Samsung Continues to Define Wearables Market, Brings Gear S to U.S. Next Week

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DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct 30, 2014-- Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC (Samsung) announced today that the Samsung Gear S(TM) will be available in the U.S. beginning next Friday, November 7. Samsung's next-generation wearable extends the smartphone experience to users' wrists through connectivity and convenience.

   "Samsung continues to shape the wearable category with advanced technology and new experiences," said Gregory Lee, president and CEO of Samsung Telecommunications America and Samsung Electronics North America Headquarters. "A growing developer ecosystem will further expand the capabilities of the Gear S with fitness tracking services like Nike+ Running and on-wrist turn-by-turn navigation from HERE and more."

   The Gear S features a beautiful 2-inch curved Super AMOLED(R) display and standalone carrier network connectivity1, giving on-the-go consumers the freedom to stay connected, even when away from their phone. Users can make a quick call, glance at information and notifications, and immediately take action right from their wrist.

   With an intuitive user experience, Gear S lets users view, receive, and reply to rich notifications from apps like email, messages, and social networks without pulling out their phone, or even having their phone with them. Speak or type emails, texts or posts from Gear S with both S Voice(TM) and a full QWERTY keyboard.

   The Gear S is equipped with several sensors, including an accelerometer, UV sensor, barometer, heart rate monitor, GPS and an IP67 rating for dust- and water-resistance2. From the paired phone, the Gear S features turn-by-turn navigation provided by HERE. View full text articles with pictures from News Briefings and other news applications. With S Health(TM)3, Nike+ Running and a number of third party applications available through Samsung Gear Apps, it's easy to find the right program and keep track of your fitness progress. Listen to songs from the MILK Music(TM) app powered by Slacker, right from your wrist.

   The Gear S will be available in both White and Black. AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile and Verizon Wireless will carry the Gear S. The Gear S will also be available at Samsung Experience Shops in Best Buy. Carriers and retailers will confirm specific pricing and availability.

   Full details and product images are available at www.samsungmobileuspress.com.

Samsung Gear S Product Specifications: Processor 1.0 GHz dual-core Display2-inch Super AMOLED (480x360) OSTizen-based wearable platform FeaturesCommunications:   Network calling, Bluetooth calling Contacts, Notifications, Messages, Emails, QWERTY Keyboard Health & Fitness:   S Health Nike+ Running Information:   Schedule, News, Navigation, Weather Media: Milk Music, Music Player, Gallery Others:   S Voice, Find My Device, Power Saving Mode, Nokia HERE IP67 Certified Dust and Water Resistant AudioCodec: H.264/H.263 + MP3/AAC/AMR, Vorbis   Format: MP3, M4A, AAC, OGG ConnectivityWiFi: 802.11 b/g/n A-GPS/Glonass Bluetooth@ LE 4.1 USB 2.0 SensorsAccelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Heart Rate, Ambient Light, UV, Barometer Memory4GB Internal Memory 512MB RAM Dimension39.9 x 58.1 x 12.5 mm (1.57 x 2.28 x .49 in)   Blue Black: 66 g (0.14 lbs) White: 66g (0.14 lbs) Battery300mAh Li-ion