Previously we suspected that Samsung‘s latest wearable device would be called the Samsung Gear Solo and would be able to be used as a standalone devices to make calls. That wasn’t far from the truth as Samsung has officially detailed the new device, called the Samsung Gear S (oh, so close!), which is able to make calls and also has mobile data capability thanks to a 3G modem. It is powered by a dual-core 1GHz processor which is behind a curved, 2-inch AMOLED display. And all the above is going to be running on a 300mAh battery.
Considering that LG’s (sort of) announced LG G Watch R runs on a 410mAh battery without a 3G modem, we can’t imagine the Gear S is going to last terribly long. Having said that, Samsung does say typical use will get you 2 days battery life and it is running the Tizen operating system instead of Android Wear. Whether that will save the Gear S a massive amount of battery life remains to be seen.
Samsung says the Gear S will start becoming available in October this year but hasn’t yet specified prices.
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Source: Samsung via engadget
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