Samsung planning to bring many new apps to iOS, rumor claims
Samsung will allegedly port a number of apps to iOS later this year as it tries to increase the cross-platform appeal of its devices, including speakers, tablets, and fitness trackers.
A version of Gear Fit Manager, for instance, will let people pair a Gear Fit with an iPhone, sources explained to SamMobile. Accordingly, Samsung is also said to be working on an iPhone version of S Health, which logs things like activity, food, and sleep. The app normally comes preinstalled on Samsung phones.
Going a step further, the company may also release an app for its Level audio accessories, and two apps -- Remote Control and Family Square -- for the Galaxy View. The View is a deliberately oversized tablet that behaves like a streaming-based portable TV.
Samsung already has a Smart Camera app for iOS that connects with some of its compact cameras, but the company is reportedly planning an update that might bring a new interface. In its current form the app can copy images and videos, as well as handle some remote control functions, including serving as a viewfinder.
Samsung recently announced that it would add iOS support to its Gear S2 smartwatch. By comparison, Apple has virtually no presence on Samsung devices -- the Apple Watch is only compatible with iPhones for example, and there are only two Apple-made Android apps -- Apple Music and Move to iOS.
A version of Gear Fit Manager, for instance, will let people pair a Gear Fit with an iPhone, sources explained to SamMobile. Accordingly, Samsung is also said to be working on an iPhone version of S Health, which logs things like activity, food, and sleep. The app normally comes preinstalled on Samsung phones.
Going a step further, the company may also release an app for its Level audio accessories, and two apps -- Remote Control and Family Square -- for the Galaxy View. The View is a deliberately oversized tablet that behaves like a streaming-based portable TV.
Samsung already has a Smart Camera app for iOS that connects with some of its compact cameras, but the company is reportedly planning an update that might bring a new interface. In its current form the app can copy images and videos, as well as handle some remote control functions, including serving as a viewfinder.
Samsung recently announced that it would add iOS support to its Gear S2 smartwatch. By comparison, Apple has virtually no presence on Samsung devices -- the Apple Watch is only compatible with iPhones for example, and there are only two Apple-made Android apps -- Apple Music and Move to iOS.
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When Google released Android, if my recollection is correct, it was first released on Motorola's Droid. And that phone was essentially a clone of the iPhone.
Samsung was an opportunist, but can they really be blamed? Sony, HTC, LG, Motorola, Xiaomi and Huawei also produce Android based clones.
Samsung makes nice products. Their DRAM and flash memory products are top notch. They as a company would actually like to abandon Android all together with Tizen now being used in all of their wearables. Tying those wearables into iOS is a good thing. Samsung is following a proprietary vertically integrated model like Apple as opposed to the commodity model of Intel and Google.
Samsung and LG are going to produce components for Apple. While TSMC is able to build CPUs, they don't build displays and they don't build memory.
At least Samsung is moving away from Android unlike the rest of the handset makers.
I actually like many of Samsung's products including the chip and memory inside of my iPhone 6S. Google on the other hand is a totally different story.
http://www.phonearena.com/phones/compare/Motorola-DROID,Apple-iPhone-3GS/phones/3853,3774
http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Motorola-DROID_id3853
You've also probably forgotten that Mr Schmidt was not the only Apple board member with a tie to Google, and in fact that person remain connected to the two companies after Eric resigned. Do you remember who he was?
JavaScript has its place, but where timing and reliability are critical, not there!
I have never had a remote/TV combination as remotely unreliable as this thing in my life, nor have I used one someone else owned.
What is the chance you own right now something with at least one part made by Samsung.
Hate them you will, avoid them you try.
Reality is they are making bits and pieces for just about everything.
that bad just because Google is worse.
Theyre both thieves and they should both be punished and boycotted whenever possible.
Wow! And you still have time to post? How long does it take to raise an entire generation? I'm only raising a single child and it take a ton of my time. I can't imagine how much time and effort it would take to raise a generation! /s
I suspect Samsung thinks they will look like cool beans by having their shit on an iPhone, while making fun of the iPhone with their ads...which are also a rip-off of Apple ads...
making them free on their ONLY Android devices
"See how much you can save by switching to a Galaxy S9999? Get one today!"
1. Google - lets face it they are best at programing on any OS. Their iOS apps are top notch. They sometimes release updates and apps to competitors platforms before their own.
2. Microsoft- they are more hit or miss tending to make large power draining programs.
3. Apple- ITunes for windows. 'nough said
4. A drunken clown.
5. Samsung- seriously get your stuff together on Android before you veture out. Samsung makes the most powerful Android devices and they are slugs thanks to Samsung's customizations. The fact they are venturing into foreign waters scare me.
Just my objective analysis.