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The Galaxy Watch Action runs the latest version of Tizen OS which brings several UI updates in the hopes to offer a unified experience across Samsung's entire product lineup.
Similar to One UI, which is Samsung’s custom Android skin, this updated version of Tizen relies heavily on dark backgrounds and splashes of color where necessary. This allows the device to fully take advantage of the AMOLED display, turning off the pixels and saving battery life when displaying black colors.
Samsung has opted to focus heavily on the user's health and physical activities. The new version of Tizen highlights three main goals to focus on each day: calories burned, minutes of exercise, and moving each hour. Each of these is tracked with their respective graphs that are highlighted in different colors.
Samsung Galaxy Watch Active announced
Besides unveiling the new Galaxy S10 series and the Galaxy Fold, Samsung also introduced the world to some new wearables, the Galaxy Watch Active, and the Galaxy Fit series.
The Galaxy Watch Active is probably Samsung's sleekest smartwatch to date. Samsung has decided to scrap the popular rotating bezel for a thinner and sleeker one wrapped around the 1.1-inch circular AMOLED display. The rest of the device is made up of its aluminum casing paired with a rubber strap. The Galaxy Watch Active also features two round physical buttons along the right side which replace the previous pill-shaped ones. On the rear is a new glass panel on the rear that houses a heart rate monitor.
Samsung has outfitted the Galaxy Watch Active with a 236mAh battery. In comparison to previous devices, this battery is quite a bit smaller. However, the smaller display size and the new dual-core Exynos 9110 chipset will continue to ensure a full day of use with this wearable.
Completing the entire setup is 4GB of storage paired with Bluetooth 4.2 and NFC support for mobile payments. Unfortunately, the wearable isn’t available with 3G or 4G LTE support.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
| Design & Build | |
|---|---|
| Color | Silver, Black, Rose Gold, Sea Green |
| Dimensions | 40mm case | 39.5 x 39.5 x 10.5 mm |
| Weight | 25 g (without strap) |
| Strap | 20 mm (Standard interchangeable) |
| Display & Performance | |
| Display | 1.1” (28mm) Full Color AMOLED | 360 x 360 px |
| Special Tech | Always-On Display | Corning® Gorilla® Glass 3 |
| Chipset | Exynos 9110 Dual core 1.15 GHz |
| OS | Tizen-based Wearable OS 4.0 |
| Memory | 768MB RAM + 4GB Internal Storage |
| Connectivity & Sensors | |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth 4.2, Wi-Fi b/g/n, NFC, A-GPS/Glonass |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Barometer, HRM, Ambient Light |
| Charging | WPC-based wireless charging |
| Durability | 5ATM + IP68 | MIL-STD-810G |
| Compatibility | |
| Android | Android 5.0 or higher (RAM 1.5GB+) |
| iOS | iPhone 5 and above (iOS 9.0+) |
SOFTWARE
The Galaxy Watch Action runs the latest version of Tizen OS which brings several UI updates in the hopes to offer a unified experience across Samsung's entire product lineup.
Similar to One UI, which is Samsung’s custom Android skin, this updated version of Tizen relies heavily on dark backgrounds and splashes of color where necessary. This allows the device to fully take advantage of the AMOLED display, turning off the pixels and saving battery life when displaying black colors.
Samsung has opted to focus heavily on the user's health and physical activities. The new version of Tizen highlights three main goals to focus on each day: calories burned, minutes of exercise, and moving each hour. Each of these is tracked with their respective graphs that are highlighted in different colors.
Users will also be able to continuously monitor their heart rates through the day. Moreover, much like the Apple Watch, the Galaxy Watch Active will warn users if it detects any irregularities. Eventually, blood pressure monitoring will be available too through the My BP Lab app. This feature has been jointly developed with the University of California, San Francisco and will be available to download on March 15. Initially, though, only consumers in the U.S., U.K., Canada, Singapore, Australia, and Germany will have access to it.
As expected, Samsung’s latest wearable supports a variety of different workout modes in addition to automatic workout detection. Owners don’t need to worry about getting it wet either as the smartwatch is water resistant up to 50 meters.
Release and Availability
The Samsung Galaxy Watch Active will be available to purchase in four colors (Silver, Black, Rose Gold, Sea Green) and costs $199.99 in the US. You can pre-order the wearable starting February 21 and shipments will begin on March 8. Those who pre-order it tomorrow will receive a free Wireless Charging Pad.
The Galaxy Watch Active will work with any Android smartphone running Android 5.0 Lollipop with at least 1.5GB of RAM. iPhone users will require an iPhone 5 or higher running iOS 9.0 or greater in order to use it.
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You can update your Gear S3 using the Samsung Gear app on your mobile device. The app will automatically check for and notify you of Samsung Gear S3 updates if you have the automatic update feature turned on. Make sure your Gear S3 is fully charged before attempting to install the update.
