness tracker and a Band 2 expected in a couple weeks.

source: GizmoChina via pocketnow

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Michael Heller is known for his clear and informative articles on mobile technology. He explores important topics such as the rollouts of 5G networks and the advancements in mobile payments, offering readers insights into the evolving tech landscape.