Samsung introduces Samsung Gear VR and Samsung Gear S to its leading next generation wearable technology. The Gear VR is capable of providing immersive cinematic & gaming virtual reality environment to you with the help of the new GALAXY Note 4.
A super cool accessory to go with the new GALAXY Note 4. The Gear S is the latest smart watch to offer a beautiful curved design combined with 3G connectivity on the wrist, making it fully functional when using it as a stand alone unit without the smartphone. Having tried the new devices here at the Samsung Unpacked 2014 in Berlin, I feel the new Gear series accessories are on the right track to bring wearable technology to the masses.
Samsung Gear VR
Powered by Oculus technology, Samsung Gear VR delivers an unrivaled viewing experience with the 5.7 inch Quad HD Super AMOLED display of Galaxy Note 4. With the Gear VR Innovator’s Edition, you can sit in the best seat of a theatre, can be on-stage of a performance with full 360 3D video, and with the side touch panel you can enjoy gaming like it has never been seen before – inside stunning worlds where imagination becomes reality. Samsung’s signature Super AMOLED display technology and cutting-edge Oculus-driven technologies fuse to create an experience that surprises and delights – all on a mobile device.
Built with soft, flexible cushioning and lightweight materials, Samsung Gear VR is comfortable to wear. Completely wireless, you can be fully engaged in virtual worlds without being tethered to a computer. With a robust selection of optimizsd virtual reality content from a wide range of top-tier creators, you will be able to enjoy a wide range of film, gaming, 360 degree video, and educational/experiential content.
Samsung Gear VR will be available in Frost White through the Samsung online channel and selectively by carriers later this year.
Samsung Gear S
Designed with an elegant, curved Super AMOLED display and flexible band, Samsung Gear S fits comfortably on a men’s wrist and for ladies the Gear S will fit like a fashionable bangle watch. Through 3G connectivity, the Samsung Gear S offers a new, powerful wearable experience and gives you the freedom to live your life on the go.
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 you 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 customizable screen options and changeable straps empower you to express your own taste and style. Samsung had also announced the collaboration with Swarovski for a crystal strap for Samsung Gear S which will be available in October.
With 3G, Bluetooth and WiFi connectivity, the Gear S allows you to stay informed with seamless notifications from social networks, calendars and applications even when away from your phone. It lets you instantly reply to incoming messages using the onscreen keyboard, or utilize enhanced S voice functionality to ensure tasks can be completed immediately. Seamlessly make and receive calls directly from your wrist, or get calls forwarded from your smartphones.
The Samsung Gear S also 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 you to be live and actionable while on the go.
The Samsung Gear S is also a 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 you to track your runs and stay motivated while on the move, without your smartphone.
Samsung Gear S will be available in global markets in phases through Samsung’s retail channels, e-commerce websites and via carriers beginning October.
Reporting live from Berlin.
