Galaxy S4, S3, Note 2 primed to pair with Samsung's smartwatch

News: Samsung on Monday made it clear that it's readied an Android 4.3 Jelly Bean software update that will let certain US smartphones pair with the company's Galaxy Gear smartwatch. This announcement dovetails with an earlier statement that Samsung would push out the update on a global scale.

The Premium Suite software package will give the Samsung Galaxy S4, Galaxy S3 and Galaxy Note 2 smartphones the enhancements they need to work with the new smartwatch, a USD 300 accessory which was previously available only with the Samsung Galaxy Note 3.

Owners of the Galaxy S4 Active, Galaxy S4 Mini, and Galaxy Mega phones, who also aim at the Gear, need to hold tight: the update for these phones is slated for "the coming months." In addition to Android 4.3 features and Galaxy Gear compatibility, the Premium Suite brings a few Samsung extras to the camera, such as a split-screen mode, and a simplified home screen option.

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Galaxy Gear tweak enables sideloaded Android apps, small-screen squinting

 

While we're still trying to figure out what tasks fit the Galaxy Gear best, it turns out a relatively simple adjustment can add functionality quickly. Ars Technica found that if you enable USB debugging in the system menu, you can sideload media and traditional Android apps to Samsung's smartwatch from your PC. However, because the gizmo doesn't have internet access of its own, its usefulness is still pretty limited. But, there is some good news: If your Candy Crush Saga addiction is still running strong and your fingers are small enough, you can totally demolish dastardly jelly beans on the Gear's 1.6-inch screen. This probably isn't that "something special" a Samsung exec was talking about, but at least now you can do more than just look at push notifications.

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Samsung's Galaxy Note 3 and Galaxy Gear now on sale in the UK

If you've been looking to get your hands on Samsung's new Galaxy Note 3 and Galaxy Gear, boom, they're here. The company has kicked off another of its world tours to announce availability of its 5.7-inch smartphone and new smartwatch in 58 countries. In the UK, an unlocked Galaxy Note 3 will set you back £649 but is also available on nearly all of the major carriers (we're still waiting to hear from Three) -- starting at around £30 on a traditional contract, or free if you decide to sign up to a new early-upgrader tariff. The Galaxy Gear retails at £299, but Samsung thinks you could use a £100 discount if you bundle it with an unlocked Galaxy Note 3, for a total cost of £848. Customers in the US, Canada and Japan, however, will have to wait 'til October -- although preorders are already open.


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