MobiHealth News February 15, 2021
Dave Muoio

The device reportedly will include a cellular connection and could tie in with third-party health and wellness services, such as those offered by Peloton.

Facebook could soon be throwing its hat into the health and wellness wearables space. According to a Feb. 12 report from The Information citing four anonymous sources, the tech company has been working on a smartwatch that would include health and wellness and other features for consumers.

The Android-based device is said to include a cellular connection so that it can be used independent of a tethered smartphone. Unsurprisingly, the smartwatch would use Facebook’s services for messaging and other social features, but could also play nice with the ecosystems of others in the health and wellness...

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