Samsung has just revealed the latest smartwatch to join its ever-growing range of wearables.
The all-new Gear Sport is aimed squarely at the fitness market with the device packed with features to help improve your daily workout.
The Gear Sport has just been announced at the IFA technology show in Berlin with Samsung boasting that it is “designed to help consumers of varying fitness levels meet their goals and aspirations.”
The Gear Sport now features a improved water resistance and, like the Apple Watch, can monitor your daily swim in the pool.
It also has automatic exercise recognition so it can detect what activity you are up and instantly record every step, run or bike ride.
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Plus improved heart rate monitoring gives a better overall view of your health.
To view all of this data is a 1.2-inch Circular Super AMOLED always-on display which is powered by a Dual Core 1.0 GHz and 300mAh battery.
Samsung’s new Gear Sport can connect to any Android smartphone but also has the ability to link up to Apple’s iPhone as well.
HERE’S A FULL LIST OF NEW FEATURES
Industry-Leading Water Resistance and Swim Tracking: An ideal companion for any swim – from laps to playing in the pool – these devices are 5 ATM1 certified for water resistance. Now with Speedo’s latest swimming training app, Speedo On, the Gear Sport also allow you to easily track key swim metrics.
Top-of-the-line Heart Rate Monitoring: With improved accuracy, the devices offer advanced real-time heart rate monitoring. They help you continuously monitor your heart activity – whether it’s enjoying a stress-free nap or an invigorating cycling class.
Premium Partnerships: Daily activity can be supplemented with updated Under Armour and Spotify partnerships.
Auto Activity Detection: Automatic activity detection built into the devices are in tune with your body and can recognize the following categories of activities: Walking, Running, Cycling and performing Dynamic Activities that could include dancing to basketball.
Personalised Motivation: You can customize your own wellness plan with tailored goals and alerts.
Speaking about the new devices, DJ Koh, President of Mobile Communications Business, Samsung Electronics, said: “At Samsung, we celebrate the everyday athlete – whether you’re going for a light jog, or training for your next triathlon.
“We have a long history of embracing choice and innovation, and our wearables are designed to help consumers of varying fitness levels meet their goals and aspirations.
“We want to help remove the stigma that fit can only mean one thing and that fitness trackers are complex and for only the most intense of workouts,
“Our new Samsung Gear wearables help consumers ‘go beyond fitness’ and enjoy an active, balanced and fulfilled life in a smart and seamless way.”
Samsung has also unveiled its new Gear Fit2 at today’s launch event.
This fitbess band tracks a huge variety of workouts and is fitted a Super AMOLED curved 1.5-inch touchscreen display to the front of the band.
This widescreen touchscreen is used to start, pause and stop a workout. It also displays make real-time updates and notifications.