Samsung Gear S3, Gear S2 and Gear Fit 2 finally gain iPhone compatibility

by Florin Troaca / Jan 07, 2017, 4:05 PM

Samsung Gear S3, Gear S2 and Gear Fit 2 finally gain iPhone compatibility

Samsung has been working to make its wearable devices compatible with iOS for quite some time, and now it's finally completed the task. As of today, January 7, the Samsung Gear S3 Frontier, Gear S3 Classic, Gear S2, and Gear Fit 2 can be used with iPhones (not older than the iPhone 5) running iOS 9.0 or above.

To pair your iPhone with one of the Samsung wearables mentioned here, you'll first need to download the official Gear S or Gear Fit app - these are available for free via the Apple App Store. Once the proper app is installed and you run it, you'll be guided through all the necessary steps to complete the pairing.

Now that they've gained support for iOS, the Samsung Gear S3, Gear S2 and Gear Fit 2 work with most relevant smartphone models out there, as they've been compatible with Android since the very beginning. Not bad, considering the fact that these wearables run Tizen, right?

source: Samsung

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26 Comments

1. tedkord

Posts: 17365; Member since: Jun 17, 2009

Nice.

posted on Jan 07, 2017, 4:52 PM 0

2. kryme

Posts: 469; Member since: Oct 24, 2013

Actually this is good news

posted on Jan 07, 2017, 5:05 PM 0

3. Klinton

Posts: 1409; Member since: Oct 24, 2016

Actually The Best device of this BS category. Period!! Well, the lame Apple watch might sold much more, but that's because of the zombies. That buy anything from the magical brand. Once they move to other company, Apple is down. It has happened with Nokia before(and not only). Losing zombies, they are losing the top buyers.

posted on Jan 07, 2017, 5:23 PM 5

7. nctx77

Posts: 2540; Member since: Sep 03, 2013

Really dude? This has been predicted by haters for what 20 years? Get a life!!

posted on Jan 07, 2017, 6:58 PM 2

17. Klinton

Nothing is forever dude. Especially if the company doesn't move ahead, but just started to count on the brand love. (see Nokia, Sony, ...and so on) BTW Apple is what it it is, not for 20 years, but not more than 7 years(the most profitable Pyramid on Wall Street) and that's only one product: iPhone.

posted on Jan 07, 2017, 9:33 PM 0

20. Klinton

BTW did I say that Apple will be dead? No!

posted on Jan 07, 2017, 9:52 PM 0

10. darkkjedii

Posts: 31105; Member since: Feb 05, 2011

Why do they have to be zombies? Why not be people, who just prefer Apple products. I preferred Apple products, till I felt Samsung was better for me in the phone department, and I'll move from Samsung, if I feel someone else is better.

posted on Jan 07, 2017, 8:17 PM 4

18. Klinton

Sorry if the word 'zombies' bothers you, man. BTW I respect you. And I don't mean you! By the word 'zombies' I don't mean ppl that just use iPhone or other Apple's products. I mean this part of the ppl's population that ALWAYS go blindly for some 'trendy' brand. No matter ...TV's, phones, cars, clothes, shoes...dictators...messiahs...and get fanatic. And there will always be such. See 17

posted on Jan 07, 2017, 9:47 PM 4

23. darkkjedii

Understood.

posted on Jan 08, 2017, 6:44 AM 0

22. ibend

Posts: 6747; Member since: Sep 30, 2014

"till I felt Samsung was better" u're not a zombie then :-/ 'zombies' didnt even bother trying or even think about other brands

posted on Jan 08, 2017, 2:19 AM 0

26. AlikMalix unregistered

I try android best every 2 years (my upgrade cycle)... is it ok with you that it doesn't suit me? You guys overhype android, so far all devices including the AllMighty Note has been "meh". Being a frequent on tech sites, I know just about anything I need to to make a proper decision - don't you think?

posted on Jan 09, 2017, 6:17 AM 0

14. kiko007

Posts: 7493; Member since: Feb 17, 2016

"Losing zombies, they are losing the top buyers." Says the "Note conspiracy" nut job. Blaming international powers for the failure of a damn phone......you need serious psychological treatment for that level of crazy.

posted on Jan 07, 2017, 8:58 PM 2

19. Klinton

Did you say something?? Nothing. Again. LOL

posted on Jan 07, 2017, 9:50 PM 0

4. abdoualgeria

Posts: 928; Member since: Jul 27, 2015

Pls phonearena re-review the gear s3 and give it 9.8/10 ...

posted on Jan 07, 2017, 5:31 PM 2

5. ph00ny

Posts: 2033; Member since: May 26, 2011

it will score 7.8 at most

posted on Jan 07, 2017, 5:37 PM 1

9. sissy246

Posts: 7121; Member since: Mar 04, 2015

I agree the gear 3 is a lot better watch then the the iwatch but got a lower score. iphonearena will never give a better score.

posted on Jan 07, 2017, 8:01 PM 5

12. ctdog4748

Posts: 797; Member since: Mar 05, 2016

Since you own neither watch I'm curious as to how you can be so adamant in your opinion.

posted on Jan 07, 2017, 8:26 PM 0

13. sissy246

Will I know someone with a gear 3 and I read a lot about both.

posted on Jan 07, 2017, 8:57 PM 3

6. TechieXP1969

Posts: 14967; Member since: Sep 25, 2013

Gonna try it with my iPad Pro. See what the Gear will have or not have vs the device running on Samsung's own devices?!

posted on Jan 07, 2017, 5:40 PM 0

8. AlikMalix unregistered

To me a watch is just a fashion accessory, smart watch must look good too. This is good news as I do like the frontier - will be looking out for a full iOS functions article (hint, PA). And if it does half the stuff Apple Watch does - I'll be getting one as soon as a good sale comes along. Apple needs to really get the design gears adjusted (either hire new talent or fix Ive and Cook - those two are broken). Really good news for those iOS users who want a rugged smartwatch design. And Samsung is about to tap into the iOS customer base - where most of the money and profit is at.

posted on Jan 07, 2017, 7:03 PM 0

11. ctdog4748

Can't reply to texts, can't see attached images in texts, no Samsung Pay. Other than that, it's actually a pretty good implementation.

posted on Jan 07, 2017, 8:21 PM 0

15. cmdacos

Posts: 4220; Member since: Nov 01, 2016

Too bad Samsung pay isn't along for the ride. Would be nice for Apple users to be able to tap and pay virtually everywhere.

posted on Jan 07, 2017, 9:01 PM 0

16. ctdog4748

Totally agree. That was probably their fear though, losing people to Samsung Pay. I myself make it a point to bring my S7 with me every time I go shopping, the reward points Samsung offers makes it the obvious choice to use over Apple Pay, which offers zero incentives.

posted on Jan 07, 2017, 9:12 PM 1

21. Alpha1

Posts: 100; Member since: Jul 06, 2016

Great, now scumbag Apple owners can now actually use a decent looking watch instead a joke rectangle on their wrists.

posted on Jan 08, 2017, 12:57 AM 2

24. sissy246

We may all not see eye to eye sometimes, but I really don't think anyone on here is scumbags.

posted on Jan 08, 2017, 8:31 AM 2

25. AlikMalix unregistered

People like you are the reason why we can't have a decent tech talk on forums. All we do because you is defend and criticize each other's choice in a passive aggressive manner. Learn some respect.