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The '''Samsung Gear 2'''<ref>[http://www.droid-life.com/2014/02/22/samsung-gear-2-gear-2-neo Samsung Announces the Gear 2 and Gear Neo, Both Run Tizen Instead of Android]</ref> is a [[Tizen]]-based [[smartwatch]] produced by [[Samsung Electronics]]. The Gear 2 is the successor to the [[Samsung Galaxy Gear|Galaxy Gear]] which was based on [[Android (operating system)|Android]].<ref>[http://www.samsungmobilepress.com/2014/02/23/Samsung-Offers-Unmatched-Freedom-and-Style-with-the-Next-Generation-of-Gear-devices Samsung Mobile Press Article]</ref> It was announced on 23 February 2014, a day before the [[Mobile World Congress]]. The Gear 2 will feature a mid-range counterpart model Gear 2 Neo.<ref name=TVSG>{{cite web|last=Savov|first=Vlad|title=Samsung drops Android for Tizen in new Gear 2 smartwatches|url=http://www.theverge.com/2014/2/22/5437150/samsung-drops-android-for-tizen-in-new-gear-2-smartwatches|work=[[The Verge]]|publisher=[[Vox Media]]|accessdate=23 February 2014}}</ref><ref name=CNET>{{cite web|last=Dolcourt|first=Jessica|title=Tizen-based Samsung Gear 2 ditches Android, adds music player|url=http://reviews.cnet.com/computer-systems/samsung-gear-2/4505-3000_7-35835264.html|work=[[CNET]]|publisher=[[CBS Interactive]]|accessdate=23 February 2014}}</ref>
The '''Samsung Gear 2'''<ref>[http://www.droid-life.com/2014/02/22/samsung-gear-2-gear-2-neo Samsung Announces the Gear 2 and Gear Neo, Both Run Tizen Instead of Android]</ref> is a [[Tizen]]-based [[smartwatch]] produced by [[Samsung Electronics]]. The Gear 2 is the successor to the [[Samsung Galaxy Gear|Galaxy Gear]] which was based on [[Android (operating system)|Android]].<ref>[http://www.samsungmobilepress.com/2014/02/23/Samsung-Offers-Unmatched-Freedom-and-Style-with-the-Next-Generation-of-Gear-devices Samsung Mobile Press Article]</ref> It was announced on 23 February 2014, a day before the [[Mobile World Congress]]. The Gear 2 will feature a mid-range counterpart model Gear 2 Neo.<ref name=TVSG>{{cite web|last=Savov|first=Vlad|title=Samsung drops Android for Tizen in new Gear 2 smartwatches|url=http://www.theverge.com/2014/2/22/5437150/samsung-drops-android-for-tizen-in-new-gear-2-smartwatches|work=[[The Verge]]|publisher=[[Vox Media]]|accessdate=23 February 2014}}</ref><ref name=CNET>{{cite web|last=Dolcourt|first=Jessica|title=Tizen-based Samsung Gear 2 ditches Android, adds music player|url=http://reviews.cnet.com/computer-systems/samsung-gear-2/4505-3000_7-35835264.html|work=[[CNET]]|publisher=[[CBS Interactive]]|accessdate=23 February 2014}}</ref>

The Gear 2 features a IR blaster<ref>[http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-57620102-94/samsung-videos-give-in-depth-glimpse-of-gs5-gear-2-gear-fit/] Gear 2 YouTube video at 5min 21sec</ref>


A third device, the Gear Fit, features a curved [[AMOLED]] display and is aimed towards fitness tracking.<ref>{{cite web|last=Byrne |first=Seamus |url=http://reviews.cnet.com/samsung-gear-fit/ |title=Samsung Gear Fit - Watches and wrist devices - CNET Reviews |publisher=Reviews.cnet.com |date= |accessdate=2014-02-25}}</ref> The Gear 2 will have a 2MP camera stuck on its body for smart image capturing. It is specially designed for fitness and styling purpose and is going to accompany apps such as:
A third device, the Gear Fit, features a curved [[AMOLED]] display and is aimed towards fitness tracking.<ref>{{cite web|last=Byrne |first=Seamus |url=http://reviews.cnet.com/samsung-gear-fit/ |title=Samsung Gear Fit - Watches and wrist devices - CNET Reviews |publisher=Reviews.cnet.com |date= |accessdate=2014-02-25}}</ref> The Gear 2 will have a 2MP camera stuck on its body for smart image capturing. It is specially designed for fitness and styling purpose and is going to accompany apps such as:
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*Companion Modes: Cycling, Hiking
*Companion Modes: Cycling, Hiking
*Sleep & Stress
*Sleep & Stress

==References==
==References==
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Revision as of 18:30, 10 March 2014

Samsung Gear 2
DeveloperSamsung Electronics
Product familyGear
TypeSmartwatch
Release dateApril 2014 (2014-04)
Operating systemTizen
System on a chipExynos
Memory4 GB Internal
Camera2 MP
ConnectivityBluetooth Low Energy
Online servicesSamsung Apps

The Samsung Gear 2[1] is a Tizen-based smartwatch produced by Samsung Electronics. The Gear 2 is the successor to the Galaxy Gear which was based on Android.[2] It was announced on 23 February 2014, a day before the Mobile World Congress. The Gear 2 will feature a mid-range counterpart model Gear 2 Neo.[3][4]

The Gear 2 features a IR blaster[5]

A third device, the Gear Fit, features a curved AMOLED display and is aimed towards fitness tracking.[6] The Gear 2 will have a 2MP camera stuck on its body for smart image capturing. It is specially designed for fitness and styling purpose and is going to accompany apps such as:

  • Heart Rate sensor[7]
  • Pedometer
  • Exercise Standalone Modes: Running, Walking
  • Companion Modes: Cycling, Hiking
  • Sleep & Stress

References

  1. ^ Samsung Announces the Gear 2 and Gear Neo, Both Run Tizen Instead of Android
  2. ^ Samsung Mobile Press Article
  3. ^ Savov, Vlad. "Samsung drops Android for Tizen in new Gear 2 smartwatches". The Verge. Vox Media. Retrieved 23 February 2014.
  4. ^ Dolcourt, Jessica. "Tizen-based Samsung Gear 2 ditches Android, adds music player". CNET. CBS Interactive. Retrieved 23 February 2014.
  5. ^ [1] Gear 2 YouTube video at 5min 21sec
  6. ^ Byrne, Seamus. "Samsung Gear Fit - Watches and wrist devices - CNET Reviews". Reviews.cnet.com. Retrieved 2014-02-25.
  7. ^ Samsung brings Freedom with Style in the new Gear 2. "Samsung brings Freedom with Style in the new Gear 2". Theinsight.co.in. Retrieved 2014-02-25.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
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