Samsung announces three new wearables

SAMSUNG Electronics Co, Ltd showed confidence in the wearable market at the Berlin IFA 2017 with the introduction of three new devices in its Gear lineup.

The portfolio now includes the Gear Sport, the Gear Fit2 Pro, and the Gear IconX.

“We want to help remove the stigma that fit can only mean one thing and that fitness trackers are complex and for only the most intense of workouts,” said DJ Koh, president Communications Business, Electronics.

“Our new Samsung Gear wearables help consumers ‘go beyond fitness’ and enjoy an active, balanced and fulfilled life in a smart and seamless way”. of Mobile Samsung The Gear Sport ( left) features a 1.2in Super Amoled display, militarylevel durability, and minimalistic design. Available in blue and black, the wearable is capable of controlling other Samsung IoT devices via Samsung Connect, act as a remote control for presentations or Samsung Gear VR headset, and is Samsung Pay compatible via NFC. With swim tracking and heart rate monitor, the Gear Fit2 Pro sports ( above, right) has an advanced built-in GPS tracking, a curved 1.5in Super Amoled display, and comes in red or black. Overall, it is an upgraded GPS sports band with smart features. For the entertainment junkie, the Gear IconX ( below) is a pair of cord-free earbuds that let you listen to your favourite music, audiobook, or podcast. With its built in 4GB of storage, you do not have to keep the IconX connected all the time to enjoy your audio entertainment. More than just your ordinary pair of earbuds, the Gear IconX can also automatically track your running routines, and features the standalone Running Coach function which provides in-ear audio exercise status updates – in real-time and without your phone. The Gear Fit2 Pro will be available in Malaysia from the end of September onwards at RM799, while both the Gear Sport and Gear IconX will reach local shores in November.