Meta halts development of Apple Watch rival with two cameras

A prototype of the now halted device includes dual-cameras, a key differentiator from market leaders like the Apple Watch. — Photo by Luke Chesser on Unsplash

Facebook parent company Meta Platforms Inc has halted development of a smartwatch with dual cameras and is instead working on other devices for the wrist, according to a person with knowledge of the matter.

The device, which has been in development for at least two years, was designed to include several features common in other smartwatches, including activity tracking, music playback and messaging. A prototype of the now halted device includes dual-cameras, a key differentiator from market leaders like the Apple Watch.