Following the installation of the update, both Gear S3 timepieces will allow users to unlock the devices by rotating the bezels. This eliminates the need to type in a PIN code using a small keyboard. Users will also be able to preview MMS in the notifications, use new emoji, and reply to a messaging thread by sending a copy of their messaging history. The update will also allow those on a call to open the calendar app and check the weather by tapping on the home screen.
Users will be able to edit their default workouts after installing the update, and eight new indoor workouts have been added. With the newly added Theater mode, the Gear S3 can be taken into a movie theater without fear that it will annoy someone as the screen is shutdown, all sounds and alarms are muted, and the Always-on screen and Wake-up gesture are blocked. The Goodnight mode turns off alerts except for alarms and system sounds, and it blocks the Always-on screen and Wake-up gesture.
Voice assistant will now allow users to use voice commands with apps like Samsung Health, Samsung Pay and SmartThings. As an alternative to pinching and zooming, users will be able to navigate the watch and zoom in on the screen by turning the bezel.
Samsung Gear S3 Classic and Gear S3 Frontier on Verizon receive Tizen 4.0 update
Samsung has started to push out the Tizen 4.0 update for Verizon subscribers who own the LTE enabled Samsung Gear S3 Classic and Samsung Gear S3 Frontier smartwatches. The same update was pushed out to non-LTE versions last week, bringing some new features and improvements to the wearables.
You can update your Gear S3 using the Samsung Gear app on your mobile device. The app will automatically check for and notify you of Samsung Gear S3 updates if you have the automatic update feature turned on. Make sure your Gear S3 is fully charged before attempting to install the update.
Following the installation of the update, both Gear S3 timepieces will allow users to unlock the devices by rotating the bezels. This eliminates the need to type in a PIN code using a small keyboard. Users will also be able to preview MMS in the notifications, use new emoji, and reply to a messaging thread by sending a copy of their messaging history. The update will also allow those on a call to open the calendar app and check the weather by tapping on the home screen.
Users will be able to edit their default workouts after installing the update, and eight new indoor workouts have been added. With the newly added Theater mode, the Gear S3 can be taken into a movie theater without fear that it will annoy someone as the screen is shutdown, all sounds and alarms are muted, and the Always-on screen and Wake-up gesture are blocked. The Goodnight mode turns off alerts except for alarms and system sounds, and it blocks the Always-on screen and Wake-up gesture.
Voice assistant will now allow users to use voice commands with apps like Samsung Health, Samsung Pay and SmartThings. As an alternative to pinching and zooming, users will be able to navigate the watch and zoom in on the screen by turning the bezel.
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Get the Samsung Gear S3 Classic for $160 on Amazon
We've seen the Frontier version of the Samsung Gear S3 discounted several times already, but this time we find the Gear S3 Classic discounted down to $159.99 on Amazon. The unit on sale is the 46mm model and is marked as certified refurbished. However, products are rigorously tested to “look and work like new” and even includes a 90-day warranty.
According to the listing, the refurbishing process includes "functionality testing, basic cleaning, inspection, and repackaging". Additionally, the seller is described to be one with a "high-performance bar."
The Gear S3 Classic features a 1.3-inch AMOLED display with a 360x360 pixel resolution, 4GB of storage, built-in GPS, NFC and MST for Samsung Pay, and an Exynos 7270 chipset with 768MB of RAM. You get IP68 water and dust resistance, along with heart rate monitoring capabilities and other health tracking features.
Compared to the Frontier model, the Classic version has a more elegant design, with a "classic" leather strap, and is slightly lighter by 59 grams. Besides that, it offers the same specifications and features as the Gear S3 Frontier. The fact that the Gear S3 Classic runs Tizen instead of Wear OS could result in you having fewer apps than you'd like, but if you are in the market for a classy looking wearable with all the basic functionality, you can't go wrong with this one.
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The Samsung Gear S3 Frontier smartwatch runs TizenOS. The wearable offers IP68 water resistance, GPS and heart rate monitoring. The Gear S3 promises days of battery life, Fitness tracking with S Health and tap-to-pay through Samsung Pay. If you are in the market for a new smartwatch and don't want to pay the exorbitant prices Apple charges, you may want to consider the Gear S3 Frontier instead.
Get the Samsung Gear S3 Frontier for $190 at Costco
Ahead of the upcoming Black Friday shopping rush, Costco is offering the Samsung Gear S3 Frontier smartwatch at a very affordable $189.99. This is a great price on this brand new wearable, which is looking at a discount of around $80 off its retail price.
The deal is available starting today, November 16 and will go on until November 26. The offer is available through the Costo online store to all members. The unit is brand new and it will be shipped out to you within 3 - 5 business days of your order.
