Samsung Gear SDK reveals some Samsung Gear A specifications

Samsung Gear rotating bezelSamsung today released the Software Development Kit (SDK) for its “next generation of the Gear device” that it had first teased last month. As hoped, it confirms a number of details about the device Samsung currently calls the “Next Gear,” better known so far as the Samsung Gear A or Project Orbis. Among them are some key Samsung Gear A specifications.

Samsung Gear Next (Gear A?)

As widely expected, it will be Samsung’s first smartwatch with a round display. Measuring 1.18 inches in diameter, the Next Gear will support a resolution of 360 by 360 pixels (305 PPI).

Supporting documents included in the SDK also confirm that it will sport a rotating bezel to control various functions. For example, it will allow you to control the volume in the media player, scroll through contacts and even work as a keyboard.

Samsung Gear rotating bezel

At least one image suggests that it will come a metal frame and a metal crown. Under the hood, it will have a number of sensors including GPS, an accelerometer, a gyroscope, a heart rate monitor, a pressure sensor and a magnetic sensor (but not an ambient light sensor). It also appears that Samsung will offer both Wi-Fi and cellular connectivity. It will use Bluetooth to connect to both smartphones and other Bluetooth accessories such as headsets.Samsung Gear Next (Gear A?)

The Samsung Gear A is expected to launch alongside the Galaxy Note 5 at IFA 2015 in early September.



Source : SamMobile