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), […]
Wearables
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 […]
Gear S comes to India for Rs. 28,900
While there was no sight of the Galaxy Note Edge except for a brief confirmation, Samsung did announce the Gear S smartwatch for the Indian market. The standalone smartwatch will go on sale alongside Galaxy Note 4 and unlike the previous Gear smartwatches, it works without having to connect to a smartphone. The smartwatch will […]