The Samsung Gear S3 Frontier smartwatch runs TizenOS. The wearable offers IP68 water resistance, GPS and heart rate monitoring. The Gear S3 promises days of battery life, Fitness tracking with S Health and tap-to-pay through Samsung Pay. If you are in the market for a new smartwatch and don't want to pay the exorbitant prices Apple charges, you may want to consider the Gear S3 Frontier instead.
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Both models also feature rotating bezels, which allow you to navigate through the various menus on your smartwatch. On the right side, there are also two physical buttons - a home and back keys - that make it easier to deal with notifications.
Samsung Gear S2
The Samsung Gear S2 comes with with an all metal modern design. It is slightly heavier than its sibling, weighing 1.66oz (47g), while the thickness is the same at 11.4mm.
Samsung Gear S2 Classic
The Samsung Gear S2 Classic comes in black and offers a design similar to the traditional watch. Its rotating ridged bezel offers a nice tactile feel and its overall look clearly screams premium. The watch is also fairly lightweight at just 1.48oz (42g) and measures 11.4mm thick.
Samsung announces Gear S2 and Gear S2 Classic smartwatches
Samsung has officially unveiled its newest series of smartwatches: the Samsung Gear S2 and Samsung Gear S2 Classic. Both wearables are powered by Tizen instead of Android Wear, but their most significant highlight is their 3G enabled variants, which let you use the smartwatches without a phone.
Both models also feature rotating bezels, which allow you to navigate through the various menus on your smartwatch. On the right side, there are also two physical buttons - a home and back keys - that make it easier to deal with notifications.
Samsung Gear S2
The Samsung Gear S2 comes with with an all metal modern design. It is slightly heavier than its sibling, weighing 1.66oz (47g), while the thickness is the same at 11.4mm.
Samsung Gear S2 Classic
The Samsung Gear S2 Classic comes in black and offers a design similar to the traditional watch. Its rotating ridged bezel offers a nice tactile feel and its overall look clearly screams premium. The watch is also fairly lightweight at just 1.48oz (42g) and measures 11.4mm thick.
Samsung claims, Tizen will do well with keeping you informed about texts, calendars, emails, breaking news, and fitness goals, while the 3G version of the watch can make and take regular voice calls. However, it is important to note that Tizen is a much smaller ecosystem with much less watchfaces and third-party apps, when compared to Android Wear (but Samsung says it's working on expanding it).
On the other hand, the Tizen platform assists in offering longer battery life, with typical use ranging between two to three days (depending on usage).
The new smartwatches will offer full support for Samsung Pay, which is set to go live in the coming month. Samsung Pay promises compatibility with almost all current paying terminals with no special hardware required.
If you purchase the 3G enabled model, you will have to put in an seperate SIM card for calling and mobile data. The 3G version of the watches features a 300mAh battery (while the regular ones sport a 250mAh one), required because of the extra strain that comes with always-on connectivity. This makes the watches slightly heavier and thicker: the S2 3G weighs 1.8oz (51g) and measures 13.4mm thick.
The new family of Gear S2 smartwatches will be available on all four major US carriers - Verizon Wireless, AT&T, Sprint and T-Mobile - in the near future for a yet undisclosed price.
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The Samsung Z1, which happens to be the first Tizen powered smartphone was launched last month in India. According to Samsung, the company wanted to reach the 30% of Indian phone users who didn't use smartphones. After the positive start in India, today Samsung announced it is launching the Samsung Z1 in Bangladesh.
The Samsung Z1 has been built with developing markets in mind and is therefore sold at a bargain price. While the pricing wasn't announced, the handset is expected to be very affordable.
The Samsung Z1 features a 4 inch display with a 480 x 800 pixel resolution, 4GB of internal storage which can be expanded by an additional 64GB of microSD, a 3.1MP rear camera, a 0.3MP front camera, a 1500mAh battery and a 1.2GHz dual-core processor with 768MB of RAM.
The handset comes with Tizen OS 2.3 with the TouchWiz user interface. Samsung is also giving away some freebies, including access to Club Samsung for a year and you will be able to enjoy live TV and free music (including videos) streaming. With the Club Samsung subscription, you also get a three-month access to movie streaming.
source - SamsungTomorrow | SammyHub
Tizen powered Samsung Z1 now available in Bangladesh
The Samsung Z1, which happens to be the first Tizen powered smartphone was launched last month in India. According to Samsung, the company wanted to reach the 30% of Indian phone users who didn't use smartphones. After the positive start in India, today Samsung announced it is launching the Samsung Z1 in Bangladesh.
The Samsung Z1 has been built with developing markets in mind and is therefore sold at a bargain price. While the pricing wasn't announced, the handset is expected to be very affordable.
