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Samsung reveals Gear S smartwatch with 3G connectivity

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Samsung Electronics has unveiled Gear S, the latest product in its ever-growing smartwatch lineup, which allows users to make calls over 3G.

Users can place or receive calls directly from the device, which also includes Bluetooth 4.1 and WiFi 801.11 b/g/n connectivity and can send receive text messages, emails and view similar notifications.

The Gear S also contains the companyโ€™s S Health fitness monitoring software in addition to  built-in GPS and turn-by-turn pedestrian navigation provided by Nokia HERE. 

It runs on Samsungโ€™s Tizen operating system, which was launched in June, and the manufacturer said it would be looking to implement its OS on a range of devices other than smartphones, citing wearables, robotics and connected cars as potential recipients.

Other features of the Gear S include a curved 2-inch display using Samsungโ€™s Super AMOLED technology, a flexible wristband and 1GHz dual-core processor.

The Gear S will go on sale in global markets in October. No word on pricing was given.

Announced alongside the Gear S was the Gear Circle, a set of Bluetooth-enabled headphones that can be worn like a necklace when not in use and can receive calls, stream music and register voice commands when paired with a smartphone.

JK Shin, CEO and Head of IT & Mobile Communication at Samsung Electronics, said: โ€œSamsung is leading this exciting and rapidly developing wearable category through progressive innovation.

โ€œThe Samsung Gear S redefines the idea of the smart wearable and the culture of mobile communication. It will let consumers live a truly connected life anywhere, anytime.โ€

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