Gear S2: We can use our smartphone's nano sim card for connection to cellular networks?

[Sammuel1973]

What do you also think of the round design? Would be cool if the battery is replaceable.

Samsung Gear S2 might include nano SIM card slot

 

[Deucesjack]

Wouldn't buy it unless it has a sim card slot. To me that would be taking a step backwards from the watch I already own.

 

[Sammuel1973]

Here's a new article about the 3 variations, the 3rd one is the 3g standalone, using an e-sim.

http://www.appy-geek.com/Web/ArticleWeb.aspx?regionid=1&articleid=47299630&source=copytoclipboard

 

[mountainbikermark]

1.2" screen? That's it? And round means it'll have even less usable screen.
That's just nuts for what the S1 is capable of doing now and trying to do it on a screen half its size.

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[Robby Robb]

Think im gonna stick with my Gear s

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[Sammuel1973]

Can someone confirm we don't need a separate phone number for the 3g standalone variant? If we do, can we use our Gear S number? Reportedly, TMobile will charge $5/mo for the plan, same price as the Gear S.

 

[foxbat121]

Of course you do. There is no difference than Gear S. The only thing that is different from the uncomfirm report is that it contains eSIM which means it doesn't have a physical SIM slot but rather a software SIM.

 

[Paul Paradis]

Ok, That's not worth updating the Gear S for unless you just have to have a smaller round screen. Nothing in those specs looks to be any kind of even the tiniest upgrade.

 

[xendula]

It's definitely a downgrade from my Gear S: no GPS, no user accessible SIM, smaller screen.

 

[JRDEMASKUS]

Looks like a working Gear S in good condition will retain it's value for a while longer. Good news if you are an owner, bad news if you are looking for the price to go down with the release of the GearS2.
Still happy I got it. Satisfied a "Lust" that just wouldn't quit. Now, after many years, I am finally calming down. I have a good collection I was able to justify in some way, even if each one is not constantly in use. I kind of just cycle through, picking them up as needed at the moment.
What I fear is replacing a device. It looks like the new version of my BT is different, the S Gear 2 is different. I usually do ok with phones, but it looks like some Note 5 wanters are disappointed. My tablet and PC are secondary items I don't use as much, and the laptop I tried to designate for Work only. I tried to update the laptop to Win 10, but couldn't due to license, so I installed Linux Mint instead. Even updates can completely change your device.
I am going to try not to run out and buy the new Windows Phone 10 flagship as soon as it is released. But if a get a chance, and nobody at home is paying attention, I will probably try to sneak it in. I already started dropping hints.
And if I am using the S Gear as intended, standalone with a SIM card, then it won't matter what phone I choose to carry, or not carry.
Sorry, I am a Windows Phone fan at heart.

 

[Sammuel1973]

The Gear S2 will be compatible with any Android phones, at least 4.4, although no Samsung Pay and a couple of other features. Availability in the US by early October.

https://youtu.be/42phEcuS8SU