Over 1,000 apps for Samsung’s Gear smartwatches now available in app store

Smarwatches are at the trending hype today and Samsung is not the one who wants to be left behind in the race. Having released three smartwatches in just a year, Samsung diligently tops the chart in the smartwatches arena. In relation to this, the company has been giving huge attention on making apps for their Gear smartwatches. In fact, it has recently released an infographic that itemizes more than 1000 apps including the top 5 apps on the app store. With these apps, Samsung encourages the users to explore and customize the apps on their smartwatches in order for them to do multitasking and at the same time have some dose of entertainment.

It is still not yet clear if Samsung will open smartwatches to devices from other manufacturers even if it leads to more app accession and wider range of connection. If it does, it will relatively come to a point when Samsung’s Android Wear smartwatches will no longer utilize its Tizen-based smartwatches, based on the notable number of apps that users can gain access to.

Take a sneak peek on the top 5 apps on the app store and other several apps and maybe you can consider having one of those in your Samsung Gear smartwatch.

1. Drink Water – you can be able to set your daily water intake and to check if you still need to drink more water or you have already consumed enough for one day. You can also check your weekly water intake on a graph form.

2. Runtastic – with this app, you can view several data while exercising such as Speed, Distance, Heart Rate, Time, Altitude and Calorie Burnt.

3. Baby Sitting – this app is recommended for those who want to do more than baby-sitting without worries of their child having to be left unattended. Amazingly, this app notifies you if your baby is crying from farther distance. To do this, you set the noise level of your baby’s crying and if the noise hits beyond the set parameter, the Gear will magically vibrate to inform you.

4. Gear 2048 - Exercise your logical mind with this popular game application. To win, match the tiles with the same number until you get the 2048.


5. Travel Translator – Say what your native tongue wants to say because this app will save your day. With 38 languages to choose from, the app recognizes your voice, converts it into text and translates it.

List of Gear apps by category:

Health/Fitness

Race Yourself Gear Edition – race yourself with this fitness app.
Drink Water – user can use this app to observe and control water intake.
Trainr – this app determines how many workout sets you’ve finished.
Golf NAVI – Aside from calculating distance, altitude as well as course information, this solution also manages score.
Swing by Swing – this app hands out golf information on field like GPS distance measurement.
Runtastic – With this app, you can compute your speed, distance travelled, heart rate, altitude and calorie burnt while you exercise.
Strava – users can record and trace their cycling route then disclose it to friends.
Endomondo – an app that evaluates several routine exercises such as running, walking and cycling.

Lifestyle

- Gear Guide – this app reveals users of their present location and address on a map.
- BMWTracker – this app gives users actual facts about public transportations in their city.
- PnT SOS – With this app, users can send their current location, phone number through SMS by turning their wrist or tapping the screen.
- Expedia – An app that gives information concerning travel which includes hotel and flights.
- StockWall – This app shows information on stock and market trends.

Social networking

Baby Sitting – this uniquely made app lets you check the noise level of your baby’s crying and notifies you if it goes beyond the set parameter. Just place the smartphone in the baby’s room then you can do something else.
EasilyDo – this is a personal assistance app that offers relevant information such as contacts, birthdays, traffic and weather.

Entertainment

MyMusicCloud for Gear2 – an app that lets you organize playlist through Gear.
WarFly – kill time with this addictive fly catching game app.
Gear 2048 – a popular puzzle game app that promotes logical thinking
Deezer – listen to a variety of music with this app.

Utility

DSLR Smart Remote – this app lets users operate their DSLR via Gear.
Travel Translator – an app that automatically turns voice to text and translates it into 38 distinct languages.
Power Off – this app allows users to turn off their infrared light-controlled devices such as sett top box, air conditioner and TV.

Step in to the new experience with these 1000 applications on your Samsung Gear smartwatch. All available on app store.


Source: samsungtomorrow via sammobile

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Samsung teases public with new patent exposing foldable smartphone display

Several years ago, man is still unaware of how fast a certain device will evolve in a given period of time, much more and specifically, the way it is displayed and used. Now, the rapid upgrades and innovation is really inevitable for man to handle since almost every day, he faces updates and new technologies, giving him more opportunities than he can ever imagine.

Two of the contributors of this constant and rapid change are Samsung and LG whom we recall have just revealed devices with curved displays last year. And already Samsung has taken actions to make this a reality. Recently, the US Patent and Trademark Office published a patent application from Samsung stating that the said manufacturer is at present working on a display that will more or less fold if desired without the fear of damaging the display.

With this news in mind, spectators definitely expect more of what this device can do. And in response, Samsung teases the public with its future smartphones featuring display that can be folded either backward or forward based in the patent provided. It enables the device to perform more convenient tasks like calendar and alarm clock displays that only foldable smartphones can execute.

However, the fact that Samsung is already working on the perfection of foldable phones doesn't imply that we can see foldable smartphones on display soon. Nobody knows besides Samsung itself when these devices will be out in the market. Stay tuned for new updates because future technologies such as these might be out next year, tomorrow or better yet, today.

