[Poll] Samsung launch Galaxy Gear smartwatch

[rajat]

Samsung Electronics Co Ltd unveiled a smartwatch on Wednesday that works as an accessory to its market-leading Galaxy smartphones, with a small screen offering basic functions like photos, hands-free calls and instant messaging.

The smartwatch features a 1.63-inch (4.14-cm) screen as well as a basic camera, and will connect to Samsung's latest Galaxy Note 3 smartphone via wireless Bluetooth technology.

It will make calls, display messages, record videos and snap photos, all while the user's phone stays in their pocket or handbag.

Samsung Galaxy Gear smartwatch has up to 70 dedicated applications including some basic fitness apps such as a step-counting passometer.

[dheeraj]

Will be available only in USA currently.

Launch Price $299

[sombir]

When will this watch be available in India???

[rajat]

Sony has the launched SmartWatch 2, the successor to its SmartWatch, at a price of Rs. 14,990 in the Indian market. The wearable device would be available in October.

The launch comes just after a day of Samsung releasing its own smartwatch, the Galaxy Gear, in India for Rs. 22,990.