Samsung to Release SDK for Next Generation Gear

Developers receive invitation to help build next Samsung wearable prior to the product launch

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. announced that members of global developer community can get an early access to the Software Development Kit (SDK) of the company’s next generation of the Gear device. The new wearable device will be the 7^th generation of Samsung Gear with a wrist watch type. This is the first time that Samsung has released its wearable SDK to third-party developers before the official product announcement.

[pull_quote_center]“Samsung has actively adapted its approach to wearable device development as the leader of the rapidly developing category. “Through meaningful and progressive innovation, Samsung welcomes developers and industry leaders to join this open collaboration effort to enrich and create a unique user experience for a new smart mobile life. [/pull_quote_center]

Said JK Shin, CEO and Head of IT & Mobile Communications Division at Samsung Electronics.

To join the program, developers can become a member of the community by submitting an application at the Samsung Developer’s website. The applicants will be later notified through email along with the development resources. They will be among the first to get an up-close look into the SDK and build apps for the next Gear.

For more information, please visit http://developer.samsung.com/wearable