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It’s all about the bezel. Forget the sleek design, the Tizen operating system and the comfortable fit; it’s the rotating bezel that really makes the Samsung Gear S2 immediately impressive."What rotating bezel?" you may say, expecting the kind of bling-wor...
The clever bezel is just part of the Gear S2's great design but we're not sold on Tizen yet...
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pcauthority.com.au Updated:
2016-10-21 03:20:29
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Samsung gets it so close with the Gear S2 it's not funny. It's a well-designed smartwatch with a truly unique feature, and pretty good battery life. Whereas most watches need daily charging, we were able to get a couple of days on a single charge. The swi...
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I have a confession to make: for someone that writes for a website dedicated to mobile technology, I am, in fact, a Luddite. I'm often less enthusiastic than my colleagues about new devices and apps.When the first few smartwatches made their way into the...
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During IFA 2015 in Berlin, Samsung unveiled its latest smartwatch, the Samsung Gear S2 . The circular smartwatch is the first of its kind from Samsung, and is following in the steps of other circular smartwatches like the Moto 360 and, more recently, the...
Based on our time with the Samsung Gear S2, we think it's a sleek smartwatch with an attractive design. It offers fairly standard smartwatch features like fitness tracking, but also includes some rather interesting features including a rotating bezel used...
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Samsung's new Gear S2 is closer to a good smartwatch than most. It functions with or without a smartphone and looks like a watch should – round.Samsung has created almost the perfect smartwatch. Critics point to the Tizen operation system (lack of apps)...
I really like it as an extension of the smartphone. It allows certain features to conveniently come to your wrist. But – and here is the biggie – everything you can do on it can be done easier, faster and more effectively on a phone.This is perhaps the cl...
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Theinquirer.net Updated:
2016-10-21 03:20:30
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WE'LL ADMIT off the bat that the Samsung Gear S2 has been one of our more highly anticipated smartwatches, owing largely to a single quirk: besides replacing the first Gear's rectangular shape with a new, more attractive circular design, Samsung had the b...
Slick bezel controls, lovely display, light but well built, mostly fast performance...
Tizen needs better third-party app support, not quite 4GB storage...
The smartwatch market is getting very competitive, and Samsung has added yet another quality timepiece to a growing list of viable options. Tizen currently lacks killer apps, but it does feel like a more complete package than the ultra-simple Android Wear...
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It's no secret Samsung is doing its best to make Tizen a force in the platform wars currently controlled by Apple and Google. For years, Samsung's hardware has paired with an operating system over which it has diminishing control, and despite its incredib...
Beautiful display, High-quality construction, Comfortable and minimal design, Bezel navigation is intuitive, Extended battery life...
Poor app quality and selection, Voice commands pale to Siri and Google Now, Unclear how long Samsung will support it, Purchase the Gear S2 from the SyrupShop here...
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Samsung was one of the first major manufacturers to try its luck in the smartwatch space with the Galaxy Gear way back in 2013, and since then it hasn't let up. Since entering the market, it's released the Gear 2, the Gear Fit, the Gear 2 Neo, the Gear Li...
It's great to see Samsung injecting a bit of variety into the smartwatch market, and it's also good to see that it recognises it needs to be a bit more open if its Tizen wearables OS is to gain a foothold.The Gear S2's rotating bezel is genuinely brillian...
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I was blown away by the Gear S2 watch at the IFA trade show this year. Maybe I had Berlin goggles, but Samsung unveiled its new watch flawlessly, and it was the best-looking, easiest-to-use watch I had ever seen, from an interface standpoint. I stand by m...
Beautiful round design, Elegant, fluid user interface, Rotating bezel is a true innovation, 2-3 day battery life...
Barely any usable apps, Reactivation Lock is buggy, Fitness functions are very limited...
I love most everything about the Gear S2, but I absolutely cannot recommend it — not at all. I had severe connectivity issues, and it appears that I'm not the only person. Aside from losing connection or slow connection, if the watch ever dies completel...
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Samsung's re-designed Gear S2 smartwatch was released a few weeks ago and it is the company's latest attempt to hit the sweet spot in a category that's really gaining momentum.Samsung was one of the first to release a smartwatch and a few devices later it...
Sleek, simple design, rotating bezel, impressive activity tracker, good battery life...
Not many third party apps, no speakerphone capability, won't pair with iPhone...
The Samsung Gear S2 is one of the most impressive smartwatches on the market. It is stylish, simple, packed with features and provides a handy shortcut to your smartphone right there on your wrist. There are areas which can be improved and it has the pot...
