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Samsung reveals some details about its upcoming wearable device

Recent reports have suggested that Samsung is working on a new wearable device. It's not said to be a full-fledged smartwatch so it won't be the Gear S4. The information that Samsung has revealed suggests that it's more of a fitness tracker/smartwatch hybrid. Samsung has revealed some details about the upcoming wearable device. The company […]

By Adnan Farooqui
7 years ago

Samsung doubles smartwatch market share

If a new report published by the International Data Corporation (IDC) is anything to go by, it would appear that Samsung has dramatically increased its presence in the smartwatch industry. This is represented in its total market share which weighed in at just 7 percent this time last year, but has now more than doubled […]

By Josh L.
8 years ago

A Samsung 2016 Android Wear smartwatch could come – but don’t get your hopes up

Samsung is a formidable giant within Android, so it makes sense that Samsung would be at the heart of any discussion regarding Google's world-dominating mobile OS. Once again, all eyes are on Samsung due to what has been perceived as the company's interesting relationship with Android Wear. This week's issue concerns the Korean giant's long-term, short-term, or no-term […]

By Deidre R.
8 years ago

Think the Gear S is the best Samsung smartwatch? Here are five reasons to consider the Gear S2

The Gear S2 is a thing of beauty, but its software capabilities are just as formidable despite the emphasis on sheer hardware alone of which we tech enthusiasts are most guilty. At the same time, however, we’re aware of our diehard Gear S fans who see the circular display as a turnoff reason to refrain […]

By Deidre R.
9 years ago

Anyone can make watchfaces for the Gear S2 now with the Gear Watch Designer

Samsung has unveiled the Gear Watch Designer which is one of the most complex pieces of software coming from the South Korean giant so far. The app is currently available for the Windows and Mac operating systems and it simplifies the creation of watchfaces for the Gear S2 so that it doesn't require any coding […]

By Octav G.
9 years ago

The Gear S2 solves the Gear S charging cradle wear and tear problem

The Gear S2 is Samsung’s latest smartwatch to hit the market and, as fits the normal consumer expectation of the latest device having advantages over the former, it has a few advantages over the 2014 Gear S. One such feature that Samsung has made its trademark in 2015 is wireless charging – and the Gear […]

By Deidre R.
9 years ago

“Restless Innovation”: Why Samsung experiments on its high-end “Galaxies”

Samsung is the top Android OEM worldwide, and, like all important companies, receives its share of ridicule from critics. In years past, critics have labeled the Korean manufacturer one who “throws something against the wall to see what sticks,” referring to Samsung’s constant experimentation with its products. Take the Note Edge, for example: some critics […]

By Deidre R.
9 years ago

Developer gets Android Lollipop working on Samsung Gear S

Samsung has been one of the first smartphone brands to try out its hands on smartwatches and fitness trackers. It released Tizen-based as well as Android Wear-based smartwatches, and the Gear S is one of its most feature-packed smartwatch till date. Despite being a smartwatch, its specifications resemble that of an entry-level smartphone, and many […]

By Asif Iqbal Shaik
9 years ago

Samsung details history of the Galaxy S6 edge and Gear S, highlights “the art of curves”

The Galaxy S6 edge and the Gear S are two of the finest products Samsung has ever made. While many point to the S6, S6 edge, and Gear S AMOLED displays (which are gorgeous), and the camera performance and glass and metal design of the S6 and S6 edge as top-notch, a number of consumers […]

By Deidre R.
9 years ago

Gear S drops to £274.99 at Expansys UK

Samsung’s Gear S is the beast of the smartwatch world currently, but a number of Samsung Galaxy users may not be willing to dabble into a two-year agreement with a carrier, nor are they willing to pay full retail price for it. The Gear S is certainly worth the buy (considering that there are a […]

By Deidre R.
10 years ago

Samsung and Nuance offer Gear S voice assistant application for doctors

Tizen has been known to be an open-source platform from the day of its arrival to the mobile market, and Samsung is now showing signs that it intends to bring an open-source philosophy to all of its future mobile plans. This starts today with the company’s introduction of PowerMic Mobile, a voice-activated application for doctors […]

By Deidre R.
10 years ago

Samsung reacts to Apple Watch pre-order launch

Samsung’s been accused of studying Apple too closely. Even after the Korean manufacturer launched the Galaxy S3 and won Android consumers worldwide to the company’s popular smartphone, Samsung continued to examine Apple lines outside of Cupertino’s own stores on iPhone launch days to see what created the hype surrounding the fruit company. And Samsung took […]

By Deidre R.
10 years ago

Verizon offers Gear S, Tab S deals for Galaxy S6, S6 edge customers

Verizon customers, today is the day. April 1st has come, and, no joking here, the Galaxy S6 and S6 edge are available for pre-order. New information pouring in from Verizon sweetens the deal for those looking for the “six appeal” devices that have won the hearts of tech analysts and consumers alike. From its own […]

By Deidre R.
10 years ago

Review: Samsung Gear S (SM-R750)

Samsung isn’t exactly new to the wearables market, having released six wearables till date. While the Gear S is the most beautiful one they’ve released, we have the feeling Samsung doesn’t really know which way it wants to go with its wearable devices. As they’ve already made six of them, they’re definitely shooting a lot […]

By Martin R.
10 years ago

Samsung explains that designing and developing the Gear S was no easy task

Samsung announced the Gear S smartphone in August this year featuring a 2-inch curved Super AMOLED touchscreen, full 2G/3G connectivity, and a bunch of sensors in a device which is very small when compared to a usual smartphone. Today, Samsung has published a blogpost explaining how hard it was for their designers and engineers to conceptualise, design, and […]

By Asif Iqbal Shaik
10 years ago

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