According to a new report published by Pulse News, Samsung is preparing to launch the much-rumored in South Korea next month. The device is expected to be the first fitness tracker on the market to pack a , which will provide users with a wider range of health-based statistics, including a bioelectrical impedance analysis, a detailed breakdown of organ measurements, an electrocardiogram showing electrical activity of the heart and a graph showing skin temperature. Aside from the new measurements, the chip is also said to be than using individual components as it’s an all-in-one solution, meaning there’s no need for external processing — so all data can be pushed through in real-time, yielding more accurate results.
Recent leaks have suggested that the Gear Fit 2 will sport a 1.84-inch AMOLED display, 4GB of internal memory and a GPS chip embedded in the CPU. With regards to the design, Samsung appears to have opted for a with no exposed parts, which leads us to believe that the unit is, in fact, . Unfortunately, the specification remains unknown, but we presume that it will be IP68 as this would mean that the band can be submerged in over 1.5-meters of cold water for 30 consecutive minutes, making it perfect for snorkeling, surfing, swimming and other water-based sports. Much to our disappointment, we still don’t have any information with regards to pricing, but we expect the wearable to cost somewhere in the region of $150-200 when it finally hits the market.
Recent leaks have suggested that the Gear Fit 2 will sport a 1.84-inch AMOLED display, 4GB of internal memory and a GPS chip embedded in the CPU. With regards to the design, Samsung appears to have opted for a with no exposed parts, which leads us to believe that the unit is, in fact, . Unfortunately, the specification remains unknown, but we presume that it will be IP68 as this would mean that the band can be submerged in over 1.5-meters of cold water for 30 consecutive minutes, making it perfect for snorkeling, surfing, swimming and other water-based sports. Much to our disappointment, we still don’t have any information with regards to pricing, but we expect the wearable to cost somewhere in the region of $150-200 when it finally hits the market.