Samsung expands iOS compatibility across its latest smart wearable category.
Samsung has announced that iOS users can now enjoy using the latest Gear family of devices including the Gear S3, Gear S2 and Gear Fit2. Though the features and functions will vary depending on the device, compatible* iOS device users can download the Samsung Gear S app for the Gear S2 and Gear S3 or the Samsung Gear Fit app for the Gear Fit2 from the Apple App Store. Once the appropriate app is downloaded, users will be guided through steps to complete pairing with the user’s compatible Samsung wearable device.
Younghee Lee, Executive Vice President of Global Marketing, Mobile Communications at Samsung Electronics, said, “By offering Android and iOS compatibility with our latest Gear devices, we’re giving users more ways to optimize their wearable experiences and connect to Samsung’s Galaxy of possibilities.”
Samsung wearable devices with iOS compatibility are currently available in markets where Samsung Gear devices are sold. The services and features of Samsung Gear devices may be limited for certain iOS devices and their applications.
*Compatible devices: iPhone 5, iPhone 5S, iPhone 5C, iPhone 6, iPhone 6+, iPhone 6S, iPhone 6S+, iPhone 7, iPhone 7+ and iPhone SE (iOS 9.0 and above).
