Samsung Gear Sport smartwatch companion coming alongside Galaxy Note 8.

Samsung is going to unveil a new brand Gear Sport smartwatch 2017 alongside with the Galaxy Note 8 in August 23 UNPACKED  2017 in New York.

At the FCC has the  ID A3LSMR600 with model number SM-R600. certification with August 7 and 10, 2017 date.

Specifications are not yet avalilable. However smartwatchs are more fitness focused.

FCC via theleaker

USA: Samsung Gear S2 classic 3G/HSPA+ coming to Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile in March 11th. Specs.

Beginning Friday, March 11, theSamsung Gear S2 classic 3G/4G (black) will be available on select major wireless networks. Utilizing connected** functionality consumers will have the ability to call, text, email and receive notifications directly from their watch, even without their phone***

The Gear S2 classic 3G/4G features a fashionable leather band and a unique rotating-bezel design – giving consumers a quick, precise way to navigate through their notifications, apps and widgets.

“By bringing together fashionable design and connected functionality, this smartwatch gives consumers the freedom to leave their phones behind while enjoying a stylish, classic design,” said Gary Riding, senior vice president, product marketing at Samsung Electronics America.  

The Gear S2 classic 3G/4G will be available at AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon. Wireless providers will confirm pricing and availability. The addition of the 3G/4G connected Gear S2 classic models provides users with an even wider choice of award-winning Samsung smartwatches. For more information, please visit www.samsung.com.

Gear S2 classic 3G/4G* Product Specifications:

Display	1.2”, Circular Super AMOLED, 360x360, 302ppi
AP	Dual core 1.0 GHz
OS	Tizen based wearable platform
Audio	Codec: MP3/AAC/AAC+/eAAC+ Format: MP3, M4A, AAC, OGG
Memory	Storage: 4GB Internal Memory / RAM: 512MB ****
Features	Communications: Contacts, Notifications, Messages, Email, Preset text, Voice Input, Emoticons, Keypads
	Health & Fitness: S Health, Nike+ Running
	Information: Schedule, News, Maps & Navigation, Weather
	Media: Music Player, Gallery
	Others: Voice, Voice Memo, Find My Device, Power Saving Mode, Safety assistance, Privacy lock
	IP68 Certified Dust and Water Resistant
Samsung Services	Samsung Gear Apps
Connectivity	Wi-Fi: 802.11 b/g/n/e
	Bluetooth® 4.1
	NFC
	3G/4G Connected
Sensor	Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Heart Rate, Ambient Light, Barometer *****
Dimension	44.0 x 46.9 x 13.4 (54g)
Battery	Wireless Charging
	300mAh Li-ion
	Typical Usage 2~3days ******

Specifications subject to change based on carrier

*Gear S2 4G connectivity refers to the use of HSPA+ voice and data networks.

**Samsung Gear S2 is a companion device for compatible Android smartphones, sold separately.  Network coverage not available everywhere and requires a qualifying wireless plan. Consult your carrier for details.

***Initial pairing with compatible phone required. Standalone capability functions limited if paired device is not powered on and connected to carrier network.

**** Portion of memory occupied by existing content.

*****This device, S Health, and related software is not intended for use in the diagnosis of disease or other conditions, or in the cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of disease.

****** Battery performance may vary depending on network conditions and configuration, and device usage.

Samsung Gear S2 Classic Platinum US edition

Samsung Gear S2 Classic Rose Gold US edition

South Korea: Samsung will take Gear S2 pre-orders this week. Korea prices.

Samsung will take pre-orders in its home country online on Friday this week, despite the official availability worldwide is scheduled for October 2.-

The official prices for South Korea are: The Gear S2 sport will cost KW333.000 (US$284.-) and the Gear S2 Classic KW 374.000. (US$322.-)

No prices or availability news of the Gear S2 3G yet in South Korea.

Pre-orders for its first smartwatch batch will be limited to 1000 units , through its official online store.

The Gears will have Samsung Pay NFC, health care features, tracking exercise patterns,  providing advise., and wireless charging technology.

