Samsung Gear 2 with total exclusivity for Samsung Galaxy devices and full compatibility with other brands . That is the debate that has arisen since the first Samsung Galaxy submit Gear. To date, the signature smartwatch are 100% compatible only with phones of the brand itself , but the Koreans do not close the door to a hypothetical extension of the functions of these wearables with other devices from other manufacturers .

Far from any controversy arising from other factors such as high price prevent Samsung Smart Clock expand, exist another drawback that limits the smartwatch have greater impact. And is that both the first generation ( Gear Galaxy with Android) and II ( Samsung with Tizen Gear 2 ) have one thing in common: they are only compatible with some Samsung Galaxy smartphones .

Compatibility issue

Although the Samsung Galaxy correspond to the family of most popular Android smartphones on the market, compatibility smartwatches Galaxy Gear and Gear 2(iphone 5c colors cases) with these is a limiting factor. While the intention of Koreans has been to maintain an ecosystem unique devices, the end might change your mind to improve sales of this new generation of watches. Not the first time we are aware of this evidence as prior company sources expressed that opportunities smartwatches that is " open " market .

The latest to open the jar of the essence in an interview has been Luke Mansfield. The head of Samsung products in Europe has hinted that there is the possibility that the signature watches are compatible with other brands in the future. However, it should be clarified that his words have been somewhat " elusive " so that Samsung could interpret values ​​extend support in the future, although there seems to be an immediate priority.

The development of smartwatch in Samsung

The information coincides with the announcement of the release of the SDK or Software Development Kit for Samsung Gear 2 and Gear 2 Neo. Unlike the previous Galaxy Gear , this time if the multinational support the development of specific applications for their watches with this package of tools for developers. While it is not an indication that you are in my future will " synchronize " in other smartphones , is a clear initiative to increase the functionality of such gadgets. Meanwhile, the Android Scene does the rest. And is that a few months ago the developer community took the initiative to find a way to sync the Galaxy Nexus with 5 Gear .