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Meta Revives Project Milan as Camera-First Smartwatch

Reports in late July say the device will run Android on Qualcomm silicon for deep integration with Meta’s AR glasses and VR headsets.

Leaked photos of Meta's canceled smartwatch (Meta Milan)
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Overview

  • Meta is resurrecting Project Milan, its wrist-worn smartwatch initiative abandoned in 2022, according to DigiTimes Asia.
  • Leaked details indicate the watch will feature dual cameras: a 12-megapixel sensor on the underside for environment scanning and a 5-megapixel front-facing lens for wrist-based video calls.
  • The wearable is reported to run Android on a Qualcomm chipset and include Wi-Fi, GPS, eSIM connectivity, heart-rate monitoring and up to 18 hours of battery life.
  • Design plans emphasize seamless interoperability with Meta’s Ray-Ban smart glasses and Quest VR headsets to bolster the company’s metaverse ambitions.
  • Meta is expected to spotlight the smartwatch at its Meta Connect developer conference on September 17–18, with production reportedly overseen by China’s Huaqin.