Samsung has revealed the next stage in the development of Samsung Gear S smart watches. Only this one, unlike its predecessors, does not require a connection to a smartphone, but is a completely independent communication unit. More than a watch, the Samsung Gear S is a handheld phone that also comes with an innovative set of Samsung Gear Circle headphones.
The problem with existing smartwatches was mainly the necessity of connection with a smartphone via Bluetooth connection. As long as it was an hour too distant from the smartphone, but the connection is lost. With the next generation of watches, Samsung is already showing the direction of a new type of communication device that is a completely independent unit. Samsung Gear S, thus pauses own SIM card, which allows her to most smartphone functions. It's all wrapped around Samsung's own wearable software, this time dubbed Tizen.
Samsung Gear S pauses 2-bar display, which is innovatively curved, which of course allows a lot more beautiful and better design result this device. In addition, the device is certified with a certificate for waterproof IP-67, which means that you will also be able to wet it while washing your hands. Of course, the watch is stocked with a bunch of sensors such as accelerometer, barometer, gyroscope, compass, heart rate, UV light and ambient light meter. The sweet and pleasant news is that Samsung promises up to 2 days of device autonomy with an improved battery. What Gear S, it also works much more usefully.
Samsung Gear S will be available in October 2014 along with another novelty, namely an innovative set of headphones named Samsung Gear Circle. Only this will enable connection with Bluetooth devices and will be an excellent "headset" for all comparable products like it Gear S. Samsung it also bets on the geek effect, as such an addition to this watch will certainly bring a cool factor in addition to its usefulness.
Essential highlights:
- What is the Samsung Gear S? It is Samsung's first autonomous watch that does not require another smart Android device to operate.
- When is it coming? It arrives already in October.
- How much will it cost? We assume that the watch will cost over 300 euros. The exact price is not yet known!
- Size? 2-inch – The watch is big, almost too big, but with a curved screen it provides an excellent user experience.
More information:
samsung.com
