TECHNOLOGY

A look at the Samsung Gear Sport

November 16, 2017

Layan Damanhouri



For a sports watch, the Samsung Gear Sport has a rather simplistic elegant design that can be worn during light exercise or heavy workouts.

Here are is a summary

of its features:

The body

l The body is sleek made of stainless steel and has a smooth rotating bezel that’s easy to use. It’s enjoyable to rotate right and left to switch between apps and notifications.

l Colors come in blue and black ad the overall design looks unisex.

l The silicon strap has a nice feel and good grip.

l Smooth rotating bezel with back key and home key gives simplicity

l Dimensions: 42.9 x 44.6 x 11.6 mm

Weight: 67g (with strap) / 50g (without strap)

Beautiful and bright display

l The 1.2-inch AMOLED touchscreen display with full color and has good visibility in the dark and in sunlight.

l Its bright and colorful screen is impressive.

Fitness pal

l This watch is all about tracking your fitness.

l Wearing a smart watch that tracks your every move and reminds you of your calorie intake and movement helps you stay on top of your fitness goals.

l It tracks your swimming activity and your workouts. It can also count your steps even when climbing the stairs.

l Its GPS tracks your running and biking routines.

l It has a heart rate sensor that functions continuously.

Other specs:

l The smart watch can be connected to Wi-Fi or to your smartphone via Bluetooth

l When connecting your phone to the watch, you’ll receive notifications on your wrist instantly.

l The Gear Sport has a collection of apps in store that complement fitness activities, such as interactive coaching, receiving the weather, checking the air quality, nutrient balance and weight management.

l The watch is waterproof to up to 50 meters but not to be used when scuba diving.

l The smart watch works with both Android and iOS smartphones.

l Battery life of average of 3 days


November 16, 2017
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