Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. has unveiled the Samsung Gear S, the next generation smart wearable device that expands the smartphone experience to the wrist.†
The Samsung Gear S features a 2-inch curved Super AMOLED display, allowing users to read messages and notifications at a glance with features such as conversation view and condensed font.
The Samsung Gear S extends its communication capabilities to include 3G as well as Bluetooth and WiFi connectivity, allowing users to stay informed with notifications from social networks, calendars, and applications. Users can reply to incoming messages using the onscreen keyboard or utilize the S voice function, make and receive calls directly from their wrist, and get calls forwarded from their smartphones.
The Samsung Gear S provides access to information through widgets and combined notification boards. The smartwatch includes turn-by-turn pedestrian navigation provided by HERE, a 24-hour news and views service from The Financial Times “fastFT,” and the ability to see and respond to social notifications with Facebook. The Samsung Gear S can also be used as a health and fitness companion with enhanced multi-sensors, S Health features, and applications such as Nike+ Running .
The Samsung Gear S will be available in global markets in phases through Samsung’s retail channels, e-commerce websites, and via carriers beginning October.
