Meta Platforms Revives Smartwatch Project, Plans 2026 Debut
Synopsis
Meta Platforms has restarted its smartwatch development and is targeting a 2026 launch, according to a report by The Information. The device is expected to integrate with the company’s augmented and virtual reality products developed under Reality Labs. Meta declined to comment. The company reported $134.9 billion in 2025 revenue, while its Reality Labs division posted operating losses exceeding $16 billion.
Meta Platforms has resumed development of a smartwatch and plans to debut the device in 2026, according to The Information. The smartwatch is expected to integrate with Meta’s augmented and virtual reality products. Meta declined to comment. The company reported $134.9 billion in revenue in 2025.
Key Highlights
- Meta restarts smartwatch development, aiming for 2026 market launch.
- Report says device may feature built-in camera and AR integration.
- Reality Labs posted over $16 billion operating loss in 2025.
- Meta reported $134.9 billion in revenue for full-year 2025.
Meta Platforms has restarted work on a smartwatch and is targeting a launch in 2026, according to a report by The Information.
The company had earlier suspended the production of a smartwatch but has rejuvenated the project. The designed device will probably have an in-built camera, functionalities that will support the augmented and virtual reality products of the company.
Specifications, pricing and launch markets have not been revealed in detail.
Part of Broader Hardware Push
The smartwatch re-entry is also part of the overall hardware ambition of Meta, which also comprises smart glasses in collaboration with EssilorLuxottica, and VR headsets as part of its Reality Labs division. Reality Labs is focused on immersive technologies, i.e. virtual and augmented reality devices.
Recent earnings announcement by Meta shows that the company has reported full-year 2025 revenue totaling to $134.9 billion. Its Reality Labs division posted an operating loss of over 16 billion USD in the year, which showed that it still continued to invest in hardware and research.
Competitive Smartwatch Market
According to industry statistics provided by International Data Corporation (IDC), the current smartwatch market in the world is dominated by market players such as Apple and Samsung Electronics.
The new smartwatch is reportedly the companion device in the wider wearable system of Meta, but the company has not officially announced the new product.
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Pooja Malik is a business journalist with over six years of experience covering startups, entrepreneurship, and emerging trends. She has previously worked with leading media platforms such as YourStory Media and BW BusinessWorld, where she reported on business, policy, and market developments. Currently, she serves as Editor at The Inspirepreneur Magazine, where she writes and edits stories across business, lifestyle, and travel, with a focus on clarity, accuracy, and reader relevance.
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