Samsung Announces Next Generation Gear Devices

Samsung Announces Next Generation Gear Devices on Feb 23, 2014 Gear 2 and Gear 2 Neo offer increased connectivity, customisation, and control

Samsung Electronics today introduced the Gear 2 and Gear 2 Neo, designed to take the freedom, convenience and style of wearable technology to the next level. Both offer enhanced connectivity and integration with other devices for a more personal, wearable experience.

Simon Stanford, Vice President of IT & Mobile division, Samsung Electronics UK & Ireland said: Samsung continues to lead in the wearable technology market with innovative, creative devices that are completely integrated into the lives of our customers. Offering extended connectivity features, stylish customisation options and a robust application network, we have enhanced everything that people love about the original Gear to create a second generation of wearable devices that offer unparalleled smart freedom.

The next generation of mobile freedom

Both the Samsung Gear 2 and Gear 2 Neo offer a lightweight design with a premium finish, and have a camera on the screen rather than the strap, giving the devices a more sleek and sharp design. You can express your mood or coordinate your device with your outfit thanks to a range of strap colour options; including Charcoal Black, Gold Brown and Wild Orange for the Gear 2; and Charcoal Black, Mocha Grey and Wild Orange for the Gear 2 Neo. Plus you can also customise the home screen background, clock face and font to reflect your own personal taste.

The Samsung Gear 2 and Gear 2 Neo are essential companion devices, allowing you to accept or ignore incoming calls and messages, and providing notification options based on your activity and habits. Both act as an extension of your daily life, giving you more control with a range of standalone features. For example, you can control the other electronic products in your home, such as your TV and set-top box, through a WatchON Remote application with an embedded IrLED sensor. Plus, the addition of a standalone music player with Bluetooth headset means that even if you leave your smartphone at home, you can still enjoy your music when you are out and about.

The new devices also offer personal fitness coaching in real time, so you can develop a customised fitness routine and monitor your heart rate to improve your overall well-being. With the Samsung Gear 2 and Gear 2 Neo, you can connect to a wide variety of Samsung devices and access an extended application ecosystem as they are the first wearable devices powered by a Tizen based wearable platform. Both the Gear 2 and Gear 2 Neo will be compatible with more than a dozen Samsung Galaxy smartphones at launch.

Both devices will be available around the world starting from April. Full details and product images are available at http://www.samsungmobilepress.com and www.samsung.com/uk.

Samsung Gear 2 Product Specifications:

Display

1.63 Super AMOLED (320 x 320)

AP

1.0 GHz Dual Core Processor

OS

Tizen based wearable platform

Camera

Gear 2 : 2.0 Megapixel Auto Focus (1920x1080, 1080x1080, 1280x960)

Gear 2 Neo : N/A

Video

Codec: H.264, H.263

Format: 3GP, MP4

HD(720p, @30fps) Playback & Recording

Audio

Codec: MP3/AAC/AMR/Vorbis

Format: MP3, M4A, AAC, OGG

Camera

Features

Auto Focus Camera, Sound & Shot, Location Tags, Signature

Additional

Features

Fitness Features:

1. Heart Rate sensor

2. Pedometer

3. Exercise

Standalone Modes: Running, Walking

Companion Modes: Cycling, Hiking

4. Sleep & Stress (Downloadable)

Music Player with Bluetooth Headset and Speaker

WatchON Remote: Remote Controller via IrLED Sensor

Basic Features:

- Bluetooth Call, Camera, Notification(SMS, E-mail, Apps)

Media Controller, Schedule, Smart Relay, S Voice, Stopwatch, Timer, Weather

More Features(Downloadable):

- Calculator, ChatON, Flashlight, Quick Settings, Voice Memo

Changeable Strap

Colour Options:

- Gear 2 : Charcoal Black, Gold Brown and Wild Orange

- Gear 2 Neo : Charcoal Black, Mocha Grey and Wild Orange

IP67 Certified Dust and Water Resistant, Noise Cancellation

Featured App

Banjo, BMW, CNN , Conde Nast, Expedia, eBay, Evernote, Feedly, GARMIN, Glympse,

GM (Onstar 4GLTE), iControl, Line, Path, Paypal, RUNTASTIC, Volkswagen, Weather Channel, Under Armour(Map my fitness)

Samsung Services

Samsung Apps

Connectivity

Bluetooth v4.0 LE, IrLED

Sensor

Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Heart Rate

Memory*

RAM: 512MB

Storage: 4GB Internal Memory

* Memory options may be varied by product model or available regions

Dimension

Gear 2 : 36.9 x 58.4x 10.0 mm, 68g

Gear 2 Neo : 37.9 x 58.8 x 10.0mm, 55g

Battery

Standard Battery, Li-ion 300mAh

Typical Usage 2 3 days, Low Usage up to 6 days

About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in technology, opening new possibilities for people everywhere. Through relentless innovation and discovery, we are transforming the worlds of televisions, smartphones, personal computers, printers, cameras, home appliances, LTE systems, medical devices, semiconductors and LED solutions. We employ 286,000 people across 80 countries with annual sales of US$216.7 billion. To discover more, please visit www.samsung.com

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