Samsung releases new Outdoor, Travel, and Sports Gear S3 smartwatch watchfaces
The Samsung Gear S3 is a very interesting smartwatch. Unlike many other watches it runs Tizen OS, instead of Android Wear. Software aside, it has great specifications and features -- it has GPS and is IP68-certified, making it great for those that live active lifestyles. Of course, less active folks can use it too. It doesn't look like a fitness-focused device, however, and it would look good with both casual and fancy clothes. In other words, it wouldn't look out of place in any situation.
Today, the versatile watch gets even more so, thanks to three new smartwatch watchfaces -- Outdoor, Travel, and Sports. You don't have to wait to try them, as they are available to download immediately.
"The Sports Watchface features a stopwatch at three o’clock and a speedometer at nine, beneath side-by-side displays for the user’s current heart rate and calories burned. The watchface also provides easy access to My Journey at the bottom of the screen, to help users map out runs and rides. Moreover, like the Outdoor edition, the Sports Watchface features a built-in alert function, designed to help users keep an eye on their exertion and exercise safely. Should you exceed your preset activity level -- a maximum heart rate, for instance -- the screen will flash red to signal you to rein it in," says Samsung.
Regarding the "Outdoor" variant, the company says, "The watchface includes an altimeter at three o’clock, a barometer at nine, a date and weather indication at six, and a sunrise/sunset display that arches over the screen. Tapping an indication once will access its app, while double-tapping will allow you to customize various display-related settings. For instance, the watchface allows users to preset altitude and atmospheric figures that, if exceeded, will cause the screen to flash red."
Samsung has even produced a video of famed survivalist Bear Grylls leveraging the Outdoor watchface in his adventures. You can watch that here.
The "Travel" face is quite unique, as it literally caters to those that move about the world. It features clocks for multiple locations, so you don't get confused by a changing timezone. It can even track your route and offer exchange rates for local currency. How cool is that?
Do you own a Gear S3 and want to try these new watchfaces? Head over to Samsung's Gear App Store and download them now.