Report says Samsung Galaxy Note7 fiasco won't affect Gear S3's launch

Himanshu, 27 October 2016

Following Samsung's announcement that the Galaxy Note7 has been permanently discontinued, there were reports from Korean media that the Note7 debacle will have a negative impact on the company's future projects, many of which will get delayed.

However, according to a new report, that's not true - at least in the case of the tech giant's Gear S3 smartwatch. Citing "Samsung Insiders," the report says that the Tizen-powered wearable is on schedule for a November launch, although an exact date is yet to be confirmed.

There have been reports that the Gear S3 will be launched in mid-November, and South Korea, the US, and select European countries will get it first. The wearable is also up for pre-order in Canada, with a shipping date of November 18.

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Reader comments

SMD79
27 Oct 2016
4Hp

Swim with my S2 all the time as well. No issues. Apple will rename common things to sound cooler (like "swimproof") but it all means the same. I won't deny that's smart marketing. In reality both watches are great, although I'm more excited for the S...

guy
27 Oct 2016
Ibx

I surf with my Gear S2 all the time. And the word swimproof comes from Apple, because Apple considers itself is too good to use a common word like waterproof or water resistant. What you're looking for is the IP (Ingress Protection.) And the inclusio...

AnonD-603154
27 Oct 2016
jcx

Agreed...looks like a winner...but nobody wants a sports watch that has to be removed before swimming...and nobody wants a luxury watch that is afraid of the water...see where I'm going here? Sam apparently doesn't.