The update also provides access to twice as many third-party applications and should improve the battery life of the watch, which is not insignificant.
Samsung has started rolling out the update over the world since May. Now it is available for watches on the wrists of owners in the United States.
Rest assured, if you are a fan of Android defendant, this update is optional. If you prefer to stay with Android, just do not install Tizen. If you ROOTE your device, install a custom ROM, or just that you really like how your watch works, stick to the old OS could be the way forward. But if you want to access the latest applications and features, you can download and install the update via Kies 3.0, Samsung's software on your PC.
There are currently over 140 applications available for Samsung smartwatches running Tizen . That's about twice as much as the applications that have been made available for the Android-based shows on the first connected the South Korean giant operating system.
Users who update will also have access to new fonts, various wallpapers, and other customization options. They will also be able to store music on their device and listen through Bluetooth headphones without using a smartphone. Originally the music features of the Galaxy Gear were limited to act as a remote control to start the music on a smartphone or a Samsung tablet.
But Samsung does not seem to put all your eggs in one basket, as the company also recently launched the smartwatch Gear Live, a watch running the mobile operating system of Google dedicated to mobile devices, Android Wear.
While most new smartwatches Samsung sold around 200 euros or more, the Galaxy Gear is now available at a much lower price. Today you can purchase a model for less than 100 euros.