Samsung 'plans smart watch to rival Apple iWatch'

 

 

Samsung is working on a smart watch called the 'Galaxy Altius' according to leaked screenshots.

The images, which were posted on a South Korean messageboard, purport to be screens from a forthcoming Samsung smart watch, suggesting that Apple isn't the only company working on such a product.

One image features the name Samsung Galaxy Altius, while others show a music player, clock and an email app. The pictures suggest that the Altius runs a modified version of the Google Android operating system.

The provenance of the images is unclear and, though some websites have identified details that suggest they are genuine, it's entirely possible that they are mock-ups for an abandoned project or even fakes made by a fan.

Numerous rumours have appeared in recent weeks suggesting that Apple is about to launch a smart watch. The product, which has been referred to as the "iWatch", is apparently being worked on by a team of 100 engineers, suggesting that it is more than an experiment.

The long-running - and high profile - battle between Samsung and Apple will lead many to suspect that the South Korean company is hoping to steal a march on its rival with a smart watch of its own.

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