Thursday, October 24, 2013

Samsung Galaxy Gear Extends Compatibility to 8 Devices, Including Galaxy S4 ... - Droid Life

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.”

Samsung Galaxy Gear
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.

Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean) ** Update schedule and features May differentiation by country and carrier.
Samsung Galaxy S4, S III and Note II will get the Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean) update. For Galaxy S III and Note II, new capabilities providesprofessional Easier text input, and updated graphics and multimedia, as well as new updates to Samsung features and applications, including:

• Smsung KNOX *, a secure and comprehensive mobile solution for enterprises and consumers. (* Galaxy S III
3G version will get Samsung KNOX with a platform security only in select countries.)
• Smart Switch to seamlessly transfer content from other smartphones to Samsung devices
• HomeSync to store , share and enjoy content Securely wherever you are
• Group Play 2.5 with shared video support

About Samsung Electronics Co.., Ltd..
Samsung Electronics Co., LTD. is a global leader in technology, opening new possibilities for people everywhere. Through relentless innovation and discovery, we are transforming the worlds of television, smartphones, personal computers, printers, cameras, home appliances, LTE systems, medical devices, semiconductors and LED solutions. We Employ 270,000 people across 79 countries with annual sales of U.S. $ 187.8 billion. To discover more, please visit www.samsung.com.

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