Meet the 5-Tiles Keyboard, (yet) another contender taking aim at disrupting Qwerty — and hoping to increase its chances by first targeting smaller wearable devices, such as smartwatches. The rational being that’s a more realistic way to drive a wedge between Qwerty and its users’ fingers. As challenges go, disrupting Qwerty is akin to attempting to pass… Read More
Samsung has several smartwatches in the market already. This includes the original Galaxy Gear, the Gear 2, Gear 2 Neo, and the Gear Fit. However if there is one disadvantage to these devices is that they require it to be paired with a smartphone in order to unlock some of its features and functionalities.
Well recently a report from the Wall Street Journal has “confirmed” that another Samsung smartwatch is on its way, and that this time round, the device in question is a standalone device and will pack its own SIM card. This means that it might not necessarily have to be paired with your phone for it to work.
No word on when Samsung plans on officially announcing the device, but the rumors are suggesting that it could be revealed as early as this summer, so that’s worth keeping an eye out for. In fact it was just last month that Samsung could have an Android Wear smartwatch that could be released in the coming months.
We’re not sure if that is the same device as the one the Wall Street Journal is reporting, or if it is another device entirely. Features of Samsung’s alleged standalone watch also remain unknown, but presumably it will share the features of the Gear 2 and Gear 2 Neo, like a heart rate monitor, pedometer, and so on. Take it with a grain of salt for now, but do check back with us at a later date for the details. In the meantime how do you guys feel about a standalone smartwatch?
Standalone Samsung Smartwatch Rumored For This Summer
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In a crowded wearable market, Fitbit reigns supreme. In Q1 2014, research firm Canalys says Fitbit occupied 50% of overall shipments, leaving the rest of the market searching for a … Continue reading
While the Samsung Gear 2 and the Gear Fit aren’t exactly cheap devices, it seems that if for whatever reason they get spoilt and you’re not covered by warranty, there’s a good chance that you’d be better off buying a new device rather than repairing the old one. This is according to a report from ZDNet Korea which revealed that broken Gear 2 or Gear Fit devices will have to be sent in for a full repair.
This is compared to a smartphone where you might be able to find components that are replaceable or it’s as easy as replacing the screen. Granted those repairs aren’t that cheap but they are generally cheaper than buying a new device. There is also apparently a fee that users will have to pay when they send the device in for repair which is around $240 for the Gear 2, and $170 for the Gear Fit.
Given that a brand new Gear 2 or Gear Fit isn’t that much more expensive, it has been suggested that maybe users will be better off getting new devices after all. The reason behind this seemingly cumbersome and expensive repair process is because the replacement components aren’t as readily available, not to mention when iFixit tore down the device, they found it pretty hard to repair as well.
One of the reasons is because the components have been soldered onto the main board and the fact that the the display has been glued to the body of the watch, so if you were to remove it, there is a high chance that you might damage the display in the process. However we don’t expect that either device will break just by looking at it, but it should be noted that if it were to be spoilt, you can look forward to a hefty repair bill.
Samsung Gear 2 And Gear Fit Reportedly Expensive To Repair , original content from Ubergizmo, Filed in Gadgets, gear 2, gear fit, Samsung, smartwatch, Wearable Tech,
LG has shown off a few images of its LG G Watch smartwatch in champagne gold, a stark contrast to the darker “Stealth Black” version it showed off alongside the … Continue reading
A Samsung executive named Yoon Han-kil is talking up some of the plans that Samsung has for new devices in 2014. One of the devices that the executive has tipped … Continue reading
In an interview with Reuters, Samsung senior VP for product strategy has claimed that its first Android Wear watch will ship later this year, as will a "high-end" Tizen smartphone.
Pebble owners can now download Pandora for their smartwatch, giving them access to and control over their stations and music. To download Pandora, one will need the Pebble 2.0 app … Continue reading
Apple’s iPhones are typically subsidized by carriers, which makes sense since carriers provide the service that the iPhone needs in order for some of its functions to work, like making calls or sending text messages (VoIP and instant messenger apps not included). That being said, does it make sense then that Apple’s rumored iWatch could be subsidized by health insurance companies then?
This is according to Timoth Arcuri, an analyst with Cowen & Co. who has recently speculated that there is a chance that Apple could figure out a deal with health insurance companies to help subsidized the cost of the iWatch. In Arcuri’s research note, “We continue to believe it is possible the product (iWatch) is backstopped by some sort of insurance subsidization model similar to the carrier subsidization model for iPhone.” (more…)
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The Samsung Gear Fit is very close to being a concept brought to life. With its shard of curved full-color AMOLED touchscreen and unusually narrow design, the smartwatch/fitness band hybrid … Continue reading
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