Noticia MEGA POST – Samsung presenta el Galaxy Gear, su primer Smartwatch

Después de haber visto un sin número de rumores, filtraciones, conceptos y hasta unas imágenes de una supuesta versión para desarrolladores finalmente hoy Samsung presentó al mundo su primera propuesta de un reloj inteligente, su nombre, Samsung Galaxy Gear. Con esto Samsung entra directamente a competir en este sector hasta ahora dominado por el Pebble y en el que ya Sony también tiene el suyo.



La propuesta de Samsung es una muy interesante, al estar fabricado den stainless steel suponemos debe ser muy liviano y cómodo. Pero lo interesante es la manera en que podemos interactuar con el mismo. Para acceder a las diferentes funciones como la cámara solo debemos deslizar nuestro dedo sobre la pantalla. (vean el video al final del post cortesía de TechnoBuffalo). Estos comandos funcionan tanto de un lado hacia el otro como de arriba hacia abajo. La mayor sorpresa definitvamente fueron la cantidad de aplicaciones que podrán utilizarse en el Gear. Hablamos de aplicaciones como Evernote y Path, aplicaciones para ejercicios como RunKeeper y MyFitnessPal, también otras entre las que se incluyen hasta eBay.



El Samsung Galaxy Gear cuenta con las siguientes especificaciones:

  • Construido en Stainless Steel
  • Pantalla Super Amoled de 1.63″ con resolución de 320×320
  • Procesador 800MHz
  • 4GB de almacenamiento
  • 512MB de memoria RAM
  • NFC
  • Cámara 1.9MP con grabación de 10 segundos a 720p
  • 2 micrófonos con noise cancelation
  • Built In speakers
  • Conexión Bluetooth 4.0 y Wifi
  • Comandos por voz con aplicacion S Voice (Con esto podrás realizar/contestar llamadas, responder textos y hacer búsquedas)
  • Batería de 315mAh (25 horas aproximadas de duración según Samsung)
  • Aplicaciones Android diseñadas exclusivamente para el Gear

El Galaxy Gear estará disponible en los Estados Unidos a partir del Mes de Octubre por un precio de $299.00. Por el momento solo es compatible con la Note 3 y Note 10.1, pero será disponible con el Galaxy S4 mediante una actualización a este último en Octubre.

Con esta nueva propuesta Samsung pretende darnos una nueva experiencia en relojes inteligentes, y a la vez aumentar la productividad de su ya famosa línea de dispositivos Galaxy S¿Creen ustedes que lo logren? Aquí les dejo el comunicado de prensa oficial para que puedan leer más en detalle lo que el Galaxy Gear tiene para ofrecernos.




Samsung Introduces GALAXY Gear, a Wearable Device to Enhance the Freedom of Mobile Communications

Samsung GALAXY experience is now extended through GALAXY Gear

Berlin, Germany – September 4, 2013 – Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today introduced the GALAXY Gear, a perfect companion device that further integrates the Samsung GALAXY experience into everyday life. Samsung GALAXY Gear combines smart device connectivity, tailored technological features, and stylish design as a single premium accessory.

“Samsung’s ongoing smart device innovation leadership reflects our commitment to listen to our consumers, who want their daily lives to be easier and more enjoyable. Samsung GALAXY Gear benefits consumers by integrating smart device technology even deeper into their everyday lives, and bridges the gap between the mobile device and fashion worlds to create truly wearable technology,” said JK Shin, CEO and President of IT & Mobile Division, Samsung Electronics. “Samsung GALAXY Gear frees users from the need to constantly check their smart devices while maintaining connections. It provides what we call ‘smart freedom,’ by allowing users to choose how, why, when and where they are connected.”Experience new mobile communications freedoms

Samsung GALAXY Gear lets users to live in the moment while staying connected to their Samsung GALAXY devices. It notifies users of incoming messages, such as calls, texts, emails and alerts, delivers a preview of those messages and creates the opportunity for users to accept or discreetly ignore those messages. When an incoming message requires more than a quick glance, users can simply pick up their Samsung GALAXY devices and the Smart Relay feature will instantly reveal the full content on the screen.

Voice operation

The built-in speaker allows users to conduct hands-free calls directly from the Gear, maintaining connections to their mobile communications without disrupting their daily routines. For example, a user leaving the grocery store, whose hands are full with shopping bags, could still make a call by speaking into the GALAXY Gear without touching the screen. Users can also draft messages, create new calendar entries, set alarms, and check the weather on the GALAXY Gear with S Voice.

Capture daily life from your wrist

In addition to enabling smart device controls, Samsung GALAXY Gear introduces several features that help users easily capture life’s meaningful moments which otherwise might be missed. With the Memographer feature, a 1.9 Megapixel camera, users who are on the move or participating in physical activities can record both photos and video to create quick, visual records of important information or events from their daily lives, as well as share them on their social networks. Extending the quick-record concept, Voice Memo lets users capture important thoughts or conversations from their wrists and save those voice recordings into texts on their Samsung GALAXY devices.

A growing list of controls for favorite features

With the GALAXY Gear, users gain a wide range of favorite features that further increase the benefits of this new accessory. New security enhancement Auto Lock automatically secures the companion smartphone screen any time that GALAXY Gear is more than 1.5 meters away from the smartphone, and then unlocks the smartphone when the companion devices are near each other again. Find My Device helps users find the location of their smart devices when they have been misplaced by making them beep, illuminate and vibrate. With Samsung GALAXY Gear, users can also control the music played on their Samsung GALAXY devices. As with traditional music players, it helps users browse, play and pause songs even when their smart device is not within reach. Finally, the GALAXY Gear also works like a Pedometer to track physical activity via enhanced, built-in sensor technology. This feature systematically and automatically monitors users so they can track key personal data such as calories burned, steps taken and distance covered.

Standalone Watch and Iconic Fashion Accessory

Samsung GALAXY Gear embodies understated elegance. Its refined design, executed in, high-quality finishes, conjures images of luxury jewelry while still being understated enough to go well with any outfit. A rounded and simple flowing form wraps around the body, integrating with the user’s personal environment, and maintaining comfort at all times. The GALAXY Gear also serves as a wristwatch and includes several face options that create the opportunity for users to personalize their watch face. It will come preloaded with 10 different clock options and more choices will be downloadable via Samsung Apps. The GALAXY Gear experience can be further personalized by selecting from six colors that will be available at launch: Jet Black, Mocha Gray, Wild Orange, Oatmeal Beige, Rose Gold, and Lime Green.

Samsung GALAXY Gear will be launched with the GALAXY Note 3 in more than 140 countries around the world starting from September 25.

Samsung GALAXY Gear will be on display at the Samsung booth # 20 at IFA 2013, September 6 through September 11, 2013. Full details and product images are available at www.samsungmobilepress.com or m.samsungmobilepress.com



Galería: AndroidCentral

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