Samsung unveiled its next-generation Gear S3 smartwatch back in August. Now, we approach the date when both versions, the Bluetooth-only and the Gear S3 LTE-connected, will be hitting U.S. shelves on Nov. 18, just in time for the holiday season.
Samsung's Gear S3 Smartwatch
According to CNET, preorders for both versions of Samsung's Gear S3 will start on Sunday, Nov. 6. In a press release, Samsung has announced that its smartwatches will be available at Samsung.com, Amazon, Best Buy, Macy's as well as at various "participating wireless providers."
Samsung's Gear S3 has a larger battery and it is larger than the previous Gear S3 smartwatch. The gadget comes with optional cellular connectivity and built-in GPS. The Gear S3 smartwatches also support Samsung Pay and Spotify. For terminals that aren't contactless-enabled, the new Samsung smart wearable gadgets can use MST technology in order to work with these older credit card machines.
The new watch features Samsung's own Tizen-based OS and apps, same as the older Gear S2. However, the new Gear S3 also works with other Android phones. Both new Samsung smartwatch models, a dressy Gear S3 Classic and a rugged-sport style Gear S3 Frontier, will be shipping at the same time.
The price for a basic configuration is starting at $349.99. However, at this moment, prices for specific configurations are not yet known.
Pros To Gear S3
According to Business Wire, the striking and innovative smartwatch positions Samsung as a leader in connected wearables. Customers are increasingly interested in a smart wearable gadget that operates even without the need to be connected to their mobile phone.
Samsung's cutting-edge timepiece is offering the alternative of functionality independent of any mobile phone, according to Gary Riding, senior vice president of Product Marketing at Samsung Electronics America. It is easy to read or reply to texts and notifications as well as to make or receive phone calls, with the LTE capability of Gear S3. While leaving their phone behind, owners of this smart gadget can still keep connected.
Samsung's Gear S3 comes with a distinct design and an intuitive user interface. Featuring the distinctive rotating bezel and available in two designs, "frontier" and "classic," the new smartwatch joins the South Korean high tech company's diverse portfolio of wearables. Its design has been perfected by the well-known Swiss watch designer Yvan Arpa.
Gear S3 is not only showcasing a sophisticated design, but is also coming with military grade durability and with IP68 water and dust resistance. The smart wearable is protected against scratches and impact, as well as extreme temperatures. This makes it the ideal roughed choice of smartwatch for the toughest conditions. Thanks to the ability to swap out the band for any standard 22mm offering and the thousands of available watch faces, consumers can also customize their Gear S3 to fit their lifestyle or mood.
The Gear S3 adds convenience at by being the first wearable with MST payment capabilities. With Near Field Communication (NFC) and Magnetic Secure Transmission (MST) support built-in, owners of the new Gear S3 will have the possibility to make a purchase with Samsung Pay which is widely accepted across the U.S. With Samsung Pay, smartwatch owners will have the ability to make mobile payments virtually anywhere they can swipe or tap a credit or debit card.
