Although Samsung has taken the wraps off its new flagship smartwatch, the new Gear S3 is yet to be released globally. It is said that the new wearable will be on the global market starting next month.
According to The Korea Times, Samsung has announced that the new flagship wearable, the Gear S3, will be launched in different markets starting November. The industry follower quoted a Samsung official as saying, "We decided to market the Gear S3 midway through November at the latest in Korea and some other countries." However, the mid-November release date is only exclusive to some regions, as the South Korea-based tech giant plans a staggered release. The official added, "In China, the timepiece will be launched later."
The Samsung Gear S3 debuted at the 2016 IFA trade show earlier this year and was showcased as the new wearable flagship from the South Korean tech giant. In launching the Gear S3, Samsung is reportedly hopeful that they will recover losses from the Galaxy Note 7 fiasco. It can be recalled that the smartphone flagship has been in production at least twice, as issues of exploding Galaxy Note 7s hit the news. The issue blew up to the point that Samsung was forced to discontinue the Galaxy Note 7 lineup.
As for the Gear S3, Samsung is convinced that fans will be appreciative of the new wearable. "We are confident that the Gear S3 will be one of the most loved smartwatches for users, as we focused on bringing cutting-edge technologies and emotional designs to it," another official said.
The Gear S3 boasts of impressive features, including water resistance, the signature round bezel interface, and built-in GPS. It is also said that with improved specs, the Gear S3 can last for up to four days on a single charge.
Samsung has yet to come out with a price range for the new wearable, although it is expected that the Gear S3 will have a price tag starting at $350.