In South Korea and UK the device also serves as a public transportation card, for to be used  on buses and subways.

The Samsung Gear S2 smartwatches will hit the world market on October 2.

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USA: Samsung Gear S2 smartwatch prices leak.

According to several sources around the web the prices for the Samsung Gear S2 smartwatch in the USA might be:

Gear S2 Sport  standard      US$350.-

Gear S2 Sport 3G                US$400.-

Gear S2 Classic standard    US$400.-

The Gears will have Samsung Pay NFC, health care features, tracking exercise patterns,  providing advise., and wireless charging technology.

In South Korea and UK the device also serves as a public transportation card, for to be used  on buses and subways.

The Samsung Gear S2 smartwatches will hit the world market on October 2.

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Samsung Gear S2 smartwatches will hit the world market on October 2.

According to the Yonhap News  from South Korea, Samsung will release the Gear S2 smartwatches on October 2 worldwide.

The Gear S2 comes in  TWO basic models Sport and Classic with variants that you can see on the pic below:

There is also a list of Android compatible devices with Gear S2 here

The device runs on Samsung's Tizen operating system. 

The smartwatch will also come with Samsung Pay, the latest mobile payment platform promoted by the tech firm, but will support only near field communication (NFC) technology, unlike its smartphone edition, which has magnetic secure transmission (MST) that is compatible with traditional credit card devices. 

In South Korea and Great Britain, the device will also serve as a public transportation card, which can be used on buses and subways. 

Like its previous smartwatches, the Samsung Gear S2 has health care features, tracking exercise patterns and providing advice. 

Like Samsung's other flagship devices, the Samsung Gear S2 can be also charged wirelessly. 

Samsung opened its Tizen Software Development Kit (SDK) following the release of the smartwatch to allow developers to create applications that work not only on the Samsung Gear S2 but other Android devices as well.

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SONY teases the WENA round watch at IFA 2015

SONY today announced several products like the 4K HDR Content TVs, RX series cameras, the Z5 Xperia smartphones family, new headphones, new walkman and at the end of the show teased clearly a picture of the WENA WATCH project. No specifications, no prices, no launch date, but it is an upcoming rounded smartwatch. Picture below:

Moto 360 2015 Small and Large smartwatches presentation on Sept 8. Pics.

LENOVO will unveil the Motorola smartwaches MOTO 360 2015 models at the IFA 2015 Berlin event on September 8th in Shangai, China. There are TWO models of the smartwatch:

MOTO 360 Small: 1.37" Display, 42mm Body, 20mm Band.

MOTO 360 Large: 1.55" Display, 46mm Body, 22mm Band.

The Small is a Moto 360 Sport model with a Hybrid Display (AnyLight Hybrid Display )optimized for outdoor use, 3ATM Water Resistance, GPS, Barometer .

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Samsung will LIVE Stream Gear S2 smartwatches presentation.

Samsung will live stream here or on its Youtube channel, the presentation of the new smartwatches Gear S2 and Gear S2 Classic from Berlin on September 3, 2015.

Samsung announced officially yesterday the smartwatches on a Press Release

Specifications:

IFA 2015: LG to showcase the Urbane Luxe smartwatch.

Limited Edition Device from LG is More Jewelry Than Wearable

In collaboration with U.S. retail jewelry company REEDS Jewelers, LG Electronics (LG) will introduce a premium limited edition smartwatch, LG Watch Urbane Luxe.

This luxurious wearable was designed with a specific wearer in mind and is adorned in 23-karat gold and gorgeous alligator leather strap set in an exclusive piano-gloss lacquer case. Available starting at the end of October, the LG Watch Urbane Luxe will retail for approximately USD 1,200.

The LG Watch Urbane Luxe will sport a deployment clasp for a fitted, elegant look that isn’t bulky. Invented by Louis Cartier in 1910, the use of a deployment clasp makes this  timepiece even more exclusive and unique. 

