Samsung Gear 2 (Photo : Twitter)
Samsung recently unveiled its Gear Fit 2 fitness tracker and new wireless earbuds. The company's next smartwatch codenamed "Solis" will probably become Gear S3. It will also run on Tizen OS like Gear S2, which makes it dubious Samsung is loyal to the Android Wear platform.
The name "Solis" could have various meanings. It could refer to the sun. Another theory is it could imply that the new smartwatch will have a round watch face after Gear S2 had moderately more success than the blocky design of the first version of the wrist wearable.
"Solis" might also refer to the smartphone's design shown in two recently leaked photos. The smartwatches seem to have bezels that look like the sun's rays.
However, it is unclear whether or not the leaked photos are real. The images reportedly look too close to a real and expensive timepiece that is not related to Samsung or smartwatches, according to Slash Gear.
It is unclear how the smartwatch industry will make the wearables more attractive. Companies seem to be focusing on designing devices that are bigger and faster.
It is not surprising that Gear 3 will run on Tizen. However, there are many rumors about whether the Korean conglomerate plans to switch all phones, tablets and smartwatches to Tizen.
Samsung has claimed that it has not changed its commitment to smart watch platforms. However, this does not seem the case since it is not launching a new Android Wear Gear.
The company is reportedly also studying how its future Galaxy smartphones and other models could function without Google's Android OS. Switching to Tizen OS would give it more control over the hardware and software of its handsets. This would increase its profit margins.
Samsung has been making a lot of money for the Alphabet subsidiary by using its Android platform. That is through downloaded content and Google services such as Google Maps.
Samsung's goal is to be more like Apple by having more control of its ecosystem. However, there are a few possible issues.
Android is a tried and tested operating system that millions of people around the world are used to using, according to Know Your Mobile.
Another possible problem is Samsung phones without Google Play. Like Microsoft's Windows Phone, it might be difficult for Samsung to convince developers to make Tizen apps.
Here's a hands-on for Gear Fit 2
