Samsung one of the world's biggest maker of smartphones, is all set to give Apple a tough competition again by launching its first Smartwatch Galaxy Gear yesterday in Berlin which will be available in market for users by this end of September at priced around $300.
Galaxy Gear isn't just a cool device that complements the Note 3 [smartphone]—I believe it will become a new fashion icon around the world," J.K. Shin, head of Samsung's mobile communications business said at the launch event in Berlin.Features of Samsung Galaxy Gear.
He said the device could eventually pave the way for the smartwatch to become a part of daily life, in the same way that smartphones—once seen as a niche luxury product—broke through to become a mainstream producers. Users who buy both (smartwatch and galaxy Note 3)devices will be able to read messages, check the weather and take photos on the smartwatch, which will be synchronized to the smartphone and which will run on Android software.
- It has 1.6-inch screen and weighs 2.6 ounces.
- It is embedded with 1.9 megapixel camera.
- Built-in speaker that allows users to conduct hands-free calls.
- It is preloaded with more than 60 apps, including a step-counting pedometer and S Voice, a voice-activated app akin.
- You cannot compose the emails .
- It does not support for downloading music files.
- It requires a separate battery charger.