Samsung Officially Unveils Its New Gear 2 and Gear 2 Neo Smartwatches [Images]

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Posted February 23, 2014 at 4:30am by iClarified

Samsung has officially unveiled its new Gear 2 and Gear 2 Neo smartwatches.

JK Shin, CEO and President of IT & Mobile Division, Samsung Electronics says, “With the Samsung Gear 2 and Gear 2 Neo, we have enhanced everything consumers love about the Gear to offer unparalleled smart freedom in their everyday life.”

Samsung Officially Unveils Its New Gear 2 and Gear 2 Neo Smartwatches [Images]

Both devices are said to offer a lightweight design with premium finishes but only the Gear 2 features a metallic face. A camera has been placed on the main body instead of the strap allow for various strap color options including Charcoal Black, Gold Brown and Wild Orange for Gear2 and Charcoal Black, Mocha Grey and Wild Orange for Gear2 Neo. The home screen background, clock face and font are also customizable.

The Gear 2 and Gear 2 Neo allow users to accept or ignore incoming calls and messages, and providing instant notification options based on a user’s activity and habits. Both offer standalone features, including the control of electronic products such as TVs and settop boxes through the WatchON Remote application and an embedded IrLED sensor. The addition of a standalone music player with a Bluetooth headset means people can leave their smartphone at home and still enjoy their music on the go.

Both smartwatches offer personal fitness coaching in real time, allowing users to develop a customizable fitness routine and monitor their heart rate in order to improve their overall well-being.

Finally, the Samsung Gear 2 and Gear 2 Neo let users connect to a wide variety of Samsung devices and are the first wearable devices powered by Tizen based wearable platform. Samsung Gear 2 and Gear 2 Neo are compatible with more than a dozen of Samsung Galaxy smartphones.

The Samsung Gear 2 and Gear 2 Neo will be available around the world starting from April.

Samsung Gear 2 Product Specifications:
● Display: 1.63” Super AMOLED (320 x 320)
● AP: 1.0 GHz Dual Core Processor
● OS: Tizen based wearable platform
● Camera: Gear 2: 2.0 Megapixel Auto Focus (1920x1080, 1080x1080, 1280x960), Gear 2 Neo : N/A
● Video: Codec: H.264, H.263, Format: 3GP, MP4, HD(720p, @30fps) Playback & Recording
● Audio: Codec: MP3/AAC/AMR/Vorbis, Format: MP3, M4A, AAC, OGG
● Camera Features: Auto Focus Camera, Sound & Shot, Location Tags, Signature
● Additional Features: 1.Heart Rate sensor, 2.Pedometer, 3.Exercise - Standalone Modes: Running, Walking, Companion Modes: Cycling, Hiking, 4. Sleep & Stress (Downloadable)
● Music Player with Bluetooth Headset and Speaker
● WatchON Remote: Remote Controller via IrLED Sensor
● Basic Features: Bluetooth Call, Camera, Notification(SMS, E-mail, Apps), Media Controller, Schedule, Smart Relay, S Voice, Stopwatch, Timer, Weather
● More Features(Downloadable): Calculator, ChatON, Flashlight, Quick Settings, Voice Memo
● Changeable Strap: Color Options:
- Gear 2 : Charcoal Black, Gold Brown and Wild Orange
- Gear 2 Neo : Charcoal Black, Mocha Grey and Wild Orange
● IP67 Certified Dust and Water Resistant, Noise Cancellation
● Samsung Services: Samsung Apps
● Connectivity: Bluetooth v4.0 LE, IrLED
● Sensors: Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Heart Rate
● Memory: RAM: 512MB
● Storage: 4GB Internal Memory
● Dimensions: Gear 2 : 36.9 x 58.4x 10.0 mm, 68g, Gear 2 Neo : 37.9 x 58.8 x 10.0mm, 55g
● Battery: Standard Battery, Li-ion 300mAh
● Typical Usage: 2~3 days, Low Usage up to 6 days

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gamerscul9870 - February 24, 2014 at 6:49pm

Exactly. Look how iWatch concepts were first then the fart gear watch came and rushed.

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Sharp - February 24, 2014 at 11:06am

Now that Apple saw there is no market for smartwatches, no need to release one...

gamerscul9870 - February 24, 2014 at 2:12pm

Their products always beat samskunk, I am still waiting for it but give them time. This one is just rushed.

Sharp - February 25, 2014 at 6:50am

Agree. Someone tipped them about smartwatch and the had to release as soon as possible (without any brains..as usual) :-)

Austin633 - February 24, 2014 at 9:09am

The camera looks like a 2d iPhone app camera. Wow.

Vueapp - February 24, 2014 at 1:52am

Every time they update it will delays apple's release. Nice updates for the pundits. Apple will have to make it better and priced right. If too expensive then people will complain. If too cheap, stock will tank. Anyway I love competition.

gamerscul9870 - February 24, 2014 at 2:57am

Delay or not, it takes time to make a good product, but what's so new this fart watch has to offer, something that just came from phones, that's so innovative.

What Da Heck - February 24, 2014 at 1:18am

I am pretty sure Apple' smart watch will blow away everything. Just sit and wait !!!!

gamerscul9870 - February 24, 2014 at 1:21am

This proves it all. Look at one of MacBooks pro and air review, "best laptop ever made." "Mind. Blown." "Forget the specs it blow everyone away." iPhones, apple.com/iPhone-5s/reviews.

Fukran John - February 23, 2014 at 11:27pm

Now time for apple to copy again ;)

gamerscul9870 - February 23, 2014 at 11:33pm

Now it's time for someone to act clueless of whatever he says and believes again with NO DAMN PROOF.

max - February 23, 2014 at 5:52pm

I would love to have smart watch if its comparable with all brands of smart phone not just their selected models.

S&Isheeps - February 23, 2014 at 5:30pm

only animals will wear Swatch or iwatch. sheeps

DarkSide - February 23, 2014 at 10:34pm

There is no I watch.

gamerscul9870 - February 23, 2014 at 11:06pm

Ahem. Concepts of iWatch. There is no s5 yet either.

Ibeasley - February 23, 2014 at 4:38am

Impressive

gamerscul9870 - February 23, 2014 at 4:36am

"enhanced everything consumers love about the Gear" like the 80's style and stuff phones do already and compatible with head wired gear like googay glass? I'd rather see how being inspired by apple again will help them again.