Samsung Electronics has launched its Galaxy Gear smartwatch which allows users to speak into their wrist instead of a mobile phone.
The Galaxy Gear, which incorporates a small 1.63in Super AMOLED screen, was unveiled at the IFA electronics fair in Berlin.
The South Korean smartphone maker said the smartwatch would boost demand for its Android-powered smartphones.
Features include a 800MHz processor, 1.9 Megapixel BSI Sensor, Auto Focus Camera, Samsung Apps, ChatON mobile communication service, Bluetooth, 4GB Internal memory, 512MB (RAM) and Li-ion 315mAh battery.
The device can be connected to Samsung’s new Galaxy Note 3 smartphone using Bluetooth technology and comes preloaded with 10 different clock options and about 70 applications.
Samsung is planning to launch the new smartwatch together with the GALAXY Note 3 from 25 September 2013 in 140 countries globally.
Global smart watch shipment is anticipated to surpass five million units during 2014, according to Canalys’ report
Smartwatch shipments are expected to grow as the latest devices from Apple, Microsoft and others join the race.
