Alongside the Galaxy S6 and the Galaxy S6 edge, Samsung also announced an improved version of the Gear VR Innovator Edition. The new Gear VR is now optimised for Galaxy S6 devices and has reduced pixilation along with wide field-of-view. Samsung has also reduced the size of the Gear VR by 15 percent, making it […]
Wearables
Samsung Engineers working on an early Stroke Detector Wearable
Samsung wearables have a heart rate sensor but the company refrains it to use it as a reference for medical purposes. The Creativity Lab or C-Lab – as Samsung calls it – is working on something that is meant to aid the user for medical purposes. It’s the Early Detection Sensor & Algorithm Package (EDSAP), […]
Samsung to sell its wearable devices through bicycle retailer in Taiwan
Taiwan is the manufacturing hub of bicycles and active lifestyle. Leveraging this, Samsung has tied up with bike retailer Merida in Taiwan to sell its Galaxy Gear wearable devices, particularly Galaxy Gear S and Gear Circle to consumers. This strategy makes a lot of sense as Taiwan has a heavy population of cyclists and more […]
Samsung announces Gear S for South Korea
Samsung is expanding the availability of Gear S and South Korea is the latest country to get the new smartwatch. Gear S’ uniqueness compared to previous Gear smartwatches is the integrated 3G SIM slot that allows users to make calls from the smartwatch, surf internet and even send messages. The smartwatch is IP67 certified that […]
US Carriers announce Samsung Gear S pricing and availability
US carriers, Sprint T-Mobile and T-Mobile have announced the availability and pricing of Samsung’s standalone smartwatch, Gear S. Sprint users will be able to pick up the smartwatch from November 7 through Sprint’s sales channels for $0 down (plus tax) and 24 monthly payments of $16. AT&T will also sell from November 7 for $199.99 […]