Microsoft has removed the Band 2 wearable from their online store and tells ZDNet they do not plan on producing anymore this year. They continue by telling us they have no plans to release a new Band wearable this year either, but will continue to invest in the Microsoft Health platform.
The Microsoft Band 2 is going for $100 at Amazon. The lowest price the device had gotten before was $175, and its original list price is $250. The Band 2 is a fitness tracker that is compatible with Android phones.
The Microsoft Band 2 has worked with Android devices for a while, but they haven't been able to utilize the full functionality. Cortana on the Band 2 was limited to working with Windows devices despite the phone app being available on Android and iOS.
The newest Health app update adds access to...
A new update to the Microsoft Band 2 brings new features including Heart Rate Zones.
In addition, the update also adds Cortana support to Health app's Android client as well as fixes a repeat SMS bug on Android.
The Microsoft Band 2 is getting another price cut. The device is now down to $175, with is a full $75 off from its MSRP. You can find the deal at Best Buy.
Microsoft is putting on a deal for those who want the Microsoft Band 2.If you trade your old eligible wearable in you can get up to $250 in credit toward the Microsoft Band 2. Note that only Apple Watch users will get anywhere near that top-end figure, though.
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