Samsung are expected to announce their new Samsung Galaxy Gear 2 smart watch at Mobile World Congress next week, along with their new flagship smartphone the Samsung Galaxy S5.
The Samsung Galaxy Gear runs Android, and we had thought that the Samsung Galaxy Gear 2 would also run Android, although according to a recent report by , Samsung have chosen their new open source Tizen OS for the Galaxy Gear 2.
Samsung is trying to push Tizen as a new mobile OS and the company recently announced that it had 15 new partners for Tizen, we are expecting to see some Tizen powered devices next week.
Design and Features of the Samsung Galaxy Gear 2
The Samsung Galaxy Gear 2 is said to come with a new design over the first version, the device may come with some sort of flexible curved display. This would be a significant upgrade from the original Galaxy Gear, which featured a more traditional rectangular screen. A flexible display could offer a more comfortable fit on the wrist and potentially provide a larger screen area without increasing the overall size of the watch.
In addition to the new display, the Galaxy Gear 2 is expected to include a variety of new features. Rumors suggest that it may have improved battery life, which was a common complaint with the original model. Enhanced fitness tracking capabilities, such as a heart rate monitor and more advanced activity tracking, are also anticipated. These features would make the Galaxy Gear 2 a more competitive option in the growing market for fitness-focused smartwatches.
Tizen OS: A New Direction for Samsung
The decision to use Tizen OS instead of Android is a bold move by Samsung. Tizen is an open-source operating system that Samsung has been developing in collaboration with other companies, including Intel. By using Tizen, Samsung aims to create a more unified and optimized experience across its devices. Tizen is designed to be lightweight and efficient, which could lead to better performance and battery life for the Galaxy Gear 2.
Samsung has been actively promoting Tizen and recently announced that it had 15 new partners for the OS. This growing support could help Tizen gain traction in the competitive mobile operating system market. In addition to smartwatches, Samsung is expected to release other Tizen-powered devices, such as smartphones and smart TVs, in the near future.
We should have more details on the new Samsung Galaxy Gear 2 at Mobile World Congress next week, it will be interesting to see if the device ends up running Android or Tizen. The choice of operating system could have a significant impact on the user experience and the overall success of the device.
Source Engadget
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