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Purported photos of Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Gear fitness-oriented watch leak out

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As Samsung’s September 4th unveiling of its Galaxy Gear smart watch approaches, some purported photos of the device have been obtained by VentureBeat. The device is expected to carry a 2.5-inch display, dual-core processor, and fitness functionality.

According to VentureBeat‘s report the watch is a “smartphone companion” that is meant to compete in a world of Nike Fuel Band-like devices. The design is described as fairly basic:

The color is fairly basic — dark black and grey, although it may be enhanced in the final version. The wristband is clunky and masculine, large enough to hold speakers in the clasp. It’s not heavy to hold, but it dwarfed my tiny lady wrists when I tried it on. Women may instead opt for a Misfit Shine, which isn’t a watch but is a small jewel-like button.

Unsurprisingly, the device has Bluetooth and WiFi capabilities, and it can connect to your existing Samsung smartphone. The watch also is said to include some interesting camera features:

It has a 4-megapixel camera built into the strap, and tiny speakers in the clasp. You can measure health data through the camera. Take a picture of your food, and you can tag it according to what type of food it is, such as “grains” or “fat.” It’s a clear swipe at Google Glass — but would anyone take photos of their meals from a watch, other than for spy movie appeal?

Other odds-and-ends include S Voice, quick posting to Twitter and Facebook, and health tracking apps. The device is said to sport 10 hours of battery life. We will be at IFA to cover the official announcement.

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