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T3.com
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2016-10-21 03:20:30
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In the past, the quality of Samsung's wearables was questionable, just look at the Gear 2 , Gear Live, and hideous Gear S .But when the Korean company unveiled the Gear S2 just before IFA 2015, it surprised us with a smartwatch which actually looked weara...
Excellent screen, Innovative rotating bezel, Slick Tizen UI...
Limited number of apps, Lacking customisation options, Poor voice control...
The Samsung Gear S2 is without doubt one of the best smartwatches I've ever used. The innovations that Samsung introduced with the device are meaningful, and change the way I interact with smartwatches. It's a well-made device, the rotating bezel i...
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fatducktech.com Updated:
2016-10-21 03:20:30
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Samsung's circular faced Gear S2 is easily the best smartwatch it's ever made.There's a line, though, between being the best, and being worth buying.Over at PC World, I've examined the very nice Gear S2.So as I inevitably say at this point, go and read it...
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You may know Samsung as the lead manufacturer for Android, with its smartphone sales decimating those of the official Nexus series. However, it also has a habit of going off on a tangent, in the occasional bid for world domination. The Samsung Gear S2 is...
Well implemented bezel control, good build quality, always-on screen option...
Expensive, poor third-party app support, Huawei Watch aces design...
The Samsung Gear S2 makes a pretty good first impression. It looks much less embarrassing than the Gear S and the rotary dial on the front feels good and is properly integrated into the software. With at least two days of light use, it's also on-pa...
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Smartwatches are in a bit of a lull at the moment. The initial wow factor has worn off, whether you're a fan of the Apple Watch , Android Wear competitors such as the Motorola Moto 360 , LG Watch Urbane , Asus Zenwatch or even the humble Pebble.Samsung is...
Spinning bezel is ridiculously fun, Fast notifications, Excellent AMOLED screen, Works with most Android devices...
Can't take calls, Tizen rather than Android Wear, Regular S2 model can't take a standard watch band...
Read more Countdown to Click Frenzy 2015 beginsThe Gear S2 is easily Samsung's smartest and best smartwatch to date in most respects, but it's still far from being an absolute must-buy prospect. Partially that's down to the missing features, such as easil...
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Smartwatches are in a bit of a lull at the moment. The initial wow factor has worn off, whether you're a fan of the Apple Watch, Android Wear competitors such as the Motorola Moto 360, LG Watch Urbane, Asus Zenwatch or even the humble Pebble.Samsung is no...
Spinning bezel is ridiculously fun, Fast notifications, Excellent AMOLED screen, Works with most Android devices...
Can't take calls, Tizen rather than Android Wear, Regular S2 model can't take a standard watch band...
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The Gear S2 is a Samsung smartwatch. It's also a desirable, intuitive, just about reasonably priced smartwatch that comes in a range of models, all of which are compatible with rival Android phones.Samsung has done a spectacular U-turn and it's a great th...
Rotating bezel FTW, Simple, speedy to use OS, Good battery life...
Tizen apps are limited, Software extras aren't perfect, Not as customisable as rivals...
As easy to get on with as a Pebble, as stylish as an Apple Watch and with that tactile, rotating bezel as its secret weapon, the Gear S2 is the kind of smartwatch you'd kick yourself for leaving at home. It's not perfect - this isn't that dream hybrid of...
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whistleout.com.au Updated:
2016-10-21 03:20:30
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Some things take a little while to get used to. We've seen a number of smartwatches in the past three years, some good but most underwhelming. The concept of wearables is still very much in its infancy.The problem is that while smartwatches increase conve...
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This isn't Samsung 's first rodeo when it comes to smartwatches, and after some interesting creations in the past, Samsung has taken a clear leaf out of Android Wear's book (and probably a bit from Apple Watch's book too) in designing the Gear S2 . Gone a...
Between those of us at Ausdroid, we've used every Android Wear device that's been released, as well as a few other platforms and they all have their quirks. The Moto 360, for example, had rubbish battery life when it was first released, though this was la...
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Samsung's been chiselling away at the wearables market for years now... but without much success. With one simple product, the Apple Watch became the number one smartwatch in the world, wiping out the slight momentum the South Koreans had been building.Th...
Smarter round design, Clever rotating bezel, Works with many Android 4.4 phones...
Certain features still Samsung, only, Looks too gadgety...
This is by far Samsung's best smartwatch yet, from its smarter, round design to the clever rotating bezel. However, the Gear S2 still looks and feels more like a tech lover's device than a watch destined for the masses...
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Before even getting into the nitty gritty, let me answer what's undoubtedly on many of your minds: if you've been holding out for the right Samsung smartwatch to buy, you may well have just found it.The Samsung Gear S2 may be the first of the Korean firm'...
