Smartwatches are getting more common than we know it, look around you chances are one in every 10 is wearing a band or a fitness tracker.

Awareness for smart devices has increased over the last two years, wearables are expected to reach 169 million by 2020, Samsung a leader in smart devices has embraced the demand and have released their own wearable portfolio.

Introducing the all new Gear S2 a beautifully crafted minimalist wrist watch that embodies elegance and intelligence seamlessly. Samsung is known for clever innovation and the fact the company could develop a wearable in such a short period of time reflects the commitment and capability of this tech powerhouse.

Time Is Of Essence

Consumers are discerning and are particular on what showpiece they wear around their wrist, the Gear S2 manages to capture this appeal with its smooth circular design, familiar and classic. With 2 designs in the fray, its well a played effort to appease as many users as possible.

The models use natural materials like metal, leather and glass to give the premium look, its intuitive interface is just as impressive and is navigated via a rotating bezel and side button that allow the user to access a series of pre-set applications and functions quickly and conveniently. We are yet to seriously test the device ourselves however Samsung mentions that the Gear S2 is easy-to-use, comfortable and has an unobstructed interface which sets it apart from similar devices on the market.

Get Smart 

There are various functions on the watch that will interest any geek options like the always-on communication feature let users stay connected via notifications that allow them to check email and review calendar, and other functions that can send texts via pre-set messages, voice input, emoticons and a keypad.

As many of the smart bands out there that monitor health, theres a number of sensors and improved tracking functions to monitor activity progress throughout the day from the new device as well . It also as a personal trainer by sending messages of motivation when users have been inactive for a period of time, and praise when it recognizes that users have been exercising.

We do like the customisation features, such as the Design It Yourself watch face, which enable users to personalise their device with different styles and a plus point would be the leather band of the classic which is compatible with any standard 20mm watch band in the market.

Specification:

1.2 inch circular Amoled: Dual Core 1ghz: 512mb memory: 4GB internal: Battery 2-3 days, has wireless charging capability: Tizen OS: IP68 certified: features include Contacts, notifications, messages, email, S Voice, S Health, Nike+ Running, music player, gallery, maps & navigation, weather.

Availability: very soon.