# Trailblazing Smartwatches The Samsung Gear Live is Samsung's First Android Wear-Based Smartwatch By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2014-06-26 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-gear-live References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/samsung-gear-live-smartwatch/32701/) & [engadget](http://www.engadget.com/2014/06/25/google-io-keynote-liveblog-2014/) The [Samsung](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galaxy-watch-ultra) Gear Live is the newest smartwatch from Samsung, and runs on the Android Wear wearable platform. This smartwatch has designs reminiscent of Samsung's previous [smartwatch offerings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/active-2-smartwatch), such as the distinctive bezel curving above and below the screen. The Samsung Gear Live features a 1.63-inch screen with 320 x 320 resolution. It has an impressive 1.2 Ghz processor, a must to be able to handle the advanced Android Wear platform. As far as the appearance is concerned, the Samsung Gear Live will be made available in black or wine red. The watches' default bands can be swapped out for any standard 22 millimeter strap. The Samsung Gear Live can be ordered from Google Play for $200. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Android Wear Platform:** Opportunity for developers to create innovative apps and experiences for smartwatches powered by the Android Wear platform. - **Customizable Watch Bands:** Potential for companies to offer a wide range of interchangeable watch bands, allowing users to personalize their smartwatches. - **High-resolution Displays:** Demand for smartwatches with high-resolution displays, providing clearer and more vibrant visuals for users. ### Who This Affects Most - **Wearable Tech:** Potential for companies to create and market innovative smartwatches and accessories. - **App Development:** Opportunity for app developers to create unique and functional applications specifically for smartwatches. - **Fashion and Accessories:** Demand for companies to offer stylish and customizable watch bands to cater to the growing market of fashion-conscious smartwatch users. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Feature-Packed Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galaxy-watch-ultra.md) - [Chic Cushion-Shaped Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-galaxy-watch.md) - [AI-Enabled Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galaxy-watch7.md) - [Accessible LTE-Enabled Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-galaxy-watch-fe-lte.md) - [Healthy Habit-Promoting Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-galaxy-watch6.md) - [Sizeable Wellness Wearable Debuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-4.md) - [Fall-Detecting Smart Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobilehelp-smart.md) - [Astrolabe-Inspired Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-galaxy-watch6-classic-astro-edition.md) - [Large Display Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/redmi-smart-band-2.md)