The South Korean company's smartwatch is one of the devices that could be presented next month at the event. Samsung UnpackedThis possibility was already known a few weeks ago. However, now SamMobile says he can confirm that, indeed, the Samsung Galaxy Gear will be presented on September 4.
In addition to that leak, from the top of Samsung Mobile A public mention has been made that fits with the date and place: a presentation in Berlin, within IFA, with the clock as the protagonist and without flexible screenThe directive also stressed that this wearable seeks enrich the mobile experience and set trends in communications, focusing on young users and those who adopt new technologies earlier.
SamMobile confirms it
The remarkable thing isn't knowing the date, something we already knew from the rumors that had been circulating for weeks. What's really important is the fact that SamMobile has decided to say that they confirm that the launch will take place on that date. In reality, it's a blog like Android Help, but one that has long specialized in Samsung smartphones. We can say that of all the blogs specialized in Galaxy, this is the most important. And if any media outlet can have information about what will be launched on September 4th, SamMobile is undoubtedly one of them. So, their confirmation is practically Samsung's confirmation.
From official sources it is added that the Galaxy Gear will not include a flexible panel in this first version, dispelling a persistent rumor. Any purchase movement on the device was also categorically denied. BlackBerry, a note that contextualizes the brand's strategic focus: boosting its portfolio of w and the distraction-free mobile ecosystem.
On the software level, the existence of a companion app named the same as the clock has come to light, through which the data would be managed. settings, notifications and the link by NFC. Among the leaked functions stands out Find my watch, designed to locate the watch in case of loss, similar to services already known in smartphones.
The reports also mention the code name SM-V700 and a presentation with a Galaxy Note next-generation, creating a product combination that reinforces the premium accessories strategy.
Autonomous clock, or dependent?
What we don't know yet is what the Samsung Galaxy Gear will be like. We know it will be a smartwatch, but we don't know if it will be a standalone device, or if it will be a watch that depends on a smartphone. SamMobile point unequivocally to the latter possibility, which makes us think that the watch will be launched as a Samsung Galaxy Note accessory and other high-end smartphones from the company. This is a bit sad, no doubt, because everyone was waiting for the new paradigm, the new device that would replace smartphones. For now, it seems we'll have to wait, both to learn more details about this Samsung Galaxy Gear and for smartwatches to eventually replace smartphones as the current means of communication.
The leaks fit with that approach: screen Super AMOLED from among 1,63 and 1,67 inches with resolution 320 × 320, processor dual-core Exynos 4212 at 1,5 GHz or a chipset to 800 MHz according to versions, and even 1 GB of RAM. There is also talk of a 1,9-2 MP camera, Bluetooth 4.0 for constant connection, NFC to pair with a touch and a microphone that would allow free hands and dictated by S Voice. All of this reinforces the idea of ​​a clock dependent, intended to notify calls, emails, music and alarms, and answer from your wrist, with automatic synchronization with your phone.
Another key piece would be the function Find my watch, useful for triggering alerts or locating your watch when you can't remember where it is. It's a logical addition to a small, easily misplaced device and complements common mobile security measures.
On the horizon, a line with has been mentioned SIM slot y 3G connectivity as a possible evolution —oriented towards greater call autonomy—, with prices potentially above the 300 Euros and system alternatives such as Tizen or a base of Android. However, everything points to the fact that the first Galaxy Gear that we will know is the September 4 will be born as smartphone companion, in line with what rivals like Sony o Pebble, while other firms, including Apple , are preparing their entry into the category.
Samsung Electronics has even indicated that the watch will be available in Various colors and will hit the market shortly after the announcement, reinforcing the launch push around the fair dates BerlinIf all the pieces are confirmed—no flexible display, companion focus, NFC, and camera—we'll be at a turning point for the general public to experience the usefulness of the wrist wearable.
The combination of confirmations of SamMobile and executive statements paint a solid picture: announcement on September 4 en IFA Berlin, features focused on extending the mobile phone to the wrist and a proposal that could consolidate the smartwatch market with the support of an ecosystem of Samsung apps and accessories.
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