The entry of the Gear S3 will definitely boost to Samsung's market share. More than that, it is the South Korean tech manufacturer's approach that should be commended.
Aside from promoting the S3 Smartwatch series, the S2 is also being repackaged. Doing so will provide Samsung a two-pronged method in solidifying its presence in the time-piece domain.
Although the S2 has been an attraction, the product has some liabilities to contend with. For instance, it lacks cellular connectivity, web browsing, GPS and even radio frequency.
It is possible that the South Korean firm realized that the second Gear series is too good to be left on its own which is why the unit is being enhanced. Along the way, a connection between the S2 and the S3 has been cooked up.
A recent update on the Galaxy App store makes it possible for the Gear S2 to download the watch faces of the S3 from Samsung's Tizen-driven smartwatch environment. It is likely that this approach will enliven or reinvigorate the interest in the second time piece series.
In line with this, games like Monster Vampire and Stack can be downloaded on the S2. Aside from the barometer app, the new reminders application of the Gear S3 has been made available to the device's predecessor.
Perhaps the most fascinating component that S2 owners and enthusiast will be interested on is the Gear S2's trademark bezel. After updating, the rotating rim can be utilized to function when calls, alerts and notifications come in.
A clockwise spin will allow people to accept incoming calls. Rotating it the other way around will drop the incoming communication signal.
The installation of a handwriting mode provides users with the opportunity to write in English, Chinese and Korean. Upgrading will also support 180 new emojis including text dictations.
In addition, the Samsung Gear S2 has also adopted the S Health app that is related to the Gear Fit 2 device. An automatic pause component which detects when the wearer ceases exercising is also included. Lately, the health application can monitor elliptical and rowing workouts.
