Huawei Watch 2 Release Date, Specs Rumors: Smartwatch Confirmed to Launch at MWC 2017
Huawei's second-generation smartwatch will be making an appearance at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) later this month after company CEO Richard Yu seemingly confirmed the Huawei Watch 2's launch in a post on Weibo.
Yu recently took to the Chinese social networking website to announce the upcoming wearable device. Though the executive did not reveal specific details about the Huawei Watch 2, he did include the hashtag #MWC2017 in his post. A teaser image was also included but it does not provide a sneak peek of the latest iteration of the smartwatch. Instead, the photo shows a model mid-air wearing athletic gear with the tagline "Made For Free Spirits" on the bottom.
Despite the vague post from Yu, his announcement coincides with a report that popular leakster Evan Blass published a few weeks ago. A source familiar with the company's plans told Blass that the Huawei Watch 2 would feature a "sportier" appearance.
It was also mentioned that the upcoming smartwatch would be 42 mm in size with a 1.4-inch round display. The wearable device would be available in either leather or stainless steel watchbands. Moreover, it would still retain the classic design that made the original Huawei Watch very popular with consumers when it was launched in 2015.
Blass revealed that the Huawei Watch 2 would have cellular connectivity as an optional feature. With a built-in SIM card, the device will be able to function even without being tethered to a smartphone or when out of range of Wi-Fi networks.
There's no confirmation yet on whether the Huawei Watch 2 will be preinstalled with Android Wear 2.0, the latest version of Google's operating system for wearable devices. However, the smartwatch's launch later this month does seem to support this possibility. If so, the Huawei Watch will also have support for standalone apps and Android Pay.
The Huawei Watch 2 will most likely be unveiled during the company's press conference on Sunday, Feb. 26. Meanwhile, MWC 2017 is scheduled from Feb. 27 to March 2.
