When it comes to wearable technology, experts appear to agree on two points. First, that the devices, particularly those aimed at the wearer's wrist, rather than the wearer's face, are destined for the mainstream. And second, that Samsung was so desperate to get into the market ahead of potential rivals that its first attempt at a smartwatch, the Galaxy Gear, was less than impressive.
When it launched in September, the US$299 (RM900) device only worked with one smartphone -- the latest Samsung Galaxy Note phablet, and its features and functions amounted to little more than mirroring the handset's screen and offering remote control of the music player.
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