The new Samsung Galaxy Gear Samrt Watch is smart as it claims to be. It has features surprising enough to get you glued to it all day. Never before thought of wearable computing is now an achievement for Samsung. With more than 70 apps at launch the Galaxy Gear is the new choice for the wrist. Different in size from Smart Phones yet a lot same in functionality, this smart phone has thrilled the tech-world with its unbelievable features. It has;
- A camera. The picture quality to be of 1.9 mega pixels
- A touch screen sized 1.63 inches. A standard watch size.
- And app at launch; 70+
1. Galaxy Gear Software Features : The smart watch runs on Android OS. It is not a smart phone so one must expect to act exactly like a smart phone. Details are;
- It is heavily modified.
- Runs on Android OS with a 1.63 inch touchscreen display.
- Multitasking is not possible. It also doesn’t have a multiple screen display or widgets.
- Apps? Yes, more than seventy.
- Access the dialer, phone and app with swipes.
- Notification, calendar and stopwatch come preinstalled.
- The S – Voice app lets you make calls, check the weather condition and launching apps
One of the best features of the Galaxy Gear is the “Find my device” function. This helps you to find your device for you when you cannot find it anywhere. Understanding the problem of losing cell phones and missing out on them when in a hurry because of not being able to remember where you last left it, Samsung has brought you a device with an amazing utility app to find it for you whenever you can’t find it.
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The “Find my device” function will make your phone beep aloud and vibrate so that you can track the noise and find it. For this your phone must be in a range of Bluetooth connection.
2. Galaxy Gear Hardware Features : The Galaxy Gear is smart in its looks and the unusual display and functioning makes it even more catchy and interesting. To learn about its hardware features;
- Matte Silver Bezel is framing the 1.63inch touchscreen display.
- It features 6 different hues to choose from at purchase.
- The material is texture rubber with a soft finish.
- It is just the perfect size to fit an average wrist.
- It is as light and convenient as a wristwatch.
- It has two microphones on either side of the display, while the speaker is built in the buckle. The watch doesn’t face disturbances during calls.
- It has a camera you can take photos with. You will need to tilt the screen slightly for this.
- Charging is important. Just the way you charge your phone you will need to charge the 315mAh battery of the smart watch
With these features that the watch comes along it is evident that it will take over the smart phone soon.