Classy, understated design, Unique, clever rotating bezel, Works with all Android 4.4 phones...
Some features still Samsung, only...
Where the Samsung Gear S2 proper proves the concept for the firm's impressive sixth – yes, its sixth – take on the smartwatch, the Gear S2 Classic proves it can make a chic watch you'll honestly want to buy...
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Bring on the smartwatches. We've been saying that for a few years now, as we've been waiting for a true smash to turn up.The Samsung Gear S2 is a bit different to most others. It doesn't run Android Wear, instead rocking the Samsung-owned Tizen OS. It wav...
Rotating bezel feels great, Well-made, Interesting, fairly intuitive UI...
Very expensive, Very poor apps selection, Battery life just OK with always-on screen, Slow voice commands, No iPhone support...
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pocket-lint.com Updated:
2016-10-21 03:20:30
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The Samsung Gear S2 and Gear S2 Classic smartwatches were unveiled by Samsung at the IFA 2015 trade-show. We got hands-on time and managed to snap all the watch faces on offer. Samsung did point out that on certain faces it is possible to personalise the...
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Samsung's been chiselling away at the wearables market for years now... but without much success. With one simple product, the Apple Watch became the number one smartwatch in the world, wiping out the slight momentum the South Koreans had been building...
Smarter round design, Clever rotating bezel, Works with many Android 4.4 phones...
Certain features still Samsungonly, Looks too gadgety...
This is by far Samsung's best smartwatch yet, from its smarter, round design to the clever rotating bezel. However, the Gear S2 still looks and feels more like a tech lover's device than a watch destined for the masses...
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Hands-on with the new Samsung Gear S2 smartwatch Samsung shows off three new smartwatches called the Gear S2, S2 Classic and S2 3G Samsung Gear S2 UK release date and price yet to be confirmed Samsung Gear S2 will work with non-Samsung Android phones We'v...
Bright, sharp display, Rotating bezel is the best wearable feature yet, Not limited to Samsung handsets...
Tizen is limiting, Expensive for what you get, Poor, slow voice search...
A well-built smartwatch with a great screen, but it's let down by a lack of support and the half-baked Tizen operating system...
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Having applied a scatter gun approach to the early days of the smartwatch space, Samsung has taken a step back over the past year, reassessed its efforts and, well, taken a long hard look at what the Apple Watch has done.The result of this wearable soul-s...
The Gear S2 is arguably the most well-rounded smartwatch we've seen so far. Like any wearable though, it's far from faultless. At times it feels like it's finally cracked what smartwatches should be. At others it feels just as lost and confused as many of...
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techradar.com/au/ Updated:
2016-11-10 07:25:47
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If you're interested in what's new, both the Samsung Gear S3 Classic and Samsung Gear S3 Frontier feature built-in GPS and increased battery life.We're currently getting cozy with the latest wearable from Samsung, but until then, the Gear S2 is the best...
Smart round design, Innovative rotating bezel, Tizen OS is polished, Works with many Android phones...
Slow voice control, Too few high quality apps, Lacks customisation options...
This is by far Samsung's best smartwatch yet, from its smarter, round design to the clever rotating bezel. However, the Gear S2 still looks and feels more like a tech lover's device, and lacks a developer community...
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IDC reckons the wearable market will grow at a compounded rate of 28% annually. Among the main contributors to the growth will be smartwatches which made up for 34 million units shipped this year and the forecast is to reach 80 million in the next five ye...
Cleverly thought out and designed smartwatch, a fitting choice for anyone.Value: 8.5Performance: 9Features: 8Design: 8.5Usability: 9...
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hungrygeeks.ph Updated:
2016-11-23 07:51:36
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Smartwatch or wearable tech is now booming, but Google's smartwatch program came into a standstill due to it's limited capabilities. That's why manufacturers like Samsung swayed from that direction and focused on their own resources.That's where the Galax...
So the Gear S2 technically exceeded our expectations in our previous experiences of using smartwatches. Compared to the Apple iWatch, it's definitely a great smartwatch companion when you are using Android OS. As of now Samsung already announced it's plan...
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Samsung hasn't had much success in the smartwatch market, but it wasn't for lack of trying. Its first ever iteration of the Galaxy Gear was groundbreaking (though eventually forgettable), and last year's Gear S wasn't that well-received, which could be at...
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techattack.my Updated:
2016-11-23 07:51:36
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Samsung Gear S2 is the successor to the humongous Gear S smartwatch that made its debut around the same period last year. Samsung is hedging its bets here by not going all-in on Android Wear , considering how poorly the platform is doing so far. Not that...
