Want to try out one of Samsung’s new mobile gadgets, but don’t feel like spending hundreds of dollars on a device you’re not sure you’ll like? No problem. Samsung is launching a 21-day trial program. There are a few big caveats. First, you’ll need to go to one of 5 US locations to actually get […]
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Fleksy gives Samsung Gear 2 smartwatch a keyboard app
Virtual keyboard have largely replaced physical keyboards on smartphones in recent years… but device makers are skipping the keyboard altogether on smaller screens. Like most smartwatches, the Samsung Gear 2 doesn’t even have a virtual keyboard. Instead you can use swipes, taps, and other gestures as well as voice commands to interact with the device. […]
Report: Samsung dominates the tiny smartwatch space
Most major electronics companies seem to have a smartwatch available or coming soon. But according to a report from Strategy Analytics, Samsung is going to be the company to beat. The report suggests that Samsung shipped half a million smartwatches in the first quarter of 2014, which is enough to account for more than two thirds […]
Deals of the Day (4-28-2014)
Want a shiny new Samsung smartwatch, but don’t want to pay $199 for it? AT&T is running a kind of odd deal at the moment that will let you snag one for $157. Here’s how it works: The company is offering 25% off when you buy 3 accessories, and one of those accessories can be […]
Samsung’s new smartwatches powered by Exynos 3250 chip
Samsung’s Gear 2 and Gear 2 Neo smartwatches are up for pre-order and expected to ship starting Friday, April 11th. The watches are designed to pair with a Samsung smartphone, display notifications on your wrist, let you control music playback, and monitor your heart rate and fitness stats, among other things. While Samsung is emphasizing […]
Lilbits (4-04-2014): Inside the Fire TV, Cyanogen’s new image
Amazon already told us that it’s new TV box has a Qualcomm Snapdragon quad-core processor, 2GB of RAM, and 8GB of storage along with the ability to stream music and videos, play games, and run other apps. But that’s not good enough for the folks at repair shop iFixit — they want to see all those […]
Samsung Gear 2 priced at $299, Gear Fit at $199
Samsung’s second high-end smartwatch will be just as expensive as its first. Just like the original Samsung Galaxy Gear watch, the Samsung Gear 2 will set you back $299. But there’s good news for bargain hunters (and folks who say they’re willing to spend up to $200 on a smatwatch). Samsung has cheaper models this […]
How much would you pay for a smartwatch?
Smartwatches are all the rage these days… at least with device makers. It’s too early to say whether they’ll be a big hit with shoppers. But not all smartwatches are created equal. Some are designed to pair with your phone and display notifications on your wrist. Others can be used as standalone devices that make […]
Lilbits (3-19-2014): OnePlus One equals swappable rear covers
The folks at OnePlus are generating a lot of buzz for their upcoming smartphone which will run CyanogenMod software, features a 5.5 inch, 1080p display, and support up to 64GB of storage. They’re doing that by announcing the phone’s specs one at a time… and the latest detail the company is sharing is support for […]
Hands-on: Samsung Gear 2 and Gear Fit
The Gear 2 smartwatch that Samsung announced this week is the smartwatch that should have launched first instead of the device we got last year. That watch was very clearly a beta product, despite how expensive it was. It became clearer over time that Samsung was just testing the wearable waters and trying to figure […]