Samsung announced its Gear Fit2 Pro at IFA 2017. Here’s what we know about the new waterproof activity tracker.
The Gear Fit2 Pro was one of the least surprising product launches at IFA 2017, heavily leaked before its official unveiling on 30 August.
As we expected it’s a waterproof (to 50m) fitness band with a curved AMOLED display, which comes in black or red.
Samsung has partnered with various companies for the new device, including UnderArmor and Spotify, the latter allowing you to download and enjoy music on the Gear Fit2 Pro even when you don’t have your phone with you.
The most exciting partnership, though, is with Speedo. This Gear Fit2 Pro and the also announced Gear Sport smartwatch will be the first wearable devices to run Speedo’s app.
The app can monitor your stroke, lap times and lap count, helping you work toward personal goals and notifying you of personal bests. You can also use the app to compete with other users and share workouts.
The Gear Fit2 Pro is a GPS sports band with a built-in heart-rate monitor that ties in to Samsung Health. Running Tizen OS it is compatible with all Android 4.4+ phones and recent iPhones running iOS 9+, and comes in two sizes.
The Gear Fit2 Pro will be available in Q4 2017, most likely with an October release date.
Samsung has not confirmed pricing for the Gear Fit2 Pro, although it has been tipped to come in at $199 or £199.
Colours: Black, Red
Display: 1.5in Curved Super AMOLED (216×432,310ppi) , Gorilla Glass 3
Processor: Dual-core 1GHz
RAM: 512MB
Storage: 4GB
Operating system: Tizen
Strap: Small (Size of the wrist: 125~165mm) , Large (Size of the wrist: 158~205mm)
Waterproofing: 5 ATM (50m) water-resistance MIL STD 810G
Connectivity: Bluetooth 4.2,802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi, GPS/GLONASS
Sensors: Accelerometer, Gyro, Barometer, HRM
Battery: 200mAh, Pogo charging
Dimensions: 25×51.3mm
Weight: 34g (Large) , 33g (Small)
Compatibility: Samsung Galaxy phones running Android 4.3+, other Android phones running 4.4+, iPhone 5+ running iOS 9
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