The New Microsoft Band 2 is Microsoft Answer to Smartwatches

By Anonymous
Short Bytes: Microsoft has unveiled the new Microsoft Band 2. This device is an answer to the smartwatches being sold by different smartphone companies. 
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t its Windows 10 device launch event, Microsoft released its second iteration of Microsoft Band. The first version was a pretty good fitness wearable with lots of sensors at an affordable price.
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The new Microsoft Band comes with a curved AMOLED display and it feels more comfortable that the first iteration which had a flat display. The new Microsoft Band comes in three different sizes.

The new version responds to touch and it comes with tougher and scratch-resistant gorilla glass.
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The new Microsoft Band retains the major features of the original Band and comes with lots of sensors: Optical heart rate sensor, 3-axis accelerometer, Gyrometer, GPS, Ambient light sensor, Skin temperature sensor, UV sensor, Capacitive sensor, Galvanic skin response, Microphone and a new addition in the form of Barometer.

The supported mobile devices are Windows Phone 8.1 update or more, iPhone 5, 5C, 5S, 6, 6 Plus with iOS 8.1.2 or more and Android™ 4.4 or later phones with Bluetooth.
You can preorder Microsoft Band 2 now for $249 in the US and £199.99 in the UK with availability on October 30.

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