
Wednesday night, Samsung announced its long-awaited Galaxy Gear smartwatch following months of rumour and speculation.
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During the unveiling in Berlin, the Korean firm’s CEO JK Shin exclaimed that he believed the chunky watch could become a ‘fashion statement’ and would revolutionise how people interact with their phones.
Despite the hype and bold claims the device has left many experts and consumers underwhelmed.
Colin White, Managing Director of SellMyMobile.com told MailOnline: "The Galaxy Gear looks the part but is a complete let down from a technical aspect".
"The 315mAh battery will need to be charged every 24 hours, and the device is partner reliant so you can’t use it on any other Android run Smartphone other than a Samsung."
He added that the ball is now in