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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] Unlike the regular Gear 2, the Neo version lacks a camera. [5]

The Gear 2 features a Infrared blaster [6]

A third device, the Gear Fit, features a curved AMOLED display and is aimed towards fitness tracking.[7] It is specially designed for fitness and styling purpose and is going to accompany apps such as:

  • Heart Rate sensor[8]
  • 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] http://reviews.cnet.com/
  6. ^ [2] Gear 2 YouTube video at 5min 21sec
  7. ^ Byrne, Seamus. "Samsung Gear Fit - Watches and wrist devices - CNET Reviews". Reviews.cnet.com. Retrieved 2014-02-25.
  8. ^ 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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