Source: Patentlymobile via Sammobile

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Samsung uncovers metal-clad Galaxy Alpha, will be out in September

Samsung once again made its comeback with their newest flagship, the Galaxy Alpha as the said manufacturer recently unveils its metal covered Galaxy phone which set the public on excited grounds. Samsung ensures that the new Galaxy Alpha will be a total chick in its squared-off design endowed in more empowered materials, the unveiling concludes that the phone finally breaks off from primarily plastic-focused Samsung devices. Alpha exhibits 4.7-inch SuperAMOLED display that gives 312ppi pixel density which is a bit downgraded than the previous launched flagship devices, nevertheless a good use in most situations. Also, one can really notice it's thinner size , measuring in at 6.7 mm, which adds to the fresh aura that this device gives to the Samsung environment.

The latest gadget bragging seeps through the inside specs which includes an octa-core Exynos CPU with four cores at 1.8GHz as well as four at 1.8GHz, along with 2GB of RAM, 32GB of storage, a 12-megapixel rear camera and a battery that performs on a capacity of 1,860mAh. It also runs Android 4.4.4 KitKat combined with the most recent TouchWiz UI of Samsung and the rest of the latest features that a Samsung phone possesses such as Ultra-Power Saving Mode, S Health, fingerprint Scanner, and Private Mode.

Though it is not yet available until next month, several carriers are already adding the Samsung Galaxy Alpha in their lineups including one of UK retailers, Carphone Warehouse that will stock the device exclusive in blue color as well as the confirmation of EE and Three pertaining the upcoming availability of the device on their shelves. So you better save up now if you plan to have a gold, black, white, silver or blue Alpha in your possession.

Source: Samsung via Androidcentral

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Samsung to unveil Metal-covered Samsung Galaxy Alpha on the Fourth of August

It is only in a couple of days before Samsung will introduce the rumored smartphone that is more or less metal. Reported today, the said manufacturer will reveal the 4.8-inch Samsung Galaxy Alpha this coming August 4 and is expected to hit the market immediately after the anticipated announcement.

As what Samsung users hoped for, the Android device projects a unique display that comes with a metal chassis. Said to be a scaled down GS5, Alpha is envisaged to exhibit a 4.8-inch 1280x720 pixel AMOLED display, LTE-Advanced connectivity, 32GB of storage and a fingerprint sensor.

Moving ahead, Samsung is set to expose at the IFA conference in Berlin the fourth generation Galaxy Note in September. The 5.7-inch Note 4 boasts a notable feature “a three sided display so messages can be read from an angle,” according to a Samsung exec.

As we saw last week, the iPhone 6 is already afraid to competitors and analysts would be different manufacturers ready to wait at the gate the new iPhone with the latest generation of products with the aim of countering the dominance of the smartphone business from Apple.

But the news that circulates in these hours on the net is already sparking a series of discussions, nurturing curiosity: the South Korean news agency ETNews, in fact, did you know that Samsung Electronics would be willing to release a new smartphone early as next month , anticipating Apple and trying to erode the market further bitten apple. But it is possible that the first manufacturer in the world to launch another top of the range a few months after the launch of the Galaxy S5. threatening to "burn" the sales of the latter?

According ETNews sources would be well-informed: the new super device would be called Alpha Galaxy, with large screen and with very high resolution, metal shell and other interesting features. It could be a version of the Galaxy S5 even more large or some sort of redesign of the Galaxy Note, more modern, stylish and hi-tech.

For now, these would be the only information on the Samsung Galaxy Alpha, obviously without any official confirmation from the manufacturer in Asia. It is not the first time that a new release is assumed most "anti-iPhone 6" compared to S5, even when reported by different names: in this case, however, is the echo of ETNews might give the impression that there might be something of truth in the rumors that have chased so far. To confirm or not, however, have to wait until August, just around the corner.


source: Mobilesyrup

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Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3 Now Available at US Cellular

US Cellular has officially announced the availability of the Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3 beginning on September 17. The Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3 is marked with a price tag of $149.99 for a 2-year contract after an instant rebate. Early birds who can make an order starting today can also to pick it up in stores within this week. This new handheld device is designed with minimal 6.3-inch 720p display to make it handy for everyone else who wants a tablet and phone in one packaged. Not only that Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3 is also powered with 1.7GHz dual-core processor, 1.5GB of RAM and running Android 4.2.2 and can be upgradeable to Android 4.3 and Android 4.4.

Here's a recap of Samsung Galaxy Mega 4.3 features:
Hardware specs: 
Display -  6.3-inch screen,
CPU -1.7 GHz CPU,
Memory - 1.5 GB RAM, 8 GB or 16 GB built-in storage
Network Connectivity -  3G, 4G LTE support

Featured Apps: 
The following apps can be seen on Samsung Galaxy S4 devices.
Multi-window - split two running apps on the same window
Group Play - Share Music, Share Picture, Share Document, Play Games
Samsung Hub, ChatON (Voice/Video Call, Share screen,
3-way calling) Samsung WatchON
Air View - Hover over areas in supported apps to view on-screen previews. (6.3 model in portrait mode only)
S Memo - Samsung's note app. You can create hand-written notes with your finger, text using the keyboard, and embed audio or images.
S Translator - Translator app, with support for nine languages.
Smart Stay - Uses the front-facing camera to track your eyes, and only powers off the display if you're not looking.

Source: Android Police

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