Tuesday 10 January 2017

Samsung launches Gear S3 smartwatch

Samsung has launched its much-awaited Gear S3 smartwatch in India. Originally unveiled in September 2016 at the IFA tradeshow in Berlin, Germany, the Gear S3 is available in two variants - Frontier and Classic.

The company has launched both variants in the country, at a price tag of Rs 28,500. The device is set to go on sale from January 18 and will be available across authorized retail outlets.

In terms of specifications, Samsung Gear S3 features a 1.3-inch circular Super AMOLED display of 360x360 pixel resolution and 278ppi pixel density. It comes with a rotating bezel and new enhanced features. The smartwatch also has a full-colour 'Always On' display with Corning Gorilla Glass SR+ protection.

Powering the Gear S3 is a dual-core 1GHz processor coupled with 768MB of RAM. Internal storage of the Gear S3, however, stays the same as that of Gear S2 - 4GB.

he wearable comes with IP68 rating for dust and water resistance. It also has a heart rate sensor along with other connectivity options such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, GPS and Glonass. Having wireless charging support, the wearable packs a 380mAh battery.

Both variants of the Gear S3 will be available with 22mm straps. The two variants differ in terms of weight, design and connectivity options available. While the Frontier variant weighs 62g, sports a rugged outdoor 'enduring' style and is 3G/LTE-enabled, the Classic version weighs 57g, has a 'minimalistic elegant' desig.

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