The Samsung Z1 features a 4 inch display with a 480 x 800 pixel resolution, 4GB of internal storage which can be expanded by an additional 64GB of microSD, a 3.1MP rear camera, a 0.3MP front camera, a 1500mAh battery and a 1.2GHz dual-core processor with 768MB of RAM.
The handset comes with Tizen OS 2.3 with the TouchWiz user interface. Samsung is also giving away some freebies, including access to Club Samsung for a year and you will be able to enjoy live TV and free music (including videos) streaming. With the Club Samsung subscription, you also get a three-month access to movie streaming.
source - SamsungTomorrow | SammyHub
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The Samsung Z1 is a Tizen smartphone which features a 4 inch touch display, 4GB of internal storage which can be expanded through microSD, a 3 megapixel rear camera, a 0.3 megapixel front camera and a 1.2GHz dual-core processor with 768MB of RAM.
The full Samsung Z1 specifications follow:
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Samsung Z1
The Samsung Z1 is a Tizen smartphone which features a 4 inch touch display, 4GB of internal storage which can be expanded through microSD, a 3 megapixel rear camera, a 0.3 megapixel front camera and a 1.2GHz dual-core processor with 768MB of RAM.
The full Samsung Z1 specifications follow:
| Announced | January 14, 2015 | ||
| Release | January 14, 2015 | ||
| A.K.A. | Samsung Z130H, SM-Z130H/DS | ||
| BUY | India | - | - |
| carriers | - | ||
| - | |||
| Size | Dimensions | 120.4 x 63.2 x 9.7 mm (4.74 x 2.49 x 0.38 in) | |
| Weight | 112 g (3.95 oz) | ||
| Display | Type | PLS TFT capacitive touchscreen | |
| Size | 4.0 inches | ||
| Resolution | 480 x 800 pixels | ||
| Features | multi-touch input; 233 ppi pixel density; 16M colors | ||
| Connectivity | 2G | SIM 1 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz |
| SIM 2 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz | ||
| speed | GPRS, EDGE | ||
| 3G | UMTS 900 / 2100 MHz | ||
| speed | download - HSDPA; upload - HSUPA | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 | ||
| Bluetooth | 4.1, A2DP | ||
| USB | 2.0 microUSB | ||
| Others | - | ||
| Camera | Rear | 3.15MP (2048 x 1536 pixels) | |
| Features | LED flash, geo-tagging, LED flash | ||
| Video | - | ||
Front | 0.3MP | ||
Features | video calling; self portraits | ||
Video | VGA | ||
| Memory | Internal | 4GB | |
| External | up to 64GB microSD | ||
| RAM | 768MB | ||
| Hardware | CPU | 1.2GHz dual-core Cortex-A7 | |
| GPU | Mali-400 | ||
| Chipset | Spreadtrum SC7727S | ||
| Audio | 3.5mm universal audio connector | ||
| Radio | FM radio | ||
| Video | - | ||
| Navigation | GPS, A-GPS | ||
| Sensors | accelerometer, proximity sensor | ||
| Others | - | ||
| Design | candybar form factor | ||
| SIM Type | dual SIM | ||
| Colors | White, Black, Wine Red | ||
| Battery | Li-Ion 1500 mAh | ||
| Stand-by | - | ||
| Talk time | up to 8 h (3G) | ||
| Playback | music | - | |
| video | - | ||
| - | |||
| Software | OS | Tizen OS, v2.3 | |
| Manufacturer | - | ||
| Others | - | ||
| - | |||
Links | Official Site | ||
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The entry-level Samsung Z1 has been officially announced for the Indian market. The device runs Tizen OS and comes with an affordable INR 5,700 ($90) price.
The Samsung Z1 features a 4 inch display with a 480 x 800 pixel resolution, 4GB of internal storage which can be expanded by an additional 64GB of microSD, a 3.1MP rear camera, a 0.3MP front camera, a 1500mAh battery and a 1.2GHz dual-core processor with 768MB of RAM.
On the software front you get Samsung’s own Tizen OS. The company promises that Tizen is very light and wouldn’t bog down the phone’s hardware, offering a seamless user experience. Tizen offers its own app store.
Samsung has even bundled the device with a free media and entertainment hub (dubbed “Joy Box”), which will allow Z1 users to stream and download movies, tv shows, and music.
source - Samsung
Samsung Z1 officially announced in India – a Tizen powered, sub-$100 smartphone
The entry-level Samsung Z1 has been officially announced for the Indian market. The device runs Tizen OS and comes with an affordable INR 5,700 ($90) price.
The Samsung Z1 features a 4 inch display with a 480 x 800 pixel resolution, 4GB of internal storage which can be expanded by an additional 64GB of microSD, a 3.1MP rear camera, a 0.3MP front camera, a 1500mAh battery and a 1.2GHz dual-core processor with 768MB of RAM.
