According to a Wall Street Journal report, Samsung confirmed to be working on a new Smartwatch that will NOT require a Smartphone to pair with, instead, it will have a standalone network connectivity with a nano-SIM card slot, its a step forward from being just a notification device to a fully functional phone.
WDJ report say that Samsung’s standalone smartwatch will be running Tizen OS and will be able to make and receive calls, and send emaild, all without the need to be tethered to a smartphone. It may not be named the “Solo”, but it is certainly part of the Tizen-powered Samsung Gear lineup, rather than the Android-powered Galaxy Gear brand. The device will have other functionality that we’ve seen in the Gear line including GPS, Bluetooth, a camera, and a heart rate monitor.
Supposedly, Samsung is already in talks with wireless carriers in the US, South Korea, and Europe to help bring the device to market; and, Samsung is planning to announce the device in either June or July with a release possible for sometime over the summer. No word yet on pricing or specs.
