SEOUL/FRANKFURT Samsung Electronics Co Ltd unveiled its latest smartwatch yesterday as the South Korean tech giant seeks to challenge Apple Inc's global domination in the fast-growing wearable device market.
The round-faced Gear S2 is fitted with a 1.2-inch circular screen and allows for mobile payment and remote control over home appliances as well as common phone calls and text messaging features, according to a company statement.
Samsung is hopping the new watch will compete with similar Apple products,after the US company became the top provider of wearable devices worldwide only months after the Apple Watch was unveiled in April.