Owners of the latest Samsung Gear smartwatches and Apple devices have reason to rejoice. Samsung has announced the availability of the Gear S application (for Gear S2 and S3 smart watches) and Gear Fit application (for the Gear Fit2 fitness band) on the App Store. These applications ensure compatibility with iOS and offer a step-by-step guide to pairing the devices.
"We are always looking for ways to improve our service. We listen to our customers and fulfill their desires – such as the ability to pair our leading technology for wearable electronics with iOS," said Younghee Lee, executive vice president of Mobile Communications at Samsung Electronics. "By linking Android and iOS, we offer customers a new way of using our products."
For more information about Samsung Gear's compatibility with iOS, please visit www.samsungmobilepress.com.
Apps are free to download from the links below.
The Saumsung Gear S3 smartwatch features a timeless and stylish design, resistance to water and dust (IP68 certification), built-in GPS, and an altimeter/barometer with applications for measuring speed. You can choose from two options: the S3 Frontier, whose robust design is built for an active lifestyle, and the S3 Classic, which offers a more elegant alternative. Both models provide an overview of your distance travelled, speed, calories burned and heart rate.