Rumor: Galaxy Gear sequel coming soon with lower price and wider device support

Samsung is rumored to be working on the sequel to its Galaxy Gear smartwatch, and it could be out early next year with cutdown specs, a cheaper price and more device compatibility.

Remember before Samsung announced the Galaxy Gear smartwatch an executive described it as a concept device? The quote was, “We will be introducing a new wearable concept device called Galaxy Gear,” and was supplied by Lee Young-hee in an interview with the Korea Times.

Qualcomm launches Toq smartwatch with always-on touchscreen, out late 2013

Attention at IFA 2013 may appear to have centered around the Galaxy Gear smartwatch, but another watch has also been given its official debut at the show, and it’s made by a most unlikely manufacturer. It’s called the Toq, and it’s produced by Qualcomm, the company best known for making the Snapdragon processor range.

Galaxy Gear smartwatch: More info prior to Samsung’s big reveal

Samsung's all set to show off its eagerly awaited Galaxy Gear smartwatch on Wednesday, and with just a few days to go, more rumors and revelations about the wrist-based tech continue to surface.