Wearables
Samsung Gear S2 price revealed ahead of Oct. 2 launch
Samsung showcased the new Samsung Gear S2 and Gear S2 Classic smart watches at IFA Berlin this month, alongside yet another 3G model of the wearable. Since the announcement, people have been waiting for the South Korean company to announce when the Gear S2 would be made available for purchase. Today, a rumor emerged that the Gear S2 release date on the market would be set on October 2nd, with pricing information also disclosed.
Mind you, the information isn’t coming directly from Samsung, so it might end up being wrong, so take it with a grain of salt. People familiar with the matter say that the Gear S2, Gear S2 Classic and Gear S2 3g release date is set for October 2, when the wearables will be made available across the United States and Europe. They also mentioned that the 3G version of the Gear S2 would be limited to the American and Asian markets, with only a limited number of units available for purchase.
The Gear S2 price is set at $350, while the Gear S2 Classic price and 3G Gear S2 price are set at $400 each. That’s a pretty affordable price for 2015, considering that the Gear S2 is one of the most advanced wearables on the market, even if it runs Samsung’s own Tizen mobile operating system. If these prices end up being correct, the Gear S2 has every chance of faring extraordinarily on the market, even in the face of the widely popular Apple Watch.
Samsung outfitted the Gear S2 according to its newfound design language that we’ve become accustomed to since the Galaxy S6 was launched. The Gear S2 design revolves around a beautiful, minimalistic round watch face that is embedded in a metal chassis. The display is fully round and the industrial design of the Gear S2 reminds us of much more simpler times.
The Gear S2 Classic is a bit of a fashion statement compared to the standard model, as it comes with a more polished, timepiece-kind-of-feeling. It is much more similar to a high-end watch than it is to a wearable device, especially when compared to the Gear S2. Both watches look stunning and bear the cool design language of Samsung that has emerged from the lowly Galaxy S5 mixed with the high-end, but discontinued Galaxy Alpha mid-ranger.
Metal and industrial design dominate the Gear S2, and features like a data connection, a rotating bezel on all three models that facilitates interaction with the watch UI, IP68 waterproof certification, Tizen OS, fitness tracking, Samsung Pay, Android compatibility. heart rate sensor and 2 to 3 days of battery life complete the modern man’s wearable device.
With the Gear S2 price now revealed, all we have to do is wait for October to roll around to be able to place the first orders of the Gear S2, Classic and 3G. Many are looking forward to Samsung’s latest wearable with enthusiasm, as the IFA presentation stressed that the new wearable aims to attract all kinds of users. The fact that it’s relatively affordable makes the Gear S2 one of the best wearables of 2015.
Samsung’s Galaxy Buds Live may be the better option if earbuds with a stem design, like Apple’s AirPods, feel unpleasant or frequently fall out of your ears. These bean-shaped true wireless earbuds are among our top picks because of their cutting-edge design and excellent sound, which we found to be even better than the original AirPods Pro. And right now, Best Buy has the opportunity to get them for less than half the regular cost. Only today, you can save $70 and get a pair of Galaxy Buds Live for just $80, which matches the lowest price we’ve seen thus far.
One of the most affordable pairs of earbuds you’ll find in this price range is the Galaxy Buds Live, which retail for about $80. They have three microphones for active noise-cancellation, as well as a 12mm speaker that has been adjusted and improved for bass for rich, immersive sound. Although they still let in a good bit of background noise because of their open-ear design.
The Buds Live feature an IPX2 water-resistance rating, making them safe to use during workouts and resistant to sweat and splashing, but you shouldn’t use them in the rain. They can operate for up to 29 hours on a single charge, including top-ups from the charging case, which doubles as a wireless charger for your phone. There are smaller reductions on other colors as well, but this offer is only valid on the white and black color options.
Read more in the 2020 Galaxy Buds Live review by David Carnoy. He gave them an 8.2 out of 10 and stated, “They’re quite unique-looking, inconspicuous, and not only do they fit securely, but they’re comfortable to wear for long periods of time.”
Sony is not just using environmentally friendly materials to upgrade its wireless earbuds. Now, the business claims that multipoint audio functionality will be added to its LinkBuds, LinkBuds S, and WF-1000XM4 models this fall. This allows you to switch between the audio on two Bluetooth devices, just as other competing earbuds. For instance, while watching a video on your tablet, you can switch to a call on your phone.
Sony’s Headphones Connect app offers fresh firmware that is necessary for the enhancement. The multipoint update for the LinkBuds family should be available by November, while the WF-1000XM4 should follow suit this winter.
The WF-1000XM4 upgrade is fairly unexpected, as The Verge noted. Midway through 2021, when Sony first began to market that device, it had not even hinted at a multipoint update. The news won’t help you much if you have cheap headphones like the WF-C500, but at least you won’t feel left out if you spent a lot on wireless audio last year.
Sony now has a competitive advantage over some of its rivals, at least. While competitors like Apple’s AirPods offer smooth audio switching, you’re typically constrained to a single brand’s environment. If you don’t want to be restricted to specific platforms or goods merely to avoid slogging through Bluetooth device menus, Sony’s multipoint functionality might make more sense.
If you’ve had your eye on the brand-new Galaxy Watch 5 from Samsung but were awaiting a discount, one is now available. The 40mm model in three hues (Grey, Pink Gold, and Silver) is available for $250 on Amazon’s Woot site, saving you $30 or 11% off the list price.
In our previous review, the Galaxy Watch 5 received a strong 85 points, and we once again dubbed it “the greatest non-Apple smartwatch.” Over the Watch 4, Samsung concentrated more on improving it, giving it a longer battery life (up to 80 hours), stronger Sapphire Crystal glass, and an inactive temperature sensor.
The design and features are otherwise unchanged, which is a good thing. With a touch-sensitive ring surrounding the screen and a snappy 5-nanometer Exynos processor, it runs Wear OS and employs Samsung’s bezel-based navigation. This offers you access to a variety of apps, sleep tracking and coaching, health and fitness tracking, and countless other features. The body-impedance analysis tool allows you to take ECG scans, reply to messages, control music playing, and more. It also allows you to acquire a reading of your body composition.
The sensors are kept in contact with your wrist by the slightly curved underside, which is rated IP68, 5ATM, and MIL-STD-810H for durability (water, dust and pressure resistance). The biggest drawback is that, in comparison to the Apple Watch 7, battery life is significantly reduced with the always-on display. Even so, it’s the greatest Android smartwatch currently on the market, and discounts on such a brand-new product are uncommon. Remember that Woot’s offers have a shorter expiration date and a different return policy than its parent company, Amazon.
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