Although Microsoft Band 2 is not having the success that the guys at Microsoft, the efforts of this wearable do not end. Following the merger between Microsoft Health and Microsoft Band 2, the Microsoft wearable will be updated with a new firmware that will give Band 2 new functions and new programs that will be of interest to many users and new users as well.
Microsoft Band 2 will have increased compatibility with Microsoft teams, being now compatible with all thanks to the arrival of the Microsoft Health Universal App.
Another new feature that Microsoft Band 2 will have is the routes feature. This function or rather, this new program will allow the wearable and the user to create new routes or specify routes from the information received by Band 2 through GPS and the built-in altimeter. This will be very useful for those who want use the device as a wearable fitness Since after the route, the information can be downloaded to our computer thanks to the union of Microsoft Health.
Microsoft Band 2 will incorporate routes and smart alarms in its next update
Another exciting new feature is smart alerts. This type of alerts will allow us to remember when we have to be hydrated, when we have to eat or simply when we have to take some medicine. They can also be mixed with Microsoft Band 2 sensors so we can set the hydration alarm when the device sees that we do a lot of exercise, etc ... These news and more will come in the new firmware update that the device will receive but we do not know when this new update will be ready or how the installation will be carried out on the various devices sold by Microsoft Band 2.
Personally I find this device interesting, more and more, but it is true that Microsoft Band 2 is a far cry from what a smartwatch is, getting very close to what has become a fitness band or electronic device. Perhaps it is what Microsoft is looking for, but I think its interest is to compete with Android Wear and Apple Watch, what do you think?