Launch of new applications including 'SOCAR', 'Samsung Lions', 'Golfzon', and 'ADT Caps'

Samsung Electronics is further enhancing user convenience by releasing various applications exclusively for its strategic smartwatch, the 'Gear S2'.

Samsung Electronics is launching new applications for the 'Gear S2', including the exclusive car-sharing service 'SOCAR', as well as 'Samsung Lions', 'Golfzon', and 'ADT Caps'.

SoCar, a car-sharing service that allows users to easily rent nearby vehicles using a smartphone, has launched a dedicated application for the Gear S2 that supports vehicle reservation, checking remaining rental time, and map viewing functions on the wrist, as well as smart vehicle control functions such as opening and closing doors, turning on hazard lights, and sounding the horn.

Samsung Electronics and Socar are holding a variety of events from the 29th to May 12th to celebrate the launch of the dedicated application for the 'Gear S2'.

During the event period, all customers who download and log in to the dedicated Socar application for 'Gear S2' will be provided with a 1-hour free 'Socar' coupon, and 'Gear S2'If you book a wrapped car designed with o;, you can get a 50% discount on the rental fee.

Professional baseball, services such as ticket reservation and win rate checks

In addition to this, Samsung Electronics plans to sequentially introduce applications such as 'Samsung Lions,' which allows users to conveniently enjoy baseball games through ticket reservations and win rate checks; 'Golfzon,' which analyzes golf game performance including scores, driving distance, and fairway landing rates; and 'ADT Caps,' which enables easy verification of security status.

The 'Gear S2', released in Korea last October, enhances user convenience through the continuous release of new applications and has the strength of allowing users to change the main screen as if wearing a new watch every day with approximately 2,000 watch faces.

A Samsung Electronics official said, “Since its launch, the ‘Gear S2’ has continuously released new applications through partnerships with various industries,” adding, “We will continue to strive to enhance consumer convenience and expand the ecosystem of the wearable market through active collaboration.”