Previously, the company's Xbox Accessories team was working on the smartwatch, but that has changed.
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Microsoft has moved its smartwatch production from its Xbox Accessories team, a new report claims.
The software company has decided that smartwatch production should fall under the auspices of the Surface team, The Verge reported on Monday, citing people who are familiar with Microsoft's plans. The Xbox accessories team was previously prototyping a device that would come with a heart rate monitor, The Verge claims.
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The device now under the Surface's control is running a modified version of Windows 8 that would allow for integration with other Windows devices, The Verge's sources say. An earlier report from AmongTech, which claims to have obtained its information from Microsoft sources, says that the wristwatch boasts 6GB of storage and connectivity with LTE networks. Cloud storage might also be included. AmongTech claims several colors could be made available.
Over the last several months, smartwatch rumors have been erupting at a torrid pace. Apple, Samsung, and Microsoft, are reportedly all working on devices that can take watches to the next level. So far, however, none of those companies have confirmed such a device will definitely launch.
