Samsung was just caught trademarking the name “Gear Fit Pro”, leading many people to assume that Samsung is preparing to release a pro version of its popular Gear Fit 2. Here’s everything you need to know.
What is the Samsung Gear Fit Pro?
The Samsung Gear Fit Pro is a rumored upcoming device from Korean electronics giant Samsung.
This past week, Samsung was spotted trademarking the name Gear Fit Pro. Many have taken this trademark to assume that Samsung is preparing to release a professional, premium version of its Gear Fit smart bands / fitness trackers.
The Gear Fit Pro would likely be an upgrade over the existing Samsung Gear Fit 2, which is generally reviewed as a solid fitness tracker – although it has average battery life and isn’t as feature-rich as its competitors.
Samsung’s fitness tracker sales have been lagging behind competitors like Fitbit and Apple in the crowded wearable tracker market. If the Gear Fit Pro does exist, Samsung is expected to reveal it at Mobile World Congress 2017.
Samsung Gear Fit Pro Features
Literally all we know about the Samsun Gear Fit Pro is the name: we know that Samsung trademarked the name. That’s all we know.
The current model of the Gear Fit, the Gear Fit 2, features a 1.5-inch curved AMOLED touchscreen display. The fitness tracker is also notable for its waterproof material that shapes to the curve of your wrist.
What Will This Mean for Consumers?
The Gear Fit 2 is a capable fitness tracker. However, Samsung continues to struggle against its competitors like Apple, Garmin, and Fitbit in the wearable space.
The Pro version could mean premium build materials, or it could mean a more feature-rich fitness tracker.
Samsung Gear Fit Pro Release Date
Many suspect that Samsung will unveil the Gear Fit Pro as part of a new wearables lineup at MWC 2017, a tech conference where Samsung has traditionally unveiled its newest Galaxy S smartphone and other updates.
Samsung is also expected to reveal the delayed Samsung Galaxy S8 handset at the conference, along with the Galaxy Tab 3.
If Samsung does reveal the Gear Fit Pro at MWC 2017, then we can expect a likely release date of Q3 2017.
Samsung Gear Fit Pro – It’s All Speculation at This Point
The important thing to remember here is that all of this is speculation: for all we know, Samsung just trademarked the term “Gear Fit Pro” to protect their brand – maybe they don’t have plans to release an upgraded version of the Gear Fit 2 at all.
We’ll keep you updated when more news about the Gear Fit Pro becomes available.
