Samsung debuts Tizen-powered Gear 2 and Gear 2 Neo

Samsung is developing its wearable technology line without Google’s Android operating system. The Korean tech company has debuted two wearable devices running on Tizen, Gear 2 and Gear 2 Neo. Both devices feature 1.63-inch Super AMOLED displays, 1GHz dual-core processors, 4GB storage, 512MB RAM, heart rate sensors, pedometers, music players, Bluetooth, 300mAh battery, IR blaster, and IP67 certified dust and water resistance. The Gear 2 comes with a 2MP camera.

The Gear 2 and Gear 2 Neo are expected to work with a “wide variety of Samsung devices” and will be available globally around April. The Gear 2 will come with changeable straps in the color of Charcoal Black, Gold Brown, and Wild Orange. While the Gear 2 Neo will with straps in Charcoal Black, Mocha Grey, and Wild Orange.

Source: Droid Life

Review: Alcatel OneTouch Idol X

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

I have been surprised and impressed by the Alcatel OneTouch Idol X. This smartphone is one of the lighter devices in its class but it offers a great feature set for the price and is a superb first salvo from Alcatel.

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