Meta has scrapped the development of its health and messaging-focused smartwatch, in an abrupt end to the company’s plans to directly compete with the Apple Watch.
Employees were reportedly told on Friday that work on its smartwatch project would be halted as part of a cost-cutting effort that will involve structural changes to the company. …
In addition to the demise of its smartwatch project, Meta’s internal reorganization will also bring an end to all Portal development, reports Reuters. First launched in 2018, Portal was a brand of smart display featuring video calling capabilities using exclusively Meta-owned services like WhatsApp and Facebook.
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