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JK Shin, head of Samsung Mobile Communications, presents the Samsung Galaxy Gear in Berlin, Germany, Sept. 4, 2013.
Samsung has unveiled a highly anticipated digital wristwatch well ahead of a similar product expected from rival Apple. The so-called smartwatch is what some technology analysts believe could become this year's must-have holiday gift. Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Gear on Wednesday in Berlin ahead of the annual IFA consumer electronics show.
Read more: Samsung unveils Galaxy Note 3, Note tablet, Galaxy Gear smartwatch Credit: Gero Breloer/AP
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Samsung President and CEO, JK Shin announces Galaxy Gear smartwatch
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Galaxy Gear will be available in a range of colors
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A larger screen, more compact frame and longer battery life characterize the Galaxy Note 3 - a phone-tablet hybrid
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Samsung President and CEO, JK Shin shows the new Note 3
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The new Note will feature a warm, textured touch
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Samsung President and CEO, JK Shin
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Samsung President and CEO, JK Shin
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UK tech celebrity Jason Bradbury hosting Samsung Unpacked 2013
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The Note 3 will come in white, black and pink
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The Note 3 will feature a leather backing
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The new Note 3
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The new Note 3 will also have a larger display
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A variety of new flip covers will also be available
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This on-screen wheel is called Air Command
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Closeup of Air Command
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Using the S-Pen in Action Memo
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The Note 3 features a new, more versatile S Pen, that is supposed to work better with the screen
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S Note helps promises to make multi-tasking easier on the Note 3
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Two chat windows can be opened at the same time
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With the pen window feature, a user can open a new application just by drawing a box on the screen
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Multiple Note 3 screens can be combined with the multi vision feature
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The new Galaxy Gear smart watch is modeled after traditional watches, but employs cutting-edge technology
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The lightweight, stainless steel watches will come in a variety of colors
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The Smart Relay feature pushes email from your Galaxy Note to Gear
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Gear allows the user to make and receive calls, with an integrated speaker
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Voice activation feature allows user to make calls, ask questions and send texts
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A built-in camera can capture photographs with one swipe
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Gear has its own apps
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The Gear battery is designed to last 25 hours on one charge
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The New Note 10.1 tablet is also announced
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The New Note 10.1 tablet weighs about 1.2 lbs and has a depth of 0.31-inches.
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The New Note 10.1 tablet weighs about 1.2 lbs and has a depth of 0.31-inches.
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