Samsung Gear S2 and Gear VR launched in India

As expected, Samsung has launched the Gear S2 smartwatch in India. Both standard as well as the classic edition will be available for purchase in the country starting today via the company's physical retail channels, with Flipkart being the exclusive online retail partner.

As for the price, the Gear S2 carries a tag of INR 24,300 (around $360), while the classic edition will set you back INR 25,800 (around $380). The South Korean company also confirmed that Gear S2 users in country will also be able to access dial faces with Indian themes.

Along with the Gear S2, Samsung also launched the Gear VR headset in the country, as was rumored earlier. The device carries a price tag of INR 8,200 (around $120), and like the smartwatch, will be sold through Samsung's physical retail channels and online retailer Flipkart.

In addition to the Galaxy Note5, S6 edge+, S6, and S6 edge, the headset also supports the dual SIM Galaxy Note5, which was recently launched in India.

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