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Microsoft just announced a new Microsoft Band on a new product release event held in New York today. This new device is the second generation of the smart wearable device since the first generation announced around 1 year back(29 October, 2014).

The biggest change of the new Microsoft Band is that it has a whole new design with curved screen. It now can be better adept to our body structure. In addition to this, there are a few other features as well. Below is a list of the features this new Microsoft Band has:

Curved OLED screen with Gorilla Glass

Cortana integration

11 sensors including a new barometer

Can track exercise and sleep quality

Built-in GPS

UV Monitoring

Calorie tracking

Guided workouts

Smart notifications

VO 2 Max -- Max volumn of oxygen calculation during exercise

The new Microsoft Band will be available on October 30 but can be pre-ordered now. The price is $249. Other details of the new Microsoft Band are to be unveiled later by Microsoft.

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