On the software front you get Samsung’s own Tizen OS. The company promises that Tizen is very light and wouldn’t bog down the phone’s hardware, offering a seamless user experience. Tizen offers its own app store.
Samsung has even bundled the device with a free media and entertainment hub (dubbed “Joy Box”), which will allow Z1 users to stream and download movies, tv shows, and music.
source - Samsung
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While Samsung has still to release a Tizen powered smartphone to the global market, the company has a decent lineup of devices (Gear S, Samsung Z) running their in-house mobile OS.
source - Tizen Indonesia | SamMobile
Samsung's Tizen 2.3 update demonstrated
While Samsung has still to release a Tizen powered smartphone to the global market, the company has a decent lineup of devices (Gear S, Samsung Z) running their in-house mobile OS. Now Samsung is working on a new device (Samsung SM-Z130H) which runs Tizen 2.3, and some new screenshots give us a vision of what the latest version of Tizen will look like on one of Samsung's smartphones.
While the Tizen UI has a striking resemblance to Samsung's Android custom skin TouchWiz, the latest version shows off some significant differences. For example, we see the use of vivid colors and blue being used throughout the various interfaces. Interestingly the prominent use of blue is something we saw in the most recently demonstration of Lollipop on a Galaxy Note 3.
What do you think of Samsung's Tizen OS? Would you consider purchasing a device running on this platform?
source - Tizen Indonesia | SamMobile
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source - Samsung | AT&T | Sprint | Verizon | T-Mobile
Samsung Gear S now available in the US
The Samsung Gear S was announced a few months ago as the first smartwatch capable of making calls by itself, thanks to its SIM card slot and 3G connectivity. Starting today you will be able to purchase the smartwatch in the US.
The Gear S is expected to be sold through all four major US carriers, but only AT&T and Sprint are offering it at this time. Verizon and T-Mobile will be offering the smart wearable at a later time.
If your purchase the Gear S on AT&T, in Black or White and it will cost you $199.99 with a two-year contract, or $299 without a commitment. Meanwhile Sprint will offer the device only in black for $0 down plus 24 monthly payments of $16 or for $384 contract free.
[UPDATE] Verizon has also listed the Gear S in black and in white, and will charge $350 with a 2 year contract or $399.99 contract free. Meanwhile T-Mobile still has the device listed as coming soon, but allows you to sign up for updates.
[UPDATE] Verizon has also listed the Gear S in black and in white, and will charge $350 with a 2 year contract or $399.99 contract free. Meanwhile T-Mobile still has the device listed as coming soon, but allows you to sign up for updates.
The Gear S runs Samsung's own Tizen platform, which means it can only be used with select Samsung Galaxy devices. You can still use the Gear S without a SIM card, by connecting it to your Galaxy smartphone via Bluetooth.
The Gear S features a 2 inch Super AMOLED display with a 360 x 480 pixel resolution, 4GB of internal storage, a 300 mAh battery, Wi-Fi, heart rate sensor, barometer, UV light sensor, compass, and a 1GHz dual-core Exynos processor with 512MB of RAM.
The Gear S features a 2 inch Super AMOLED display with a 360 x 480 pixel resolution, 4GB of internal storage, a 300 mAh battery, Wi-Fi, heart rate sensor, barometer, UV light sensor, compass, and a 1GHz dual-core Exynos processor with 512MB of RAM.
source - Samsung | AT&T | Sprint | Verizon | T-Mobile
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source - The Techolic
Samsung Gear S smartwatch with 3G launches in India
The Samsung Gear S smartwatch was first announced at the company's Unpacked 2.0 event, and has become one of the most anticipated smartwatches this year. While the pricing for the US is still unknown, the Gear is has just launched in India, alongside the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 and has been priced at INR 28,900 ($470).
The Gear S features a 2 inch curved Super AMOLED display with a 360x480 pixel resolution and a sleek design. You additionally get IP67 certification for dust and water resistance, a Heart Rate sensor and a 1GHz dual-core processor under its hood. It has independent 3G and Wi-Fi connectivity, which will allow it to take voice calls and browse the internet without having to be connected to your phone. The Gear is will be available in Blue Black and White colour variants
So what do you think of the Gear S price? Would you still pick it up as your smartwatch? Or do you have a different device you prefer.
source - The Techolic
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The Samsung Gear S was officially announced today by the company as yet another Tizen powered "smart wearable device". The Gear S features a 2 inch Super AMOLED display, 3G connectivity along with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth and a curved design which fits comfortably around your wrist.
source - Samsung
Samsung Gear S officially announced with curved display and 3G connectivity
The Samsung Gear S was officially announced today by the company as yet another Tizen powered "smart wearable device". The Gear S features a 2 inch Super AMOLED display, 3G connectivity along with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth and a curved design which fits comfortably around your wrist.
