Samsung could bring standalone calling features to its Gear 2 smart-watch

posted by Luis D. / Mar 19, 2014, 2:39 AM

Samsung could bring standalone calling features to its Gear 2 smart-watch

The Korea Herald says that SamsungElectronics and the South Korean Telecom are discussing a new SamsungGear 2 smart-watch with standalone calling features - that is, phone callswith no pairing to a smartphone. Currently, the Galaxy Gear and theGear 2 can make calls only while tethered to a Galaxy smartphone. The Gear 2v2, however, will have a SIM-card (USIM) slot and 3G connectivity. Presumably, the South Korean carrier will lock it to its own network.

A representative of SK Telecomconfirmed that the new Gear 2 will be initially released in Korea,but it's possible that it will reach global markets later. Meanwhile,the Samsung Gear 2, Gear 2 Neo, and Gear Fit will be up for sale inthe coming weeks.

source: KoreaHerald via GFor Games

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1. alaw.14

Posts: 426; Member since: Sep 10, 2013

Nice! That was the only problem i had with my gear. Definetly looking foward to the gear 2 and s5.

posted on Mar 19, 2014, 2:46 AM 1

3. Tizen007

Posts: 575; Member since: Jan 07, 2014

TBH I think the GS5 render is horrible with the gray line around the edges of the phone but the actual S5 in real pictures and videos looks decent.

posted on Mar 19, 2014, 2:58 AM 0

4. Tizen007

Posts: 575; Member since: Jan 07, 2014

especially the electric blue one.

posted on Mar 19, 2014, 2:59 AM 0

2. Tizen007

Posts: 575; Member since: Jan 07, 2014

I'll definitely get the brown Gear 2 when it comes out.

posted on Mar 19, 2014, 2:51 AM 2

5. kanagadeepan

Posts: 1264; Member since: Jan 24, 2012

OMG, Sammy you need NOT add all features into every device. Then what, kitchen sink in a smart watch??? In near future we will see smartwatch with 4" display and S-Pen... Make it operable with all Android devices, even iOS and WP devices and NOT just your Galaxy of plastic remains. Keep It Simple Silly...

posted on Mar 19, 2014, 3:46 AM 1

6. Tizen007

Posts: 575; Member since: Jan 07, 2014

If you don't like it don't waste your time and troll "silly"...

posted on Mar 19, 2014, 3:50 AM 2

8. rockers123

Posts: 137; Member since: Sep 08, 2013

Don't worry Its not for you nor India. Its for Korea

posted on Mar 19, 2014, 5:11 AM 0

7. alumoyo

Posts: 392; Member since: Aug 26, 2013

Déjà vu:http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_s9110-2885.php

posted on Mar 19, 2014, 4:07 AM 1

9. JunitoNH

Posts: 1946; Member since: Feb 15, 2012

If this happens......you are going to see a lot of _ icks........_ick(s) Tracey, that is, look alike, walking around talking to their wrist. http://dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2013/09/12/the-smart-watch-has-been-a-holy-grail-long-before

posted on Mar 20, 2014, 5:17 PM 0

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