Samsung Galaxy Gear smartwatch release date and specs detailed
The Samsung Galaxy Gear – the tech giant’s supposed upcoming gizmo extraordinaire – has had its features fleshed out somewhat, according to multiple sources speaking to Gigaom.
The Samsung Galaxy Gear hasn’t been confirmed by Samsung as such – but a stream of leaks seem to shore up speculation towards the smartwatche's launch, and Samsung does seem to have trademarked the name in reference to a wearable digital electronic device.
So, take it as a given the following is according to these unnamed sources, as opposed to confirmed information:
Samsung Galaxy Gear release date
There will be a launch event on September 4th in both New York and Berlin, with the possibility of a pop up stand in Times square to flog the devices.
Samsung Galaxy Gear specs
The Galaxy Gear smartwatch will have a square screen with a high quality OLED displays, and will be 2.5 inches in diameter.
It will have a dual core processor, and a ‘pretty decent’ battery life (whatever that means).
There will be a camera integrated into the strap, built in speakers, NFC, and Bluetooth LE connectivity.
A movement sensing accelerometer will allow it to be switched on simply by moving it towards the face.
Touch, swipe and other gesture controls will also feature.
Galaxy Gear smartwatch apps
It will be based on Android 4.1 and 4.2 – and there will be tight integration with smartphones and tablets – the Samsung Galaxy range.
The example given is swiping through notifications on the watch, pausing at an important email – then picking up a heftier device such as your Samsung Galaxy Tab and reading the mail in full.
There will also be Twitter and Facebook integration as standard, and a special watch manager app
Apparently the apps will be acquired through the Samsung App store, not through Google Play. What this will mean is you’d need a Samsung smartphone or tab to use it at all.
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