Samsung shows off new Gear Live smartwatch at Google I/O

Samsung has launched their new Gear Live smartwatch, the first of their devices to run the Android Wear OS. The Korean firm unveiled their new wrist-borne tech yesterday at this year’s Google I/O, which runs from 25-26^th June. The new device sports a Super-AMOLED screen, a 1.2GHz processor, 4GB of storage space, and 512MB of RAM.

Additional features include one-touch access, a heart-rate monitor, Bluetooth 4.0 connectivity, and IP67 dust and water resistance. “Samsung has been a pioneer in the quickly-evolving wearable market, and the launch of Gear Live furthers our efforts to deliver a simple and intuitive wearable experience to consumers,” says JK Shin, CEO and President of Samsung’s mobile division.

“Through our long-term close collaboration with Google, we have successfully incorporated the capabilities of Android Wear into the Gear Live, in a way that only Samsung can do. I am confident that Samsung and Google together, we will grow the smart wearable market to positively impact consumers’ life.”

The Gear Live runs off Android Wear OS, Google’s Android operating system designed specifically for smartwatches and other wearable devices. It will also respond to intuitive voice commands; users can ask questions regarding flight departures or sports fixtures, and can order taxis, send texts, or set alarms just by using the ‘Ok Google’ command.

Samsung’s latest timepiece will ship in either Black or Wine Red, with interchangeable strap options.
Available from today, customers can order their very own Gear Live right now through the Google Play Store for £169.00. Play says the device will dispatch from warehouses by July 7^th.
In the meantime, check out our round-up of the latest from Google I/O 2014.

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