Wearable technology continues to advance and is gaining popularity. Smart watches are one of the fastest growing categories. Users can get e-mails, SMSs, and phone call notifications all on their wrist, without having to pull out their smartphone. They allow you to tell at a glance whether something is important enough to stop and take care of now, or forget until later.<\/p>\n
Samsung Electronics South Africa recently unveiled the Samsung Gear S, the next generation smart wearable device that expands the smartphone experience to the wrist. The new Samsung Gear S delivers an up-to-date smart wearable experience with 3G connectivity and wearable optimised features to meet the evolving needs of consumers.<\/p>\n
\u201cSamsung is leading this exciting and rapidly developing wearable category through progressive innovation,\u201d says Craige Fleischer, Director of Mobile Communications at Samsung Electronics SA. \u201cThe Samsung Gear S redefines the idea of the smart wearable and the culture of mobile communication. It will let consumers live a truly connected life anywhere, anytime.\u201d<\/p>\n
Designed with an elegant, curved Super AMOLED display and flexible band, the Samsung Gear S fits comfortably on the user\u2019s wrist. Through 3G connectivity, the Samsung Gear S offers a new, powerful wearable experience and gives consumers the freedom to live their life on the go.<\/p>\n
Industry-Leading Curved Super AMOLED Display<\/strong><\/p>\n The Samsung Gear S features a 2-inch curved Super AMOLED display, providing a richer view with a beautiful and easy-to-use user interface. It allows users to read messages and notifications at a single glance with features such as conversation view and condensed font. The Samsung Gear S\u2019s chic, curved design fits comfortably around the contours of the wrist, while its customisable screen options and changeable straps empower users to express their own taste and style.<\/p>\n Truly Connected Experience<\/strong><\/p>\n The Samsung Gear S extends its communication capabilities to include 3G as well as Bluetooth and WiFi connectivity, allowing users to stay informed with seamless notifications from social networks, calendars and applications even when away from their phone. It allows users to instantly reply to incoming messages using the onscreen keyboard, or utilise enhanced S voice functionality to ensure tasks can be completed immediately. Finally, with the Samsung Gear S, consumers can seamlessly make and receive calls directly from their wrist, or get calls forwarded from their smartphones.<\/p>\n The Samsung Gear S allows consumers to control how they want to connect, switching easily between 3G and Bluetooth connections, and automatically synchronising information when paired to a smartphone.<\/p>\n Extended Features & Applications<\/strong><\/p>\n The Samsung Gear S provides easy access to relevant information through essential widgets and combined notification boards. Its powerful features include turn-by-turn pedestrian navigation provided by HERE, a 24-hour news and views service from The Financial Times, \u2018fastFT\u2019, advanced-reading technology from Spritz, and the ability to see and respond to important social notifications instantly with Facebook. Together, these features allow users to be live and actionable while on the go**.<\/p>\n The Samsung Gear S is also a perfect health and fitness companion with more enhanced multi-sensors, built-in GPS, and robust S Health features. In addition, applications such as Nike+ Running allow users to track their runs and stay motivated while on the move even without their smartphone.<\/p>\n Also announced recently with the Samsung Gear S is the new Samsung Gear Circle. When paired with a smartphone, users can easily receive calls, listen to music, and make voice commands in style through a Bluetooth connection. It features a magnetic lock which clasps around the user\u2019s neck when not in use, as well as a vibrate function to signal incoming calls and notifications.<\/p>\n Both the Samsung Gear S and the Gear Circle will be available in global markets in phases. These products will be available in South Africa through Samsung\u2019s Brand Stores, retail channels and via network partners, from the middle of November.<\/p>\n \u201cAt Samsung, we are relentless in the pursuit of discovering innovation that brings people new experiences and new ways to express themselves,\u201d concludes Fleischer.<\/p>\n –<\/p>\n Source: Samsung Ghana<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Wearable technology continues to advance and is gaining popularity. Smart watches are one of the fastest growing categories. Users can get e-mails, SMSs, and phone call notifications all on their wrist, without having to pull out their smartphone. 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