Google I/O kicks off this week and if CNET’s sources are to be believed, Samsung will have its own product to show off at the Google’s developer conference – a smartwatch powered by Google’s Android Wear platform. According to their source, Samsung has been working on two variants of Android Wear smartwatch – one running […]
Wearables
Samsung pushes Tizen update to Galaxy Gear, makes it a Gear sans Galaxy
The Galaxy nomenclature in the Samsung portfolio signifies that the device is powered by Android. However, this will change with the latest update that Samsung is pushing to the original Galaxy Gear device (SM-V700). The software version is 2.2.0 and as SamMobile points out, users won’t feel that much of a difference except some improvements […]
WSJ: Samsung working on a SIM-equipped smartwatch
Samsung has dabbled with a SIM-equipped smartwatch in the past but according to an article by Wall Street Journal, the Korean giant is working on a similar watch but this time with Tizen operating system on board. According to their sources, the stand-alone smartwatch or watchphone will be able to make or receive calls without […]
You can make Gear 2 fashionable with interchangeable bands
Don’t like the band Samsung offers with the Gear 2 and Gear 2 Neo smartwatches? Well, the good news is that you can equip the watch with the strap of your choice. Since the Gear 2 and the Gear 2 Neo smartwatches use a standard 22mm band, consumers can easily swap the band to suit […]
New Gear range is compatible with 20 Samsung devices
When Samsung had launched the Galaxy Gear, it had a very limited device support, only to add more devices in the coming months. The Korean company has clearly learnt a lesson, which is why they’ve confirmed that 20 Samsung devices, including 12 smartphones and 8 tablets are compatible with the Gear 2, Gear 2 Neo […]