Samsung Gear 2 Features Tizen OS
In a highly anticipated product announcement, Samsung on Sunday rolled out the second generation of its Gear smartwatch sans Galaxy branding. The Samsung Gear 2 and Gear 2 Neo feature a few incremental upgrades over the original Gear smartwatch, but undoubtedly the biggest change is the absence of Android OS in favor of Samsung’s home-baked Tizen operating system.
The Gear 2 Neo is basically a pared down version of the Gear 2, lacking features such as a camera in exchange for a presumably cheaper price tag.
“Samsung continues to lead innovation in the wearable market by creating devices that are completely integrated into the lives of consumers through extended connectivity features, stylish customization options and a robust application ecosystem,†Said JK Shin, CEO and president of IT & mobile division, Samsung Electronics in a press statement. “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.â€
In terms of looks, the Gear 2 looks almost exactly like its predecessor, with slightly slimmer dimensions. The Gear 2 comes with a Charcoal Black, Gold Brown or Wild Orange strap, while the Gear 2 Neo has Charcoal Black, Mocha Grey and Wild Orange options.
The full Gear 2 product specs can be found below.
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 | Fitness 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 |
Sensor | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Heart Rate |
Memory | RAM: 512MB Storage: 4GB Internal Memory |
Dimension | 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 |