Wednesday, December 4, 2013
Samsung Unveils Smartwatch Ahead Of Rival Apple
Wed, 09/04/2013 - 2:11pm
BERLIN (AP) -- Samsung unveiled a highly anticipated digital wristwatch Wednesday at least weeks ahead of a similar product expected from rival Apple. The so-called smartwatch is what some technology analysts believe could become this year's must-have holiday gift.
Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Gear on Wednesday in Berlin ahead of the annual IFA consumer electronics show.
Samsung says the Gear can act as an extension to a smartphone by discreetly alerting users to incoming messages and calls on its display screen, which measures 1.63 inches diagonally.Users can even make calls, secret agent-style without getting out their phone. The Gear also sports a basic camera and works with popular social media and fitness apps such as Twitter and RunKeeper.
The Android-powered device starts shipping in most countries Sept. 25 starting at $299. It will be compatible initially with two Samsung products also unveiled Wednesday — the Galaxy Note III, which is a smartphone with a giant 5.7-inch screen and a digital pen, and the Galaxy Tab 10.1, a tablet computer with a 10.1-inch screen comparable to Apple's full-sized iPad.
With smartphones and tablets now ubiquitous, electronics companies are trying to create a new category of products to lure consumer spending. That includes building advanced computing technology into everyday objects such as wristwatches and glasses.
Sony introduced its latest SmartWatch in June and unveiled an update Wednesday. Google is working on Google Glass — a device designed to work like a smartphone and worn like a pair of glasses. Apple is seeking an iWatch trademark. Apple had no comment Wednesday on its plans. It has an event scheduled next Tuesday, during which it is expected to unveil new iPhones.
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ReplyDeleteThis article is about two manufacturing giants and the rivalry between them. Out of these two manufacturing giants, one of the company has released a new product which has made all the difference. The highlight of this article is that there is a continuous improvement and development in technology
ReplyDeleteIts fascinating to see how the technology is advancing rapidly.things which we would not even fathom a decade back are now becoming a reality.Since all major gaints are coming up with new products,there is almost a cut throat competition among hem to ace the race.
ReplyDeleteAlthough Apple has always been an able to attract many people, Samsung with the beginning of its smartphones has started the same after a long break. The latest gadget, the watch might be able to attract many people. The calling feature without the phone, the RunKeeper, and having twitter etc., directly on the phone. I personally was a fan of samsung until the ios was released. And compared to the watch i fell the Google glass is a more interesting concept. But what we have to see is which one attracts more customers. There is no reply to this, all we can do is wait and watch.
ReplyDeleteThe smart-watch was a concept of Sony. Sony has released its second smart-watch in to the market already. The second smart-watch was an improved version of the first in all concepts. The only question comes in the necessity. The electromagnetic waves that are passing our brains every second are already a major crisis. Now we need to think about the transmitting waves that are going to stick around our body every time when the phone and the watch communicate. Also, keeping the Bluetooth always On and transmitting data every time consumes a lot of battery of the phone as well as the watch. So, I personally feel that this is a technology that is going to add more burden to the industries and hazard to our health.
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