JK Shin, CEO and President of IT & Mobile Division, Samsung Electronics, said: “With the Samsung Gear 2 and Gear 2 Neo, we have improved everything consumers have loved about Gear to deliver unparalleled smart freedom in their daily lives.”
Both devices are said to offer a lightweight design, with the Gear 2 coming with a metal frame. A camera has been placed on the main body instead of the strap, allowing for a variety of color options. The background on the home screen, and the font are also customizable.
The Gear 2 and Gear 2 Neo allow users to accept or ignore incoming calls and messages, providing instant notification options based on the user’s activity and habits. Both offer standalone features, including controlling electronics such as TVs and receivers via the WatchON remote app with a built-in IrLED sensor. The addition of a standalone music player app with Bluetooth headphones means you can leave your smartphone at home and still enjoy your music on the go.
The Samsung Gear 2 and Gear 2 Neo will be available worldwide from April.
Features
● 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 (1920×1080, 1080×1080, 1280×960), 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: 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 Gray and Wild Orange
● IP67 Certified Dust and Water Resistant, Noise Cancellation
● Samsung Services: Samsung Apps
● Connectivity: Bluetooth v4.0 LE, IrLED
● Sensors: Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Heart Rate
● Memory: RAM: 512MB
● Storage: 4GB Internal Memory
● Dimensions: 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
