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Samsung Gear 2 Features Tizen OS

Feb 24, 2014 07:28 PM EST

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.”

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

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