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Samsung helps Canadians stay in the moment by expanding GALAXY Gear
compatibility across the GALAXY family of devices
MISSISSAUGA, ON, Nov. 21, 2013 /CNW/ - Samsung Canada, leaders of
innovation and one of the first to introduce wearable technology to the
Canadian marketplace, announced today the expanded compatibility of the
GALAXY Gear with the GALAXY S4, GALAXY S4 mini, GALAXY SIII, GALAXY
Note 3 (previously available) and the GALAXY Note II. Arriving just in
time for Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping, the GALAXY Gear is the
perfect companion for premium GALAXY smartphones, combining smart
device connectivity, tailored technological features and stylish
design.
"The GALAXY Gear has launched Samsung to the forefront of wearable
technology by delivering true innovation beyond what anyone else in the
industry currently offers," said Paul Brannen, Senior Vice President,
Enterprise and Mobile Solutions, Samsung Canada. "Canadians want
technology that helps make their lives easier and more enjoyable, which
is why we're excited to extend the compatibility of the GALAXY Gear to
our growing GALAXY family of devices."
Combining smart device connectivity, tailored features and an
impressive, stylish design, GALAXY Gear is the perfect companion device
that enhances everyday life. This device offers a host of features such
as Quick Glance to preview messages sent to the phone, Voice Memo to capture important thoughts or conversations from the wrist and Auto Lock, which locks the smartphone screen when it is more than 1.5 metres from
GALAXY Gear.
The GALAXY Gear is the perfect companion for:
-- The Multi-tasking Mom:The built-in speakerlets busy moms make
hands-free calls directly from the Gear, helping them get
things done on the go. When in a rush, the Find My Device
feature helps users locate their phone instantly by making
their GALAXY smart device beep, illuminate and vibrate.
Additionally, snapping photos of the kids on the playground is
easy with the Memographerfeature, a 1.9 Megapixel camera built
directly into the Gear.
-- The Trend Setting Fashionista:Make the GALAXY Gear your
signature feature. With an understated elegance, refined design
and high-quality finishes, GALAXY Gear is more than just a
beautiful accessory, it's a game changer. Canada's fashionistas
can personalize the devices with 10 preloaded clock options to
complement any style or season. In addition to the previously
announced colours (Jet Black, Wild Orange and Oatmeal Beige),
the new Mocha Gray colour is perfect for versatility.
-- The On-the-go Professional:Switch things into high gear with
the GALAXY Gear. Perfect for the busy professional running from
meetings to business dinners, the GALAXY Gear boasts a premium
look and feel as well as useful features to help stay
organized. Stay on top of important messages while chatting
with the boss by glancing at the notifications on your Gear
which summarizes all calls, texts and emails.Talk it out withS
Voicewhich allows you to draft notes, create new calendar items
and check the weather on the GALAXY Gear directly.
-- The Fitness Fanatic: The GALAXY Gear makes working out more
enjoyable with a Pedometer to help track your walking activity
using its built-in sensor technology. Whether you are on your
daily run, at the gym or walking to work, the Gear will
automatically monitor every step. With a quick swipe, users can
also control the music played on their Samsung GALAXY device.
Availability:
The GALAXY Gear is currently available on the GALAXY Note 3 and will be
available on the GALAXY S4, GALAXY S4 mini, GALAXY SIII and the GALAXY
Note II starting on November 29th, 2013 (timing varies by device and
carrier/retailer) in Jet Black, Wild Orange and Oatmeal Beige and now
Mocha Gray (colour availability varies by carrier/retailer) at the
following locations: Bell, Best Buy, Future Shop, London Drugs, Rogers,
Samsung Experience Shops at select Best Buy and Future Shop locations,
Samsung Experience Store, Tbooth wireless, TELUS, The Source,
Videotron, WIND Mobile and WIRELESSWAVE.
