Nokia Almost Had Its Own Smartwatch, Moonraker, If Only Microsoft Had Not Killed The Concept

Nokia nearly launched its very own smartwatch model – one that Tech Times has reported was at par with the services offered by Apple, Sony and Samsung – if only Microsoft had not opted to kill the concept. A set of images of the Moonraker had recently been leaked to the Internet, showing what Nokia’s wearable device would have looked like.

The images were first posted on a Tumblr account that was reportedly owned by Pei-chi Hsieh – concept designer from Nokia who later jumped ship and worked for Microsoft after the latter tech company acquired the former. The account may have already been taken down, but multiple online sources have already obtained screen shots of the leak and posted them on Twitter, such as known tipster Evan Blass or @evleaks.

Sadly, no details regarding the actual specs of the wearable tech were revealed, but, as seen in the images, the Moonraker was supposed to be launched in different choice colors. Apparently, these photos were supposedly created for marketing purposes and would have been released together with the official announcement regarding Moonraker – had it been pushed through.

Plus, it would seem that Moonraker’s user interface looks a bit similar to the metro design that is featured by Windows Phones – which is just like the one that is showcased on the Microsoft Band. The apps are scrolled vertically – instead of horizontally – pretty much like how the Microsoft Band works. Even the home screen of the Moonraker reportedly looks like the Band’s display.

Although both wearable devices may bear some similarities, the Band reportedly features more sensors as compared to the Moonraker.

According to The Verge, the Moonraker was actually supposed to be launched last year at the 2014 MWC or Mobile World Congress. Sadly, Microsoft decided to kill of the product as it was also around the time that the company purchased Nokia.

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