Samsung delivers an everyday-ready
smartwatch with timeless design, LTE connectivity, smart payment
features and more
Samsung Electronics America, Inc. today unveiled the Gear
S3, a striking and innovative smartwatch that further expands
Samsung’s diverse wearables portfolio. With the new Gear S3 joining
Gear Fit2 and Gear S2, Samsung will continue to meet the varying
needs of consumers. Inspired by traditional timepieces and the art
of watchmaking, the Gear S3 combines timeless design with the
latest in mobile technology, including LTE and Bluetooth
connectivity, mobile payments, IP68 water resistance, and built-in
GPS.
“With the Gear S3, we continue to build on our wearables
heritage of offering diverse choices to enhance consumers’ unique
lifestyles,” said Younghee Lee, Executive Vice President of Global
Marketing, Mobile Communications Business at Samsung Electronics.
“Samsung Gear S2 achieved meaningful progress in the smartwatch
category with a personalized watch face and a versatile rotating
bezel that provided an intuitive smartwatch experience. Now with
the new Gear S3, we expand our Gear collection and introduce not
only a great smartwatch, but a great watch. With smart capabilities
and sophisticated, elegant design, the Gear S3 marks a significant
addition to our smartwatch portfolio.”
Gear S3 frontier and Gear S3 classic: Timeless Design
The Gear S3 draws inspiration from the world’s great watchmakers
and evokes the contours of traditional timepieces, from buckle to
bezel. It is available in two brilliantly bold designs to suit any
lifestyle: frontier and classic.
The Gear S3 frontier evokes an active, sporty look with an
enduring style that blends form and function – perfect for business
or leisure. The Gear S3 classic features the minimal, elegant style
of many iconic timepieces. The classic model was designed
meticulously to attain the same consistency and balance of a
well-crafted luxury watch. Both Gear S3 wearables fuse design with
cutting-edge technology. With a full-color, Always On Display, the
Gear S3 tells time at a glance just like a traditional watch.
With both Gear S3 frontier and classic, users can customize the
Always On circular UX to complement their personal style. The Gear
S3 is compatible with standard 22mm watchbands, so consumers can
easily make a switch to match any outfit or special occasion.
Samsung will also introduce unique and artistic watch faces and
band designs through a special partnership with renowned artist and
industrial designer Arik Levy.
Unprecedented Standalone Connectivity
The Gear S3 frontier with LTE further establishes Samsung’s
leadership in connected smartwatches. Untethered from their
smartphones, users can receive and answer calls in HD, send
messages, and use connected apps on the go1.
With built-in GPS functionality on both the frontier and
classic, users can accurately monitor their daily fitness
activities, while the Alti/barometer and Speedometer allow users to
track everything from distance traveled to sudden changes in
weather. The Gear S3’s built-in speaker activates voice messaging
and the ability listen to music on the go.
Enhanced User Experience
With the Gear S3, Samsung continues the UI innovation that
defines its wearables portfolio. With just one rotation of the
bezel, Gear S3 users can answer or reject calls and access other
key functions. By writing or drawing on the display, messages
automatically convert to texts and emojis. Users can also create
short reminders and to-do lists to manage even the most hectic
schedules with the Reminders application.
Everyday Ready—And Everywhere Ready
The Gear S3 combines the stylish design of a luxury watch with
rugged construction. In addition to its sleek look, the Gear S3
meets IP68 standards for water and dust resistance2 so consumers
can get through their day, regardless of weather conditions. For
the first time on the Gear series, the Gear S3 features Corning®
Gorilla® Glass SR+, which is specifically designed for wearable
devices to provide a tough, scratch resistant and crisp
display.
Smart and Secure Payments from Your Wrist
Gear S3 delivers unprecedented mobile payment integration. Users
will be able to make a purchase almost anywhere they can swipe or
tap a card with Samsung Pay for the Gear S3. With Magnetic Secure
Transmission (MST) and Near Field Communication (NFC) support, Gear
S3 users will be able to make a purchase with Samsung Pay at over
90 percent of the top 250 merchants across the U.S.3
Samsung Pay for the Gear S3 also delivers the enhanced security
of the industry-leading Samsung Knox platform so users should feel
safe and secure knowing that their credit and debit information
will remain safe.
Samsung App Ecosystem
Consumers can access a diverse range of apps, including fitness,
music, news, sports and travel apps—all optimized for the Gear
lineup of devices, including the Gear S2 and Gear S3. Through an
open collaboration with developers and partners, Samsung continues
to enrich its wearable app ecosystem and provide users with a
unique smartwatch experience.
For the first time ever on a smartwatch, the Samsung Knox Tizen
Wearable SDK will be available to third parties, enabling the
development of customized applications for Samsung’s wearable
ecosystem.
U.S. Availability
The Gear S3 will be available later this year at major
retailers, including Best Buy, Amazon, Macy’s and Samsung.com, as
well as wireless providers. AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon will
carry the LTE connected version of the Gear S3 frontier. Wireless
providers will announce availability and pricing.
Gear S3 Product Specification
Samsung Gear S3
Gear S3 frontier Gear S3 classic
Model Bluetooth® and WiFi, LTE
Bluetooth® and WiFi
Display
1.3” Circular Super AMOLED360 x 360,
278ppiFull Color Always On DisplayCorning® Gorilla® Glass SR+
AP Dual core 1.0 GHz
OS
Tizen Based Wearable Platform 2.3.2
Size
46 x 49 x 12.962g
46 x 49 x 12.957g
Strap Standard 22mm Standard
22mm
Memory 4GB Internal memory, 768MB RAM
Connectivity
4G/LTE, Bluetooth® 4.2, Wi-Fi b/g/n,NFC,
MST, A-GPS/Glonass
Bluetooth® 4.2, Wi-Fi b/g/n,NFC, MST,
GPS/Glonass
Bluetooth® 4.2, Wi-Fi b/g/n,NFC, MST,
GPS/Glonass
Sensor Accelerometer, Gyro, Barometer, HRM,
Ambient light
Battery 380mAh
Charge
Wireless charging (WPC Inductive)
Durability
IP68 water & dust resistance
Compatibility
Android 4.4↑ & RAM 1.5GB +
For additional product information, please visit
http://www.samsungmobilepress.com.
1Samsung Gear S3 (frontier/4G LTE) is a companion device for
compatible Android smartphones, sold separately. Initial pairing
with compatible phone and separate qualifying wireless plan
required. Stand alone functionality is limited if paired phone is
not powered on or connected to a wireless network. Network coverage
not available everywhere. Consult carrier for details.2Dust and
water resistant based on IP68 rating, which tests submersion up to
5 feet for up to 30 minutes.3Make up to five payments on your Solis
without a Galaxy smartphone nearby after initial setup. Reload
payment capability by connecting to a Galaxy smartphone via
Bluetooth. Only compatible with select cards, carriers and Samsung
devices; see the Samsung Pay Support page
http://www.samsung.com/us/support/owners/app/samsung-pay#compatibility
for compatibility information.
About Samsung Electronics America, Inc.
Headquartered in Ridgefield Park, N.J., Samsung Electronics
America, Inc. (SEA), is a recognized innovative leader in consumer
electronics, mobile devices and enterprise solutions. A wholly
owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., SEA is pushing
beyond the limits of today’s technology and providing consumers and
organizations with a portfolio of groundbreaking products in
appliances, home entertainment, Internet of Things, mobile
computing, smartphones, virtual reality, wireless infrastructure
and wearables, in addition to offering leading content and services
related to mobile payments, 360-degree VR video, customer support
and more. Samsung is a pioneering leader in smartphones and HDTVs
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