Apple isn't the first company to launch a smartwatch. Samsung released the Galaxy Gear in September 2013, and followed it up in April with the Gear 2, with a third generation, the Gear S, slated for release in October 2014. Here's how Apple's impending watch compares to Samsung's Gear 2, one of the most popular on the market so far.
Apple Watch
Size
Available in two sizes, 38mm and 42mm
Camera
No
Sensors
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Heart rate
Connectivity
Wi-Fi 802.11b/g and Bluetooth 4.0
Charging
Through a magnetic attachment
Battery
To be determined
Price
$349
Samsung Gear 2
Size
41mm
Camera
Yes, 2mp
Sensors
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Heart rate
Connectivity
Infrared Blaster and Bluetooth 4.0
Charging
Via micro-USB charging dock
Battery
Two to three days of use
Price
$299