Renders of Microsoft's new fitness band leak
Leaked images of Microsoft's new fitness band have emerged, showing a slender and updated look, with a curved display and improved battery position, when compared with the previous generation device. The updated fitness tracker is now rumoured to include an altimeter, and is expected to be announced at the Windows 10 devices event on 6 October.

Microsoft’s wearable fitness tracker only arrived in the UK in April, but leaked renders indicate that a Microsoft Band follow-up could be with us later this year.

The leaked images, courtesy of MicrosoftInsider.es (via Windows Central), indicate a sleeker device than the original Band, solving many of the issues we had with the Microsoft Band’s design. Taking some design cues from the Samsung Gear Fit, the Band 2 now has a curved display, tucking the battery away underneath – instead of occupying the Band’s wrist strap, as was the case before.

According to Microsoft Insider, the Band 2 is now capable of measuring the “height of an exercise”, indicating a possible inclusion of an altimeter. Beyond that, it’s believed the Band 2 will come equipped with many of the same features as before, including an optical heart-rate monitor, accelerometer, GPS, microphone, galvanic skin-response sensor, UV sensor and ambient light sensor.

It’s unclear exactly when the Microsoft Band 2 will launch, but with Microsoft holding a Windows 10 devices event on 6 October, it seems likely we’ll see it first there.