Samsung has today unveiled the Gear S, a new smartwatch which it claims will deliver "the most advanced
wearable experience yet."
The device packs Bluetooth 4.1, 3G and Wi-Fi connectivity, enabling users to receive and reply to SMS
messages, manage notifications from social media feeds and, in a first for smartwatches, make and receive
calls without needing to have a mobile phone nearby.
battery and a dual-core 1.0 GHz processor.
It also boasts a 2in curved Super AMOLED display, with a resolution of 480 x 360 pixels and will run on
Samsung's Tizen operating system.
Ines van Gennip, the marketing director of Samsung's IT and Mobile Division in the UK and Ireland, said,
"Samsung is leading the exciting and rapidly developing wearable category with continuous innovation that
aims to enhance the lives of technology fans.
"The Samsung Gear S is set to redefine the idea of the smart wearable device and the culture
of mobile communication, enabling people to live a truly connected life anywhere, anytime."
The announcement comes after the South Korean firm revealed disappointing second-quarter earnings for
2014, prompting a hard push to develop decent wearable devices and follow in the footsteps of rivals such
as Sony and LG.
Although Apple is yet to release any such device, an announcement is expected to happen before the end of
the year, and a recent teaser video from LG shows that it is also planning to release a new, round-faced
smartwatch at IFA 2014 in Berlin.
With regards to Samsung's latest offering, the company has said the Gear S will be available to buy from
October, although pricing details are yet to be released.
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