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There are plenty of round-faced smartwatches already on the market: Motorola Moto 360 , Huawei Watch, the LG G Watch R and so on. But what makes them different from square-faced watches? Nothing, the round-face is all for show. Sure, they look nicer, but...
The Gear S2 is well-designed, stylish, innovative, elegant and easy to use. It has the best display I've seen on a smartwatch and it has, by far, the most natural and intuitive way of interacting with your smartwatch so far. It's the best round-faced smar...
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Samsung's original Gear S released last year was met with a thundering “meh” from consumers. It was an overly ambitious product, trying to be a jack-of-all-trades and predictably, ended up as a master of none. It's also not the prettiest wearable around...
After all's been said and done, Samsung has more than redeemed themselves with the Gear S2. While smartwatches has still ways to go before they're as ubiquitous as the smartphone, Samsung's Gear S2 is a great move in the right direction. While the dearth...
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The latest smartwatch from Samsung is also its best.Samsung is no stranger to smartwatches and it shows – the company's latest model, the Gear S2, is its nicest yet.The smartwatch comes in two flavours – Gear S2 and Gear S2 Classic – and they only differ...
Smart and sleek design, Tizen is fast and smooth, featurepacked, bezel makes it easy to access features and apps, decent battery life and comes with wireless charger...
Not for Android Wear fans...
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There are plenty of round-faced smartwatches already on the market: Motorola Moto 360 , Huawei Watch , the LG G Watch R and so on. But what makes them different from square-faced watches? Nothing, the round-face is all for show. Sure, they look nicer, but...
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Remember when we were all waiting for Apple to unveil its vision for the smartwatch and it ended up looking like, well... all the other smartwatches that had come before it? I think Samsung just created the smartwatch we've been waiting for.Samsung's prev...
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Bring on the smartwatches. We've been saying that for a few years now, as we've been waiting for a true smash to turn up.The Samsung Gear S2 is a bit different to most others. It doesn't run Android Wear, instead rocking the Samsung-owned Tizen OS. It wav...
Rotating bezel feels great, Well-made, Interesting, fairly intuitive UI...
Very expensive, Very poor apps selection, Battery life just OK with always-on screen, Slow voice commands, No iPhone support...
The Samsung Gear S2 is a nice enough watch. Its rotating bezel is genius and runs the show, having been near-on fully integrated into the software.However, as a platform Gear's Tizen feels like a dead zone. It's caught in a vicious circle: why would devs...
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knowyourmobile.com Updated:
2017-02-05 03:33:20
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Granted, the flow of smartwatch releases has slowed in 2016/17 but that doesn't mean there aren't some excellent options about.The Samsung Gear S2 is one of Samsung's best smartwatches, and today we're going to be taking a detailed look at what makes it...
Great Design, Solid Build Materials, Excellent Display, Super-Good Battery Life, Tons of Sensors and Features...
TizenOS is a little rough around the edges, No Google Apps...
I really, really like the Samsung Gear S2. I like it because it looks and feels like a proper watch and you don't have to fanny around poking the screen to do stuff on it. I mainly use smartwatches to see who's messaging or emailing me and for tracking...
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devontechsupport.com Updated:
2017-05-13 07:40:44
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Update: The Samsung Gear S2 is still a fine choice if you're an Android user, but we're looking toward the future. Rumor has it, the Samsung Gear S3 will be unveiled very soon. We have some high hopes for the next iteration of Samsung's excellent smartwat...
The Samsung Gear S2 is one of the best smartwatches on the market, the Korean company have clearly learnt a lot from their previous attempts, and their rivals.It's the embodiment of Samsung's tendency to iterate under the spotlight, the culmination of sev...
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uk.hardware.info Updated:
2017-09-30 04:11:25
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Smartwatches are a product group where manufacturers still seem to be hopeful in, if you look at the number of models that have been released. We decided to take a look at all the smartwatches we've tested recently to find out which one is the best. F...
Anno 2016 a smartwatch cannot be labeled unmissable and essential. It's definitely a nice gadget to have, but you'll get through the day just fine without one, without ever feeling that you miss something. Manufacturers have realized that marketing a sm...
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techent.tv Updated:
2017-10-21 01:33:33
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Samsung released their latest entry into the wearables arena, the Samsung Gear S2. Take a look at what comes in the box when you buy a Gear S2.Stay tuned for more on the Samsung Gear S2.Don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube Channe l for more videos and...
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The Samsung Gear S2 smartwatch has great software and a thoughtful design going for it, but a paltry app selection and finicky voice recognition hold it back...
