Samsung Gear S
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Developer | Samsung Electronics |
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Product family | Gear |
Type | Smartwatch |
Release date | November 7, 2014 |
Operating system | Tizen, Android (root only) |
CPU | Dual-core Snapdragon 400 processor[1] |
Memory | 512 MB |
Storage | 4 GB |
Display | 2.0 in (51 mm) Curved Super AMOLED with RGB matrix 360×480 pixels (4:3 aspect ratio) |
Input | Multi-touch, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Heart Rate monitor, Ambient Light sensor, UV sensor and Barometer |
Connectivity | Bluetooth low energy, 3G, Wi-Fi |
Online services | Samsung Apps |
Predecessor | Samsung Gear 2 |
Successor | Samsung Gear S2 |
Samsung Gear S is a smartwatch designed and marketed by Samsung Electronics. It was announced on August 28, 2014, as the successor to the Samsung Gear 2 and was released on November 7, 2014.[2] The smartwatch can be modified to run Android 5.1.1[3] or Android Wear 6.0.1 [4]
Its successor, the Samsung Gear S2, was released on October 2, 2015.
Support extends to at least the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 running android 7.1.1.[5]
Specifications[]
Hardware[]
The Gear S is similar to older versions of the Samsung Galaxy Gear although it does come with some new additions. The Samsung Gear S has a curved 2.0 inch Super AMOLED screen at 360×480 pixels. It has a Dual Core 1.0 GHz processor and runs the Tizen operating system. As with the Galaxy Gear 2, the Gear S includes 512 MB RAM and 4 GB internal storage as well as a 300 mAh Li-ion battery.
Using a 3G module the watch itself is able to connect to the Internet,[6] make phone calls and send SMSs without needing a phone. It was the first wearable device to include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and 3G connectivity.[7]
See also[]
- Android Wear
- Apple Watch
- Microsoft Band
- Pebble
References[]
- ^ Wearables Samsung Gear S
- ^ "Samsung Gear S Enhances the Smart Wearable Experience". Retrieved 28 August 2014.
- ^ "[Tutorial] Installing Android 5.1.1 (CM12.1) on Samsung Gear S".
- ^ "[dev] Android Wear port Galaxy Gear S".
- ^ "Can Note 8 pair with Gear S?".
- ^ "Samsung Gear 3 will come with a curved screen and 3G". 26 August 2014. Retrieved 28 August 2014.
- ^ Creating the Gear S wasn't easy but thats the beauty of it. Retrieved 13 November 2014.
External links[]
- Samsung wearable devices
- Products introduced in 2014
- Smartwatches
- Tizen-based devices
- Samsung phone stubs