Samsung unveils Galaxy Note 3, Galaxy Gear smartwatch

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

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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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