Additionally, Canadians who purchase the GALAXY Gear beginning on Black
Friday (November 29) through to December 2, 2013 will receive $50.00
off the retail price (MSRP $329.99) at participating carriers and
retailers.*
Samsung GALAXY Gear Product Specifications**
____________________________________________________________________
| Processor |800 MHz processor |
|________________|___________________________________________________|
| Display |1.63 inch (41.4mm) Super AMOLED (320 x 320) |
|________________|___________________________________________________|
| Camera |1.9 Megapixel BSI Sensor, Auto Focus Camera / Sound|
| |& Shot |
|________________|___________________________________________________|
| |Codec: H.264 |
| Video |Format: MP4 |
| |HD(720p) Playback & Recording |
|________________|___________________________________________________|
| Audio |Codec: AAC |
| |Format : M4A |
|________________|___________________________________________________|
| |Evernote watch app makes it easy to remember things|
| |by quickly capturing images and memories and |
| |bringing important reminders right to GALAXY Gear. |
| |___________________________________________________|
| |MyFitnessPal tracks your nutrition and exercise, |
| |empowering you to achieve your personal health and |
| |fitness goals. |
| |___________________________________________________|
| Featured Apps |Pocket, the leading way to save web content to view|
| |later on any device, brings text-to-speech article |
| |playback to GALAXY Gear. |
| |___________________________________________________|
| |TripIt from Concur makes it easy to organize travel|
| |plans in one place. |
| |___________________________________________________|
| |Vivino Wine Scanner allows you to take a photo of |
| |any wine and get to know all about it instantly. |
|________________|___________________________________________________|
| |Samsung Apps |
|Samsung Services|___________________________________________________|
| |ChatON: mobile communication service |
|________________|___________________________________________________|
| |Smart Relay, S Voice, Memographer, Voice Memo |
| |___________________________________________________|
| Additional |Auto Lock, Find My Device, Media Controller, |
| Features |Pedometer, Stopwatch, Timer |
| |___________________________________________________|
| |2 Microphones (Noise Cancellation), 1 Speaker |
|________________|___________________________________________________|
| Connectivity |Bluetooth® v 4.0 + BLE |
|________________|___________________________________________________|
| Sensor |Accelerometer, Gyroscope |
|________________|___________________________________________________|
| Memory |4GB Internal memory + 512 MB (RAM) |
|________________|___________________________________________________|
| Dimension |36.8 x 56.6 x 11.1 mm, 73.8g |
|________________|___________________________________________________|
| Battery |Standard battery, Li-ion 315mAh |
|________________|___________________________________________________|
*Certain conditions apply. While supplies last. Available colours may
vary. No rain checks. Participating retailers may vary. Offer valid
between November 29 and December 2, 2013.
** All functionality, features, specifications and other product
information provided in this document including, but not limited to,
the benefits, design, pricing, components, performance, availability,
and capabilities of the product are subject to change without notice or
obligation. Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
All other trademarks and logos remain the property of their respective
owners.
About Samsung Electronics Canada
Samsung Electronics Canada offers a broad range of award-winning
consumer electronics including televisions, smartphones, personal
computers, printers, cameras, home appliances, medical devices,
semiconductors and LED solutions. The Canadian arm, selected in 2013 as
one of Strategy Magazine's Brands of the Year, upholds Samsung's global
mission to open new possibilities for young minded consumers
everywhere, providing users premium experiences that are unparalleled
due to Samsung's innovative technology and stylish design. As a result,
Samsung has become a true leader in the consumer electronics industry
both in terms of business leadership and brand strength. In 2013,
Samsung was ranked #8 in the Interbrand 100 Best Global Brands and was
named as one of Marketing Magazine's 2012 Top 10 Marketers of the Year
in Canada.
To discover more, please visit http://www.samsung.com.
Follow Samsung Canada at facebook.com/SamsungCanada or on Twitter @SamsungCanada
SOURCE Samsung Electronics Canada Inc.
Samsung Electronics Canada Inc.
