Galaxy Gear compatibility comes to the Samsung Galaxy S4, S3, Note 2 and more - Engadget

If you wanted live out your Inspector Gadget fantasies, but lacked the Galaxy Note 3 needed to take full advantage of the possibilities, we ‘ ve got good news. Samsung’s Bringing compatibility for its Galaxy Gear to the Previously-mentioned Galaxy S4 as well as the Galaxy S III and Galaxy Note II through an Android 4.3 update. While those are the big ones, the wearable will soon hook up to a whole swathe of Samsung devices (Galaxy Mini S4, S4 Active, 5.8 Mega, Mega 6.3, and Galaxy S4 Zoom) into an update arriving at the end of October. Naturally, the typical provisional for different release dates in different countries remains, but Those flagship devices Mentioned EARLIER will get the earliest access – and willalso be able to make and answer calls with the gear, like a real inspector.

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Extends Samsung Galaxy Gear Compatibility to the Galaxy S III, S4, Note II, and More

October 23, 2013

Samsung Provides more users with enhanced flexibility and freedom through the extended Galaxy Gear compatibility

Seoul, Korea – Oct 23, 2013 – Samsung Electronics Co.. Ltd.. today Announced That more Samsung devices will be compatible with Galaxy Gear, a perfect companion device That makes mobile communication Easier and more enjoyable.

Galaxy Gear will be available for use with the Galaxy S4, S III and Note II through the Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean) update. The update came first to the Galaxy S4 devices in Germany in October. Samsung willalso Extend Galaxy Gear compatibility to other GALAXY devices – including the Galaxy S4 sedan, S4 Active, 5.8 Mega, Mega 6.3, and S4 zoom – through a separate software update beginning at the end of October. Software update schedules for each device will vary by country and carrier.

“Extending Galaxy Gear compatibility to more Galaxy devices Reflects our deep commitment to Continuing to deliver enriched mobile experiences to our consumers,” said JK Shin, CEO and President of IT & Mobile Division, Samsung Electronics. “Through a significant effort to Enhance and enrich the Galaxy experience, Samsung Continues to empower our users In Their mobile lives and enable smart freedom with Galaxy Gear.”

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Galaxy Gear will enable Galaxy S4, S III and Note II users to make and answer calls and view incoming messages and notifications with just a glance. For a closer look at more important messages, users can simply pick up Their master device and the Smart Relay feature instantly Reveals the full content. Users can find overpriced major social apps on Samsung Apps to Maintain Their connections to social networks via Galaxy Gear.

With a 1.9 Megapixel camera, users can snap a visual memo by simply tapping Galaxy Gear’s screen. Photos are then moonrise and Automatically saved in the master device’s gallery. Users can enjoy a built-in Pedometer app and use the Galaxy Gear to control the music played on Their master devices. Of course the overpriced device functions like a watch, with the option to change the face with 10 different clock options and even more options available through Samsung Apps.