The 2 inch display has a 360 by 480 pixel resolution. The other specs on this device include a 300mAh Lithium Ion battery with promises up to 2 days on a single charge, IP67 certification which will allow your device to be submerged in up to 3.2 feet of water for as long as 30 minutes and a 1GHz dual-core processor with 512MB of RAM.
Because it has 3G connectivity, your Gear S will no longer be tied to your smartphone for notifications and messages. You can also make phone calls directly from your wrist, or receive a phone call forwarded from your phone. With Tizen powering the device you get built-in features like the battery saving Power Saving Mode, Samsung's enhanced S Voice functionality, which allows voice commands, turn-by-turn pedestrian navigation powered by HERE, Facebook to stay up to date with your social connections and a Financial Times 'fastFT' app which works together with Spritz' advanced-reading technology.
The Gear S is the perfect companion for those who track their health and are concerned with staying in shape. Sensors, GPS capability and S Health features, are just what the doctor ordered. And the Gear S didn't forget about you runners. The Nike+ Running app allows you to leave your smartphone at home while your wearable keeps track of your running stats for the day, and keeps you motivated.
The Samsung Gear Circle headphones were also announced on Thursday. These headphones can be paired with a smartphone, using Bluetooth, to allow you to take calls, listen to music, and make voice commands. A vibrating alert tells you when a call or notification is coming through, and a magnetic lock clasps around the users neck when the Gear Circle is not being used.
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| Samsung Gear Circle |
Both the Samsung Gear S and Samsung Gear Circle will be launched through the usual Samsung retail channels beginning in October. Pricing has yet to be announced. The Samsung Gear S will be available in black and white.
source - Samsung
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The full Samsung Gear S specifications follow:
Samsung Gear S
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The Samsung Gear S is a Tizen powered wearable accessory which features a 2 inch Super AMOLED display with a 360 by 480 pixel resolution, 3G connectivity, a 300mAh battery and a 1GHz dual-core processor with 512MB of RAM.
The full Samsung Gear S specifications follow:
| Announced | - | ||
| Release | - | ||
| A.K.A. | - | ||
| BUY | U.S. | Samsung | BUY NOW |
| carriers | |||
| - | |||
| Size | Dimensions | 39.9 x 58.1 x 12.5T | |
| Weight | 67g(Blue Black), 84g(White) | ||
| Display | Type | Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen | |
| Size | 2.0 inches | ||
| Resolution | 360 x 480 pixels | ||
| Features | - | ||
| Connectivity | 2G | GSM 900/1800 MHz GSM 850/1900 MHz | |
| speed | - | ||
| 3G | UMTS 900/2100 MHz UMTS 850/1900 MHz | ||
| speed | - | ||
| WLAN | - | ||
| Bluetooth | 4.1 | ||
| USB | 2.0 USB | ||
| Others | - | ||
| Memory | Internal | 4GB | |
| External | No | ||
| RAM | 512 MB | ||
| Hardware | CPU | 1.0 GHz dual-core processor | |
| GPU | - | ||
| Chipset | - | ||
| Audio | - | ||
| Radio | - | ||
| Video | - | ||
| Navigation | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Heart Rate, Ambient Light, UV, Barometer | ||
| Others | - | ||
| Design | IP67 Certified Dust and Water Resistant | ||
| SIM Type | - | ||
| Colors | - | ||
| Battery | Lithium Ion 300mAh | ||
| Stand-by | - | ||
| Talk time | - | ||
| Playback | music | - | |
| video | - | ||
| - | |||
| Software | OS | Tizen based wearable platform | |
| Manufacturer | - | ||
| Others | Samsung Gear apps | ||
| - | |||
Links | |||
| We list only the specs that are different than the main variant | |||
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Samsung has released a software update for its Tizen powered Samsung Gear 2. The update brings the 2.2.1.2 software version along with improvements to S Health and can be downloaded from the Gear Manager on your watch. The update also adds a new notifications muting feature called Blocking Mode. If you aren't in the mood to be reminded that someone is looking to get in touch with you, these notifications can be blocked.
source - SamMobile | AndroidCentral
Samsung Gear 2 receives update with new features and S Health improvements
Samsung has released a software update for its Tizen powered Samsung Gear 2. The update brings the 2.2.1.2 software version along with improvements to S Health and can be downloaded from the Gear Manager on your watch. The update also adds a new notifications muting feature called Blocking Mode. If you aren't in the mood to be reminded that someone is looking to get in touch with you, these notifications can be blocked.Additionally you can now set up the watch to turn off notifications in the middle of the night, while you are dreaming about smartphones, tablets and wearables. While we don't have a changelist to provide you with the improvements made to S Health, we are told that there are some changes to improve the general stability of the watch.
source - SamMobile | AndroidCentral
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The full Samsung Z specifications follow:
Samsung Z
The Samsung Z is a Tizen powered smartphone which features a 4.8 inch touch display, 16GB of internal storage which can be expanded through microSD, an 8 megapixel rear camera, a 2.1 megapixel front camera, and a 2.3GHz quad-core processor with 2GB of RAM.
