Samsung Galaxy Gear smartwatch to feature 2.5in OLED screen


  • TECH
  • Thursday, 22 Aug 2013

HIGHLY ANTICIPATED: Samsung plans to introduce a smartwatch which is likely to feature a 2.5in screen and run on Android 4.1. - AFPRelaxnews 2013

While the world waits for Samsung to present its first smartwatch in the lead up to IFA on Sept 4, the tech world is abuzz with rumours on the features of the device bloggers are calling the "Galaxy Gear," pending Samsung's announcement of the official name.

According to GigaOM, the watch is likely to feature a 2.5in screen and run on Android 4.1. 

Citing "sources close to Samsung," the American tech website reports that the Galaxy Gear will sport a square 2.5in OLED touchscreen with a resolution of 320x320 pixels.

Other features predicted include an integrated NFC chip, a camera and integrated speakers. The smartwatch is said to include a dual-core Exynos processor clocking out at 1.5GHz, allowing it to run under the Android 4.1 platform.

A Bluetooth connection will reportedly allow the device to connect to other Samsung terminals. The site also reports that the smartwatch has already been sent to certain developers.

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