The alligator band itself is handcrafted at the highest level of craftsmanship, undergoing 50 separate steps in its creation, handled lovingly by 30 experienced leatherworkers. The 23-karat gold used in the LG Watch Urbane Luxe is stronger and harder than the 24-karat gold used in jewelry and heavier than the 18-karat gold used in traditional luxury watches.

“Wearable devices shouldn’t be thought of as an extension of one’s smartphone but an extension of oneself,” said Chris Yie, vice president and head of marketing communications for LG Mobile Communications Company. 

“This blending of craftsmanship and technology is a natural evolution of the smartwatch, which is becoming more of a lifestyle accessory than a piece of hardware. We think this is a good direction for wearables and we want to encourage this transformation.”

The smartwatch will be equipped with a 1.2 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 processor and run on the Android Wear platform.  (WebOS based) It comes with a 1.3-inch plastic organic light-emitting diode (P-OLED) display and a 410mAh battery.

Each of the 500 limited edition watches will be engraved with its own serial number for authenticity and available initially in the USA for pre-order at www.REEDS.com later this month or by visiting any REEDS Jewelers location. Visitors to IFA 2015 can see this beautiful work of art for themselves along with other mobile devices from LG in Hall 18 of Messe Berlin from September 4-9.

Samsung Officially introduces the rounded Gear S2 and Gear S2 Classic smartwatches. Specifications

samsung gear s2 smartwatch

                                   Classic

Latest Samsung Gear features a versatile circular design for an intuitive, convenient, and enjoyable mobile experience.

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today announced the Samsung Gear S2 smartwatch, the company’s latest offering as a result of many years of progressive innovation in the wearables category.

The Samsung Gear S2 comes in a versatile, circular design with an intuitive, custom UX and advanced features that enable users to enhance, personalize and bring more fun to their mobile experience.

The Gear S2’s unique rotating bezel, along with the Home and Back buttons, ensures users will have a quicker, more precise method to comfortably access notifications and applications.

Introduced in two different options – the Gear S2 and the Gear S2 classic – Samsung designed the Gear S2 to appeal to two distinct consumer preferences. 

The Gear S2 classic is made for users who prefer a more timeless watch design, offering an elegant Black finish with a matching genuine leather band. 

The Gear S2 is ideal for those who are on-the-go and have an admiration for minimal and modern design.

“For the past several years, Samsung has pioneered and advanced the wearables category, bringing brave new concepts to the smart wearables market,” said JK Shin, CEO and Head of Samsung’s IT & Mobile Business. 

“The Samsung Gear S2 reflects Samsung’s most progressive innovation. It is the perfect complement for any occasion, easily taking you from day to night, from work to workout—and ensuring that you get more out of every moment in your day, by making it smarter and ultimately more personal and fun.”

A mere 11.4-millimeter thin, the Samsung Gear S2 brings a light and compact design to your wrist. It offers an incredibly vibrant viewing experience for a smartwatch, thanks to its 1.2-inch circular screen and its 360 x 360 resolution (302 ppi). 

The applications on the Gear S2 can be viewed with amazing clarity so that users don’t miss notification pop-ups. Also, with the latest Tizen OS and an optimized 1-GHz dual core processor, the Samsung Gear S2 can perform tasks easily and efficiently.

Users can stay connected with at-a-glance notifications to check calendars, e-mails, news and can even send important texts directly from their wrist. Users can choose the Gear S2 with 3G connectivity which incorporates the first-ever e-SIM with voice capability, to perform quick functions without being closely tethered to their phone.

New fitness functions on the Samsung Gear S2 will encourage consumers to stay healthy and active. The 24-hour activity log lets users view daily activity progress and patterns at a glance. It will also send reminder updates to motivate users to stay on track with their fitness goals.

For the ultimate convenience, the Samsung Gear S2 comes with NFC technology which will enable mobile payments without the need for a wallet. Samsung is working with a wide selection of partners across different industries to expand the usability of wearables and streamline consumers’ mobile lives in a variety of ways, including smart car keys, residential room keys, and remote controls to manage a connected home.

