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The editors liked
Seeing text messages at a glance is often handier than pulling out your phone. For apps like Evernote and Media Controls
It's pretty wonderful to have easy access. The Super AMOLED screen and stainless-steel bezel make for a very attractive combination
Premium build
Gorgeous screen
Pros
Vibrant
Colorful AMOLED display
Makes calls (via your smartphone)
Snaps usable photos and (short) video clips
Quality design
Easy operations
Bright and responsive screen
Clear voice calls
Handsome looks
Feature packed
The editors didn't like
It is so sluggishly slooooow. That in itself really taints the user experience and makes what could be convenient into something that is aggravating. There are only a handful of things it does well
And they aren't numerous enough to justify the cost. It
Uncomfortable to wear for some
Battery life
Cons
Expensive
Short battery life
Baffling UI
No email send support
Camcorder is limited to 15-second videos
Currently only works with the Galaxy Note 3 and Note 10.1
Abstract: Samsung will start shipping the $299 Gear smartwatch in September, ahead of a similar product expected from Apple. I had a chance to play with a pre-production unit for about 10 minutes and briefly with the version that Samsung announced Wednesday in Berl...
Abstract: Updated on 17th September 2013Samsung Galaxy Note 3 and Galaxy Gear smart watch launch (deliveries to start later) in India on 17th September 2013 which is just 2 weeks away from its global announcement at IFA in Berlin. We are really impressed with Samsu...
Lovely, solid design; very customisable and performance smoother than puréed mash.
Not enough dedicated app support, not the best fitness tracking system and, ultimately, more of a folly of tech than anything else
It's definitely better than the original Samsung Gear and but, as stunning a feat of hardware as it is, it's tough to recommend it as something you need to own....
Abstract: Samsung's Galaxy Gear smartwatch was the company's first attempt to crack the wearables market but less than six months later, Samsung are ready to introduce their new wearables to the market. In the form of the Gear 2 , Gear 2 Neo and Gear Fit , they are...
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Published: 2014-04-08, Author: Matt , review by: telegraph.co.uk
Abstract: Over time, the Galaxy Gear was upgraded substantially with new software. Today the new Gear drops the ‘Galaxy' epithet because it runs software called Tizen rather than Android, although the difference is imperceptible.More GearSamsung Galaxy S5 review:...
The Samsung Galaxy Gear is an interesting device, but it works with only three smartphones - yet won't act as a true replacement for any of them - and is expensive at £299. There are some gimmicky features, such as the Camera and Music Controller apps, wh...
Abstract: Find out what Jon and Rachel think of Samsung’s latest Galaxy Gear smartwatch in the video above, as they put it to the test to see if it can stack up in both looks and practicality!...
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Published: 2013-12-27, Author: Paul , review by: tech.uk.msn.com
Abstract: After weeks of speculation, the Samsung Galaxy Gear is finally official – the Korean company's entry into the ever-growing smartwatch arena.The device was launched over in Berlin at IFA 2013 and MSN Tech was on hand to spend some time with the clever wa...
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