The full Samsung Z specifications follow:
| Announced | June 2, 2014 | ||
| Release | Q3 2014 | ||
| A.K.A. | - | ||
| BUY | U.S. | - | - |
| carriers | - | ||
| - | |||
| Size | Dimensions | 138.2 x 69.8 x 8.5 mm (5.44 x 2.75 x 0.33 in) | |
| Weight | 136 g (4.80 oz) | ||
| Display | Type | Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen | |
| Size | 4.8 inches | ||
| Resolution | 720 x 1280 pixels | ||
| Features | multi-touch input; 16M colors; 306 ppi pixel density | ||
| Connectivity | 2G | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz | |
| speed | - | ||
| 3G | UMTS | ||
| speed | HSPA+, HSDPA, HSUPA | ||
4G | LTE | ||
speed | Category 4; download - 150 Mbps; upload - 50 Mbps | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n; Wi-Fi hotspot; dual-band | ||
| Bluetooth | 4.0 with A2DP, EDR, LE | ||
| USB | 2.0 microUSB | ||
| Others | NFC; Infrared port | ||
| Camera | Rear | 8 MP (3264 x 2448 pixels) | |
| Features | autofocus; LED flash; geo-tagging | ||
| Video | - | ||
Front | 2.1 MP | ||
Features | video calling; self portrait | ||
Video | - | ||
| Memory | Internal | 16 GB | |
| External | up to 64GB microSD | ||
| RAM | 2 GB | ||
| Hardware | CPU | 2.3GHz quad-core processor | |
| GPU | - | ||
| Chipset | - | ||
| Audio | 3.5 mm universal audio connector; dedicated mic for active noise cancellation | ||
| Radio | - | ||
| Video | - | ||
| Navigation | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS | ||
| Sensors | - | ||
| Others | fingerprint sensor | ||
| Design | candybar form factor | ||
| SIM Type | - | ||
| Colors | Black, Brown | ||
| Battery | Lithium Ion 2600 mAh | ||
| Stand-by | - | ||
| Talk time | - | ||
| Playback | music | - | |
| video | - | ||
| - | |||
| Software | OS | Tizen OS 2.2.1 | |
| Manufacturer | Tizen apps | ||
| Others | - | ||
| - | |||
Links | Official Site | ||
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The Samsung Z features a 4.8 inch touch display, 16GB of internal storage which can be expanded through microSD, an 8 megapixel rear camera, a 2.1 megapixel front camera, and a 2.3GHz quad-core processor with 2GB of RAM. You also get Cat 4 LTE connectivity, a 2600 mAh battery and a fingerprint sensor. The operating system is Tizen OS 2.2.1, which packs familiar Samsung functionality, such as Download Booster and S Health 3.0.
The Samsung Z will be selling in Russia first, sometime after July. Other countries will follow, but it isn't known when. The price is still in question, too. In terms of colors, the phone will be available in black and gold.
source - Samsung Tomorrow
Samsung Z announced with Tizen
The Tizen powered Samsung Z was officially announced by the company, a day ahead of the Tizen Developer Conference in San Francisco. Unlike the Galaxy S series design, Samsung has chosen a rectangular shape for Tizen flagship, a shape that is quite popular in the Chinese markets. However Samsung has included its signature faux leather treatment to differentiate it.
The Samsung Z features a 4.8 inch touch display, 16GB of internal storage which can be expanded through microSD, an 8 megapixel rear camera, a 2.1 megapixel front camera, and a 2.3GHz quad-core processor with 2GB of RAM. You also get Cat 4 LTE connectivity, a 2600 mAh battery and a fingerprint sensor. The operating system is Tizen OS 2.2.1, which packs familiar Samsung functionality, such as Download Booster and S Health 3.0.
The Samsung Z will be selling in Russia first, sometime after July. Other countries will follow, but it isn't known when. The price is still in question, too. In terms of colors, the phone will be available in black and gold.
source - Samsung Tomorrow
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Back in February at MWC, Samsung introduced the sequel to its first smartwatch, but instead of having Android power the Samsung Gear 2 and the Samsung Gear 2 Neo, the manufacturer turned to its own Tizen OS.
Samsung Galaxy Gear can now be switched to Tizen from Android
Starting today, Samsung Galaxy Gear smartwatch owners can update their timepiece from Android to Tizen. Earlier this month, a video displayed how the original Gear would look running the Tizen OS. Keep in mind that if you do update your watch, you will lose everything that is currently on it. The update is not yet being sent out OTA, which means that you are going to have to sync your Galaxy Gear with your PC and grab the update from Samsung Kies.
