Samsung is slowly expanding the availability of its flagship smartwatch, the Gear S, in major markets throughout the world. Samsung announced its availability in South Korea yesterday and it will be available in the US starting November 7 through all major carriers. Last week, we had reported that the availability of the Gear S was delayed in the UK but now, Samsung has announced that the Gear S smartwatch would be a available for purchase in UK starting from November 7. At first, the device will be sold exclusively through Samsung Experience Stores, Samsung.com shop, and O2 stores for a retail price of £329, followed by its availability through other major retail stores in the UK. It also went up for pre-order in India yesterday.
The Gear S, which was announced back in October, features a 2-inch Super AMOLED display, a 1GHz dual-core processor, 512MB of RAM, 4GB of internal storage space, and a 300 mAh battery. It is the first smartwatch from Samsung to be equipped with a SIM card slot so that it can function independently, without a need to depend on a smartphone. Its connectivity options include 3G, Wi-Fi b/g/n, Bluetooth v4.0, and A-GPS. It also features a bunch of sensors such as accelerometer, heart-rate monitor, UV sensor, and is also IP67 certified for water and dust resistance. According to Samsung, the device can last up to 2 days under normal usage after a full charge.
