Video: Galaxy Gear: Samsung launches new smartwatch Samsung says the Gear can act as an extension to a smartphone by discreetly alerting users to incoming messages and calls on its 1.63-inch screen. Users can even make calls, secret agent-style without getting out their phone. The Gear also sports a basic camera and works with popular social media and fitness apps such as Twitter and RunKeeper. The Android-powered device starts shipping in most country Sept 25 from $299 (£191) Samsung is among the 1400 exhibitors at IFA this year. Some 240,000 gadget fans are expected at the huge electronics fair in Berlin, which is runs 6 - 11 September.