New Samsung Smart Watch Has Access to Thousands of Apps

Samsung showed off some of the apps at the IFA consumer electronics show in Berlin and they include the likes of Uber, ESPN, Groupon and even an app from lock maker Yale to open digital locks with a watch.
Samsung is playing in what is becoming an increasingly competitive space with Lenovo-owned Motorola and Huawei launching new smartwatches this week. Global wearables shipments rose 223.2 percent in the second quarter, albeit off a low base, according to research firm IDC.
The Gear S2 is the electronics giant’s first round-faced smartwatch and will come in two versions—a sporty model for those “on the go,” and the “Classic” which offers a simpler design with a black leather band. It also includes technology such as near-field communication (NFC) for its contactless Samsung Pay and fitness features like a heart rate tracker.
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