All of these connected features will be supported by a battery that can last up to 2-3 days, allowing consumers to stay connected without the hassle of constantly having to recharge. To charge, simply place the Samsung Gear S2 on the wireless charging dock right out of the box.

The Samsung Gear S2 reflects Samsung’s commitment to openly collaborate with developers and partners to bring increased customization and applications to its devices. 

Samsung is working closely with partners to offer a range of watch faces and watch bands so that users can have a variety of ways to express their personal style and mood. Users can easily change the band with one click, and change the watch face for a more personalized and sophisticated Gear experience depending on the time, place or occasion.

A variety of apps optimized for the Gear S2’s circular user interface will be available at launch. Through open collaboration with developers and partners, Samsung is continuing to enrich its wearable ecosystem and provide users with a more optimized and unique smart wearable experience.

The Samsung Gear S2 will be available in a Dark Gray case with a Dark Gray band and Silver case with a White band. The Samsung Gear S2 classic will be available in a Black case with a Leather band.

The Samsung Gear S2 and Gear S2 classic will be showcased for full media hands-on and more applications will be demonstrated with partners at Tempodrum, Berlin on September 3.

Samsung Gear S2 and Gear S2 classic Product Specifications:

                                                                  Gear S2

Display :1.2”, Circular Super AMOLED, 360x360, 302ppi

AP :Dual core 1.0 GHz

OS :Tizen based wearable platform

Audio :Codec: MP3/AAC/AAC+/eAAC+

Format: MP3, M4A, AAC, OGG

Memory :Storage: 4GB Internal Memory / RAM: 512MB

Features :Communications:

- Contacts, Notifications, Messages, Email, - Preset text, Voice Input, Emoticons, Keypads

Features :Health & Fitness:

- S Health, Nike+ Running

Features :Information:

- Schedule, News, Maps & Navigation, Weather

Features :Media:

- Music Player, Gallery

Features :Others:

- Voice, Voice Memo, Find My Device, Power Saving Mode, Safety assistance, Privacy lock

Features :IP68 Certified Dust and Water Resistant

Samsung Services :Samsung Gear Apps

Connectivity :Wi-Fi: 802.11 b/g/n

Bluetooth® 4.1

NFC

Sensor :Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Heart Rate, Ambient Light, Barometer

Dimension :Gear S2 : 42.3x49.8x11.4mm (47g)

Gear S2 classic : 39.9x43.6x11.4mm (42g)

Battery :Wireless Charging

250mAh Li-ion

Typical Usage 2~3days

Gear S2 Classic

Display :1.2”, Circular Super AMOLED, 360x360, 302ppi

AP :Dual core 1.0 GHz

OS :Tizen based wearable platform

Audio :Codec: MP3/AAC/AAC+/eAAC+

Format: MP3, M4A, AAC, OGG

Memory :Storage: 4GB Internal Memory / RAM: 512MB

Features :Communications:

- Contacts, Notifications, Messages, Email, - Preset text, Voice Input, Emoticons, Keypads

Features :Health & Fitness:

- S Health, Nike+ Running

Features :Information:

- Schedule, News, Maps & Navigation, Weather

Features :Media:

- Music Player, Gallery

Features :Others:

- S Voice, Voice Memo, Find My Device, Power Saving Mode, Safety assistance, Privacy lock

Features :IP68 Certified Dust and Water Resistant

Samsung Services :Samsung Gear Apps

Connectivity :Wi-Fi: 802.11 b/g/n

Bluetooth® 4.1

NFC

Sensor :Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Heart Rate, Ambient Light, Barometer

Dimension :44.0 x 51.8 x 13.4mm (51g)

Battery :Wireless Charging

300mAh Li-ion

Typical Usage 2 days

*All functionality, features, specifications and other product information provided in this document including, but not limited to, the benefits, design, pricing, components, performance, availability, and capabilities of the product are subject to change without notice or obligation.

** Battery performance may vary depending on network conditions and configuration, and device usage.