Samsung Electronics today unveiled its next generation smart wearable device, the Samsung Gear S, which is set to deliver the most advanced wearable experience yet - introducing 3G connectivity to meet people’s evolving needs in the smart wearable category.
Designed with a beautiful, curved Super AMOLED display and flexible band, the Samsung Gear S contours around the wrist for a comfortable fit. The device offers a new and powerful wearable experience with 3G network connectivity, giving users the freedom to carry out their day to day lives without interruption, allowing them to be active whilst always being able to access their smartphone information.
“Samsung is leading the exciting and rapidly developing wearable category with continuous innovation that aims to enhance the lives of technology fans,” said Ines van Gennip, Marketing Director, IT & Mobile Division, Samsung UK & Ireland. “The Samsung Gear S is set to redefine the idea of the smart wearable device and the culture of mobile communication, enabling people to live a truly connected life anywhere, anytime.”
Industry-Leading Curved Super AMOLED Display
The Samsung Gear S features a 2-inch curved Super AMOLED display, providing a richer viewing experience with a beautiful and easy-to-use user interface. It allows you to read messages and notifications in a single glance with features such as conversation view and condensed font. Samsung Gear S’s chic, curved design fits comfortably around the contours of your wrist, whilst its customisable screen options and changeable straps empower you to express your own taste and style.
Truly Connected Experience
The Samsung Gear S Wi-Fi connectivity. , people can stay on top of what’s happening with seamless notifications from social networks, calendars and applications, even when away from their phones. You can also instantly receive incoming messages and easily reply to SMS using the onscreen keyboard or enhanced S voice functionality. The Samsung Gear S also lets you make and receive calls directly from your wrist as well as getting calls forwarded from your smartphone. The device lets you enjoy seamless communication by freely switching between connections, automatically connecting and synchronising information once it is paired to your smartphone.
Extended Features & Applications
The Samsung Gear S provides easy access to relevant information through essential widgets and combined notification boards. Powerful standalone features such as turn-by-turn pedestrian navigation provided by HERE, 24 hour news and views from Financial Times ‘fast FT’ together with advanced-reading technology from Spritz and the ability to instantly see and respond to important notifications on Facebook, allows people to stay up-to-date while on the go. The Samsung Gear S is also a perfect health and fitness companion featuring more enhanced multi-sensors, built in GPS, robust S Health features and applications like Nike+ Running so you can leave your phone at home and still track your runs, staying motivated while on the move.
Samsung is also announcing the new Samsung Gear Circle today. When paired with a smartphone, people can easily receive calls, listen to music and make voice commands in style through a Bluetooth connection. The device features a magnetic closure which clasps around your neck when not in use and a vibrate function to signal incoming calls and notifications.
Both the Gear S and Gear Circle will be available in global markets in phases through Samsung’s retail channels, e-commerce websites and via carriers from early October. Samsung UK will announce UK availability in due course.
Samsung Gear S Product Specifications:
Brand
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Samsung Gear S Wi-Fi ( White Box)
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Display
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2.0” Super AMOLED (360 x 480)
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AP
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Dual core 1.0 GHz
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OS
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Tizen based wearable platform
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Audio
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Codec: MP3/AAC/AAC+/eAAC+
Format: MP3, M4A, AAC, OGG
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Features
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Communications:
- Wi-Fi
- Contacts, Notifications, Messages, Emails, QWERTY Keyboard
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Health & Fitness:
- S Health, Nike+ Running
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Information:
- Schedule, News, Navigation, Weather
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Media:
- Music Player, Gallery
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Others:
- S Voice, Find My Device, Power Saving Mode
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IP67 Certified Dust and Water Resistant
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Samsung Services
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Samsung Gear Apps
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Connectivity
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WiFi: 802.11 b/g/n, A-GPS/Glonass
Bluetooth®: 4.1
USB: USB 2.0
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Sensor
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Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Heart Rate, Ambient Light, UV, Barometer
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Memory
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RAM: 512MB
Storage: 4GB Internal Memory
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Dimension
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39.8 x 58.3 x 12.5T
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Battery
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300mAh Li-ion
Typical Usage 2days
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Samsung Gear Circle Specifications:
Speaker
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12ϕ Dynamic
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Microphone
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Single MEMS
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Codec
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SBC, apt-X, Samsung HD
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Value-Added
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Smart Magnetic Clasp Control, Voice Notification, Sound Alive
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Connectivity
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Wireless Connectivity: Bluetooth 3.0
BT Profile: HSP / HFP / A2DP / AVRCP
Multi Point Connection : Up to 8 BT connections, 2 BT devices at the same time
Connector: Micro USB (Charging only)
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Sensor
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Magnetic Sensor (Hall IC), Touch Sensor
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Battery
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180mAh Li-ion (Standby 300h / Talk 11h / Play Time 9h) |
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