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Huawei to Unveil Officially Watch 2 at MWC 2017

Huawei Watch 2 will run under Android Wear 2.0 of Google.

(Photo : Getty Images) The Huawei Watch 2 will run on Google's Android Wear 2.0.

Aside from launching the P10 handset at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2017 in Barcelona, Huawei will officially unveil its new Android Wear 2.0 smartwatch.

According to tech insider Evan Blass, Huawei is planning to deliver a sportier Watch 2, the company’s smartwatch sequel. This was confirmed by Huawei’s CEO Ren Zhenfei, confirming on Chinese social media network Weibo that Watch 2 will be launched at the MWC 2017 in Feb. 26.

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The Huawei Watch 2 will run on the Android Wear 2.0, taking advantage of the updates from Google's latest Android Wear OS. The Chinese tech firm is implementing a sportier design this time around, which is a marked difference compared to the original Huawei Watch. 

The Huawei Watch 2 will come in three different colors; Black, Orange, and Black/Yellow with White spotting. The three variants have similar design but with three different straps. The upcoming smartwatch from Huawei will feature rubber straps, two buttons, and a bezel that looks like it could turn, and support forAndroid Wear 2.0's rotational input. 

The image posted by Evan Blass showed a slot for nanoSIM card slot for cellular connectivity but it will be confirmed at MWC 2017. The Huawei Watch 2 is expected to have 512M of RAM, 4GB of storage, and 1.4-inch display similar to its predecessor. In addition, it may also feature 300mAh battery and an upgraded Snapdragon chipset.

Moreover, it may come with support for Android Pay, there is a possibility that Huawei will also include Google Assistant. More details for the Huawei Watch 2 will be revealed at MWC 2017.

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