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SAMSUNG GEAR S2 review Price: 22,900/- Specification: • 1.2 inch Super AMOLED screen • 360X360 pixels • 49.8X42.3 mm • Tizen with exynos 3250 dual • 512 RAM, 4GB ROM • Dust and water resistant • 250 mAh battery First Impressions: Love at first sight is...
The Gear S2 is a smart buy and is definitely a value for your money. Its rich in display validating the price and proving it is best in its kind of watches variations. It gives you accurate info about your health and will keep you fit and will notify on t...
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mymobileindia.com Updated:
2016-11-23 07:51:36
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Wearable technology has long been panned for its lack of style and substance. But that doesn't mean the future will be gloomy – Samsung is back in action with the Gear S2. The Gear S2 is a good choice for smartwatch hunters – and not just because it has b...
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The Gear S2 not only supports touch input but also has a rotating bezel for navigation and two hardware keys on the side for home and back. While rotating bezel sounds a bit complicated, it is really smooth and easy to use for navigating. I got accustomed...
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gogi.in
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2016-11-23 07:51:36
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The next Smartwatch that Samsung launched called the Gear S2 is pretty interesting and innovative. The Samsung Gear S2 is using a new style of navigation; simply rotate the circular dial in clockwise or anti clockwise direction.Inside the circular box pac...
Samsung Gear S2 is an excellent Smartwatch with an innovative dial based navigation. The next best thing is the screen quality which is definitely better than when compared with the Moto 360 Smartwatch. Overall good performance, decent battery backup and...
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The smartwatch concept isn't exactly new anymore, but it's not every day that you see one out in the wild. This might be because a lot of people believe that watches need not be smart, while others see them as expensive toys that might be a lot of fun to...
Beautiful, solid design, Superb screen, Rotating bezel is awesome, Tizen interface, Decent watch faces...
Poor selection of apps, Minor connectivity issues, Expensive...
Samsung tries a lot of new ideas when it comes to electronics, and many of its projects have turned out really well. The Korean company has seen success with its smartphones, tablets and TVs already, and has now cracked the budding smartwatch segment with...
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techmagnifier.com Updated:
2016-11-23 07:51:36
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When Samsung launched its original Gear S in 2014, the rectangular based smartwatch met with a yowling MEH from tech enthusiasts and customers all over the world. But then, Gear S was an exorbitantly ambitious wearable with lots of expectations, which was...
Subtle Design, Innovative Rotating Bezel, Bright, Sharp & Responsive Screen, Compatible with Most of the Android Phones, Long Battery Life, Intuitive Controls, IP68 Certified, Solid SHealth App...
Tizen OS Still Lacks Good Apps Selection, Average S Voice Assistant...
The use of Turnable Bezel in Samsung Gear S2 makes it a pure genius. Samsung has managed to cash in with its new approach, and I won't be surprised when the similar spinning design idea gets copied by the rivals. The rotating bezel is a freshest and one o...
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As the only gym buff in the office I got first dibs on the Gear S2. The watch has an extremely sleek finish; it's so good that I often find myself staring at it for no apparent reason.Putting aside the obvious feeling I have for my new gadget, the first t...
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Samsung is definitely a veteran on the smartwatch scene, perhaps even more so than LG. The Korean giant has already done a few experiments in the field, some of which arguably quite successful, but the Gear S2 might just be the biggest one yet.The Gear S2...
The Gear S2 is an interesting new player in the wearable realm that definitely offers a twist or two of its own to impress. Granted, that is still the case with most other offers in the fresh and rapidly-developing smartwatch niche, but the Gear S2 is a t...
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Samsung’s freshly announced Gear S2 smartwatch has piqued our interest ever since we caught a first glimpse of its circular display and sleek UI several months ago. The Tizen OS wearable device made made a brief cameo at the Samsung Galaxy Note5 launch ev...
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With smartphones being in our pockets we've also got smart watches on our wrists. And today we've got many options for smart watches, we've got the Moto 360, LG's Smartwatch Urbane, and Pebble's Time. But all these smartwatches still are at many places no...
Good built quality, Stunning display, Accurate sensor feedback, Support for Non Galaxy devices is pretty good...
Lack of quality apps, Battery life could be better...
Its a fun Smartwatch which feels a bit let down with the App store and battery life...
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Samsung is going to unveil its Galaxy Gear smartwatch for this year, the Galaxy Gear S3, at Berlin on August 31, 2016. Samsung tweeted the launch news on its global twitter handle.Samsung's previous generation Gear S2 was quite a head turner, which won ou...
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The Samsung Gear S2 smartwatch has great software and a thoughtful design going for it, but a paltry app selection and finicky voice recognition hold it back...
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