В аннотации к обновлению смарт-часов Samsung Gear Sport производитель сообщает, что после апдейта гаджет улучшит качество мониторинга физического состояния владельца, повысит производительность за счёт устранения ряда ошибок, а также обеспечит лучшую безопасность от хакерских атак.
Кроме того, добавлены новые опции, в частности, контроль веса (Samsung Health Weight), фитнесс-программы, виджет "Сводка состояния" (Health Summary) и многое другое.
В свою очередь, беспроводная смарт-гарнитура IconX, работающая (как и Gear Sport) на операционной системе TIZEN, после апдейта повысит качество соединения с внешними устройствами по протоколу Bluetooth.
Напомним, что предзаказ в России на эти высокотехнологичные новинки от южнокорейского техногиганта стартовал в прошлом месяце и в ближайшие дни оба девайса поступят в открытую продажу.
Рекомендованная цена для Samsung Gear Sport составляет около 20.000 рублей, а за Samsung Gear IconX попросят порядка 12.000.
Go Beyond Fitness with the New Gear Sport and Gear IconX
Beginning October 27, the new Gear Sport and Gear IconX (2018) will be available for purchase in select markets. The two devices are the newest additions to Samsung’s portfolio of innovative wearables and are both uniquely designed to meet the varying lifestyle needs of consumers.
The Gear Sport features a built-in GPS and 5 ATM water resistance to help users go beyond fitness to get the most out of their everyday activities. Adding to this are a suite of premium partnerships with Spotify, Under Armour and Speedo that enable practical fitness experiences, as well as an enhanced user interface that is easily navigated via the device’s minimalistic circular bezel.
With its sleek, ergonomic form that can be worn with a variety of 20mm straps and watchfaces, the Gear Sport is a stylish accessory for any occasion, whether hitting the gym or going out with friends.
Boasting a lightweight, cord-free design, the Gear IconX (2018) earbuds provide a secure and comfortable fit, making them perfect for active users who are constantly on the go. A built-in Running Coach, in-ear automatic activity tracking, hassle-free controls and standalone music playback capabilities with 4GB of internal storage take workouts to an entirely new level. Furthermore, an improved long-lasting battery ensures that users always have access to the features they need and music they love.
Gear Sport Firmware Update
Firmware version R600XXU1AQJ5 is now being rolled out for the Gear Sport. The Gear Sport firmware update that Samsung has released today weighs in at 28.70MB. The changelog reveals that it improves sensor accuracy. The accuracy of sensors that detect heart rate and pace during exercise has particularly been improved.
The new features that this update adds include Samsung Health Weight management, Fitness programs, Health Summary widget and more. Security improvements for the device are included as well. This Gear Sport firmware update brings the usual slew of device stability improvements and bug fixes as well.
The Gear Sport is now available for purchase in markets like South Korea and the United States. Samsung is offering it in Blue and Black colors with a wide variety of changeable 20mm straps.
Gear IconX (2018) Update
Measuring 18.9 x 21.8 x 22.8 mm, the new Gear IconX (2018) weighs just 8 grams per earbud. They feature 4GB of internal storage. The 82mAh battery promises music playback of up to 7 hours and a talk time of up to 4 hours. That’s a significant improvement over the original Gear IconX.
The new earbuds are also capable of launching Bixby when they’re paired with a supported device like the Galaxy Note 8 and Galaxy S8. They feature an accelerometer and a heart-rate monitor for activity tracking. The data is then synced with Samsung’s S Health platform.
Samsung is rolling out firmware version R140XXUAQJ2 for the Gear IconX (2018) today. The changelog mentions that this update has “improved stabilizing Bluetooth connection.”
Samsung has started selling the Gear IconX (2018) in a handful of markets. It’s available in black, gray and pink colors for 229.99 euro.