CONTACT: For more information or media inquiries:Â
Emily Getz
North Strategic for Samsung Canada
emily.getz@northstrategic.com
647.466.2602
Samsung helps Canadians stay in the moment by expanding GALAXY Gear
compatibility across the GALAXY family of devices
MISSISSAUGA, ON, Nov. 21, 2013 /CNW/ - Samsung Canada, leaders of
innovation and one of the first to introduce wearable technology to the
Canadian marketplace, announced today the expanded compatibility of the
GALAXY Gear with the GALAXY S4, GALAXY S4 mini, GALAXY SIII, GALAXY
Note 3 (previously available) and the GALAXY Note II. Arriving just in
time for Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping, the GALAXY Gear is the
perfect companion for premium GALAXY smartphones, combining smart
device connectivity, tailored technological features and stylish
design.
"The GALAXY Gear has launched Samsung to the forefront of wearable
technology by delivering true innovation beyond what anyone else in the
industry currently offers," said Paul Brannen, Senior Vice President,
Enterprise and Mobile Solutions, Samsung Canada. "Canadians want
technology that helps make their lives easier and more enjoyable, which
is why we're excited to extend the compatibility of the GALAXY Gear to
our growing GALAXY family of devices."
Combining smart device connectivity, tailored features and an
impressive, stylish design, GALAXY Gear is the perfect companion device
that enhances everyday life. This device offers a host of features such
as Quick Glance to preview messages sent to the phone, Voice Memo to capture important thoughts or conversations from the wrist and Auto Lock, which locks the smartphone screen when it is more than 1.5 metres from
GALAXY Gear.
The GALAXY Gear is the perfect companion for:
-- The Multi-tasking Mom:The built-in speakerlets busy moms make
hands-free calls directly from the Gear, helping them get
things done on the go. When in a rush, the Find My Device
feature helps users locate their phone instantly by making
their GALAXY smart device beep, illuminate and vibrate.
Additionally, snapping photos of the kids on the playground is
easy with the Memographerfeature, a 1.9 Megapixel camera built
directly into the Gear.
-- The Trend Setting Fashionista:Make the GALAXY Gear your
signature feature. With an understated elegance, refined design
and high-quality finishes, GALAXY Gear is more than just a
beautiful accessory, it's a game changer. Canada's fashionistas
can personalize the devices with 10 preloaded clock options to
complement any style or season. In addition to the previously
announced colours (Jet Black, Wild Orange and Oatmeal Beige),
the new Mocha Gray colour is perfect for versatility.
-- The On-the-go Professional:Switch things into high gear with
the GALAXY Gear. Perfect for the busy professional running from
meetings to business dinners, the GALAXY Gear boasts a premium
look and feel as well as useful features to help stay
organized. Stay on top of important messages while chatting
with the boss by glancing at the notifications on your Gear
which summarizes all calls, texts and emails.Talk it out withS
Voicewhich allows you to draft notes, create new calendar items
and check the weather on the GALAXY Gear directly.
-- The Fitness Fanatic: The GALAXY Gear makes working out more
enjoyable with a Pedometer to help track your walking activity
using its built-in sensor technology. Whether you are on your
daily run, at the gym or walking to work, the Gear will
automatically monitor every step. With a quick swipe, users can
also control the music played on their Samsung GALAXY device.
Availability:
The GALAXY Gear is currently available on the GALAXY Note 3 and will be
available on the GALAXY S4, GALAXY S4 mini, GALAXY SIII and the GALAXY
Note II starting on November 29th, 2013 (timing varies by device and
carrier/retailer) in Jet Black, Wild Orange and Oatmeal Beige and now
Mocha Gray (colour availability varies by carrier/retailer) at the
following locations: Bell, Best Buy, Future Shop, London Drugs, Rogers,
Samsung Experience Shops at select Best Buy and Future Shop locations,
Samsung Experience Store, Tbooth wireless, TELUS, The Source,
Videotron, WIND Mobile and WIRELESSWAVE.
