Samsung’s new Galaxy Gear smart watch got a lot of press and attention a few weeks ago, and you probably think you know all there is to know about the technology giant’s first wearable gadget and its plans for on-your-wrist technology. We bet you don’t.
Here are some interesting facts and insights, shared with us by Samsung execs, about the smart watch and what Samsung is considering for its future in the potential $16 billion wearable technology market.
1. Get Ready for the Apps
Samsung expects that there will be 70 third-party apps ready for the Galaxy Gear when it launches in the U.S. in October. When Mashable quizzed Samsung execs on whether apps are ported or built, they acknowledged that they’re mostly built. Samsung Mobile’s Chief Product Officer Kevin Packingham, however, clarified: Since the apps are all Android-based, “it’s typically slimming it down, not a complete rewrite.” Read more…
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