Samsung Gear S Enhances the Smart Wearable Experience
The Gear S offers a beautiful curved design combined with
3G connectivity on the wrist
Auckland, New Zealand – September 4, 2014 – Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today unveiled the Samsung Gear S, the next
generation smart wearable device that expands the smartphone experience to the wrist. The new Samsung Gear S delivers an
up-to-date smart wearable experience with 3G connectivity and wearable optimised features to meet the evolving needs of
consumers.
“Samsung is leading this exciting and rapidly developing wearable category through progressive innovation,” said JK
Shin, CEO and head of IT & mobile communication at Samsung Electronics. “The Samsung Gear S redefines the idea of the smart wearable and the
culture of mobile communication. It will let consumers live a truly connected life anywhere, anytime.”
Designed with an elegant, curved Super AMOLED display and flexible band, the Samsung Gear S fits comfortably on user’s
wrist. Through 3G connectivity, the Samsung Gear S offers a new, powerful wearable experience and gives consumers the
freedom to live their life on the go.
Industry-Leading Curved Super AMOLED Display
The Samsung Gear S features a 2-inch curved Super AMOLED display, providing a richer view with a beautiful and
easy-to-use user interface. It allows users to read messages and notifications at a single glance with features such as
conversation view and condensed font. The Samsung Gear S’s chic, curved design fits comfortably around the contours of
the wrist, while its customisable screen options and changeable straps empower users to express their own taste and
style.
Truly Connected Experience
The Samsung Gear S extends its communication capabilities to include 3G as well as Bluetooth and WiFi connectivity,
allowing users to stay informed with seamless notifications from social networks, calendars and applications even when
away from their phone. It lets users to instantly reply to incoming messages using the onscreen keyboard, or utilise
enhanced S voice functionality to ensure tasks can be completed immediately. Finally, with the Samsung Gear S, people
can seamlessly make and receive calls directly from their wrist, or get calls forwarded from their smartphones.
The Samsung Gear S allows consumers to control how they want to connect, switching easily between 3G and Bluetooth
connections, and automatically synchronising information when paired to a smartphone.
Extended Features & Applications
The Samsung Gear S provides easy access to relevant information through essential widgets and combined notification
boards. Its powerful features include turn-by-turn pedestrian navigation provided by HERE, a 24-hour news and views
service from The Financial Times ‘fastFT’, works together with advanced-reading technology from Spritz, and the ability
to see and respond to important social notifications instantly with Facebook. Together, these features allow users to be
live and actionable while on the go.
The Samsung Gear S is also a perfect health and fitness companion with more enhanced multi-sensors, built-in GPS, and
robust S Health features. In addition, applications such as Nike+ Running allow users to track their runs and stay
motivated while on the move, without their smartphone.
Also announced today with the Samsung Gear S is the new Samsung Gear Circle. When paired with a smartphone, users can
easily receive calls, listen to music, and make voice commands in style through a Bluetooth connection. It features a
magnetic lock which clasps around the user’s neck when not in use, as well as a vibrate function to signal incoming
calls and notifications.
Both the Samsung Gear S and the Gear Circle will be available in global markets in phases through Samsung’s retail
channels, e-commerce websites and via carriers beginning October.
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