Additionally, Canadians who purchase the GALAXY Gear beginning on Black
Friday (November 29) through to December 2, 2013 will receive $50.00
off the retail price (MSRP $329.99) at participating carriers and
retailers.*
Samsung GALAXY Gear Product Specifications**
____________________________________________________________________
| Processor |800 MHz processor |
|________________|___________________________________________________|
| Display |1.63 inch (41.4mm) Super AMOLED (320 x 320) |
|________________|___________________________________________________|
| Camera |1.9 Megapixel BSI Sensor, Auto Focus Camera / Sound|
| |& Shot |
|________________|___________________________________________________|
| |Codec: H.264 |
| Video |Format: MP4 |
| |HD(720p) Playback & Recording |
|________________|___________________________________________________|
| Audio |Codec: AAC |
| |Format : M4A |
|________________|___________________________________________________|
| |Evernote watch app makes it easy to remember things|
| |by quickly capturing images and memories and |
| |bringing important reminders right to GALAXY Gear. |
| |___________________________________________________|
| |MyFitnessPal tracks your nutrition and exercise, |
| |empowering you to achieve your personal health and |
| |fitness goals. |
| |___________________________________________________|
| Featured Apps |Pocket, the leading way to save web content to view|
| |later on any device, brings text-to-speech article |
| |playback to GALAXY Gear. |
| |___________________________________________________|
| |TripIt from Concur makes it easy to organize travel|
| |plans in one place. |
| |___________________________________________________|
| |Vivino Wine Scanner allows you to take a photo of |
| |any wine and get to know all about it instantly. |
|________________|___________________________________________________|
| |Samsung Apps |
|Samsung Services|___________________________________________________|
| |ChatON: mobile communication service |
|________________|___________________________________________________|
| |Smart Relay, S Voice, Memographer, Voice Memo |
| |___________________________________________________|
| Additional |Auto Lock, Find My Device, Media Controller, |
| Features |Pedometer, Stopwatch, Timer |
| |___________________________________________________|
| |2 Microphones (Noise Cancellation), 1 Speaker |
|________________|___________________________________________________|
| Connectivity |Bluetooth® v 4.0 + BLE |
|________________|___________________________________________________|
| Sensor |Accelerometer, Gyroscope |
|________________|___________________________________________________|
| Memory |4GB Internal memory + 512 MB (RAM) |
|________________|___________________________________________________|
| Dimension |36.8 x 56.6 x 11.1 mm, 73.8g |
|________________|___________________________________________________|
| Battery |Standard battery, Li-ion 315mAh |
|________________|___________________________________________________|
*Certain conditions apply. While supplies last. Available colours may
vary. No rain checks. Participating retailers may vary. Offer valid
between November 29 and December 2, 2013.
** All functionality, features, specifications and other product
information provided in this document including, but not limited to,
the benefits, design, pricing, components, performance, availability,
and capabilities of the product are subject to change without notice or
obligation. Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
All other trademarks and logos remain the property of their respective
owners.
About Samsung Electronics Canada
Samsung Electronics Canada offers a broad range of award-winning
consumer electronics including televisions, smartphones, personal
computers, printers, cameras, home appliances, medical devices,
semiconductors and LED solutions. The Canadian arm, selected in 2013 as
one of Strategy Magazine's Brands of the Year, upholds Samsung's global
mission to open new possibilities for young minded consumers
everywhere, providing users premium experiences that are unparalleled
due to Samsung's innovative technology and stylish design. As a result,
Samsung has become a true leader in the consumer electronics industry
both in terms of business leadership and brand strength. In 2013,
Samsung was ranked #8 in the Interbrand 100 Best Global Brands and was
named as one of Marketing Magazine's 2012 Top 10 Marketers of the Year
in Canada.
To discover more, please visit http://www.samsung.com.
Follow Samsung Canada at facebook.com/SamsungCanada or on Twitter @SamsungCanada
SOURCE Samsung Electronics Canada Inc.
Samsung Electronics Canada Inc.
CONTACT: For more information or media inquiries:Â
Emily Getz
North Strategic for Samsung Canada
emily.getz@northstrategic.com
647.466.2602