An unknown Samsung smartwatch with the model number SM-R382, recently visited the FCC. Smaller than the manufacturer's current line up of Tizen powered Galaxy Gear and Gear watches, there is speculation that this smartwatch could feature Android Wear. The latter is a version of Android made specifically for wearable devices. The watch that visited the FCC is about 10mm shorter than the Gear smartwatches and features Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity.
While Samsung's original Galaxy Gear smartwatch was originally launched with Android, and became a Tizen device via an update, the manufacturer might be looking to take advantage of the much larger numbers of developers writing apps for Android devices.
Alan, an ardent smartphone enthusiast and a veteran writer at PhoneArena since 2009, has witnessed and chronicled the transformative years of mobile technology. Owning iconic phones from the original iPhone to the iPhone 15 Pro Max, he has seen smartphones evolve into a global phenomenon. Beyond smartphones, Alan has covered the emergence of tablets, smartwatches, and smart speakers.
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