Back in February at MWC, Samsung introduced the sequel to its first smartwatch, but instead of having Android power the Samsung Gear 2 and the Samsung Gear 2 Neo, the manufacturer turned to its own Tizen OS.
The update to Tizen will improve the battery life on the watch, enhance the performance of the device, and enhance voice commands for the Galaxy Gear. Installing Tizen on your Galaxy Gear also turns the watch into a stand-alone music player, that will store music on the watch itself.
Most of the software related features found on the Samsung Gear 2 and Samsung Gear 2 Neo will be available on the updated Gear. The only features on the new watches that won't be moving over to your updated Gear are those that are hardware based, such as the heart rate monitor.
source - Sam Mobile | Android and Me
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An recent test version of the ROM can be viewed, by clicking on the video below.
source - SamMobile | GSMArena
Samsung Galaxy Gear to receive Tizen update
When Samsung announced the Gear 2 and the Gear 2 Neo, owners of the original Galaxy Gear became concerned that their Android powered wearable will no longer receive updates. However it seems that Samsung plans to convert the original Galaxy Gear into a Tizen powered device sometime soon.
While No timeframe has been discussed, but the update will also carry some new features for the watch. For example, Sleep mode will track your sleeping habits, while Exercise mode monitors your workouts on a real-time basis. There will be a stand alone music player coming to the watch with the update, along with a feature that enables the owner to customize the double tap command that previously brought up Quick Controls. The latter has been carved out as a separate app.
After the update, Galaxy Gear users will be able to select the size of the font and choose from customizable wallpaper. In fact, all of the features on the Gear 2, except for the WatchON and the Heart Rate monitor, will be available to owners of the Samsung Galaxy Gear following the update.
An recent test version of the ROM can be viewed, by clicking on the video below.
source - SamMobile | GSMArena
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Samsung has made several improvements to the Gear 2, making it much better than its predecessor. The Gear 2 is less bulky and lighter and comes with improved hardware which makes it fast and responsive. But the device is still midst a poor app ecosystem, which hasn't grown much in the last six months.
If you are heavily invested in the Samsung ecosystem and have $299 you are willing to spend on this device, you could consider the Gear 2 as your smartwatch. However the cheaper offerings from the competitors makes it heard to pick the Gear 2 as the top smartwatch offering.
source - PhoneArena
Samsung Gear 2 - Video Review
The Samsung Gear 2 follows in the footsteps of the Samsung Galaxy Gear, which was launched last year alongside the Samsung Galaxy Note 3. At $299, the Gear 2 is still one of the most expensive smartwatches in the market, but lets find out if the latest Samsung smartwatch has what it takes to make you want to buy one
Samsung has made several improvements to the Gear 2, making it much better than its predecessor. The Gear 2 is less bulky and lighter and comes with improved hardware which makes it fast and responsive. But the device is still midst a poor app ecosystem, which hasn't grown much in the last six months.
If you are heavily invested in the Samsung ecosystem and have $299 you are willing to spend on this device, you could consider the Gear 2 as your smartwatch. However the cheaper offerings from the competitors makes it heard to pick the Gear 2 as the top smartwatch offering.
source - PhoneArena
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Samsung has posted official hands on videos for its upcoming Samsung Galaxy S5 flagship along with its new generation of wearables - the Samsung Gear 2 and the Samsung Gear Fit. If you are planning to upgrade your Galaxy arsenal, you may like to check out these videos for a close look at what you can expect.
The Galaxy S5 hands on takes a look at features like Download Booster and Ultra Power Savings mode, which will be a part of the new handset. It also takes a closer look at the 16 megapixel camera, heart rate monitor and swipe style fingerprint sensor which will be offered on the Galaxy S5.
Its important to note that this hands on video is from the manufacturer of these devices, so it will be bias. Its always a good idea to check out reviews from tech websites such as our own before you make a decision on purchasing any of these devices.
source - Samsung (YouTube)
Samsung Galaxy S5, Gear 2 and Gear Fit - Hands On videos
Samsung has posted official hands on videos for its upcoming Samsung Galaxy S5 flagship along with its new generation of wearables - the Samsung Gear 2 and the Samsung Gear Fit. If you are planning to upgrade your Galaxy arsenal, you may like to check out these videos for a close look at what you can expect.
The Galaxy S5 hands on takes a look at features like Download Booster and Ultra Power Savings mode, which will be a part of the new handset. It also takes a closer look at the 16 megapixel camera, heart rate monitor and swipe style fingerprint sensor which will be offered on the Galaxy S5.
Its important to note that this hands on video is from the manufacturer of these devices, so it will be bias. Its always a good idea to check out reviews from tech websites such as our own before you make a decision on purchasing any of these devices.
source - Samsung (YouTube)