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If you wanted Live Out Your Inspector Gadget fantasies, but lacked the Galaxy Note 3 needed to take full advantage of the possibilities, we ‘ ve got good news. Samsung’s bringing compatibility for its Galaxy Gear to the previously-mentioned Galaxy S 4 as well as the Galaxy S III and Galaxy Note II through an Android 4.3 update. While those are the big ones, the wearable will soon hook up to a whole swathe of Samsung devices (Galaxy Mini S4, S4 Active, 5.8 Mega, 6.3 Mega, Zoom and Galaxy S4) in an update arriving at the end of October. Naturally, the typical proviso for different release dates in different countries remains, but Those Mentioned earlier flagship devices will get the earliest access – and Also will be able to make and answer calls with the gear, like a real inspector.

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Samsung Galaxy Gear Extends Compatibility to Galaxy S III, S4, Note II, and More

October 23, 2013

Samsung Provides users with more enhanced flexibility and freedom via extended compatibility Galaxy Gear

Seoul, Korea – Oct 23, 2013 – Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. Announced today que more Samsung devices will be compatible with Galaxy Gear, the perfect mobile companion device que makes communication easier and more enjoyable.

Galaxy Gear will be available for use with Galaxy S4, S III, and Note II through the Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean) update. The update came first to S4 Galaxy devices in Germany in October. Also will extend Samsung Galaxy Gear compatibility to other GALAXY devices – including mini Galaxy S4, S4 Active, 5.8 Mega, 6.3 Mega, S4 and zoom – through a separate software update beginning at the end of October. Software update schedules for each device will vary by country and carrier.

“Extending Galaxy Gear compatibility to more Galaxy devices Reflects our deep commitment to continuing to deliver enriched mobile experiences to our Consumers,” said JK Shin, President and CEO of IT & Mobile division, Samsung Electronics. “Through a Significant effort to Enhance and enrich the experience Galaxy, Samsung continues to empower our users in Their lives and enable smart mobile freedom with Galaxy Gear.”

Galaxy Samsung Galaxy Gear Gear will enable Galaxy S4, S III, and Note II users to make and answer calls and view incoming messages and notifications with just a glance. For a closer look at more important messages, users can simply pick up Their master device and the Smart Relay feature instantly Reveals the full content. Users can also find major social apps on Samsung Apps to Maintain Their connections to social networks via Galaxy Gear.

With a 1.9 Megapixel camera, users can snap a visual memo by simply tapping Galaxy Gear’s screen. Photos are then easily and automatically saved in the master device’s gallery. Users can enjoy the built-in Pedometer app and use Galaxy Gear to control the music played on Their master devices. Also of course the device functions like a watch, with the option to change the clock face with 10 different options and even more options available via Samsung Apps.