Samsung Gear S levels up as Samsung Electronics inks a partnership with NIKE, Inc. to include Nike+ Running app in its newest smartwatch. This ground-breaking app makes use of the wearable device's built-in Bluetooth and 3G connectivity to ensure unique and the best running experience for users.
"Samsung Gear S with its ergonomically fit design, empowered by multi-sensors, GPS and IP67, is a perfect health and fitness companion. With the Nike+ Running App, it will be even more attractive and fun for users to enjoy their running, while tracking runs, reaching goals and sharing with friends, all on their wrist," said the Vice President of Product Strategy Team, Mobile Division Chan Woo Park.
The latest Samsung product is pre-loaded with Nike+ Running app, enabling users to run without their smartphones as it lets them track their progress. Just raise their wrist and they will know their running metrics, which include heart rate, pace, time, and distance. For those who get used to running with music, there's nothing to worry because this app also includes built-in music player. After a run, they can easily check messages and updates from their Facebook friends using Samsung Gear S.
"Nike+ Running has changed the way people experience sports. It motivates runners to run further, faster and more often by tracking their activity, celebrating their progress, enlisting personalized coaching, challenging their friends and sharing runs with their entire social network," said Adam Roth, Vice President of Nike Global Running Brand Marketing. "The integration with the Samsung Gear S allows more runners to join the Nike+ community and enjoy the benefits of this great service."
The newest Samsung smartwatch boasts of its two-inch curved Super AMOLED display. It features user-friendly interface. More interesting, it lets users read notifications and messages in one glance with its condensed font and conversation view features. It has onscreen keyboard to give them the chance to reply to messages. It also allows them to make and receive calls directly from the wrist. Chic users can express their own style with its changeable straps.
Samsung Gear S release date is in October.
