Samsung, according to network sources, is designing a new wearable device. The gadget, according to available information, will combine the functions of a smart clock and a fitness tracker.

It is noted that the novelty will incorporate the best features of the Gear S3 and Gear Fit 2. Recall that Gear S3 - is a "smart" clock, which is endowed with a 1.3-inch AMOLED-display with a resolution of 360p, a 1.0-GHz dual-core Exynos processor, 768 MB of RAM and a flash drive with a capacity of 4 GB. In turn, Gear Fit 2 is a fitness bracelet with a 1.5-inch display. The equipment includes a heart rate sensor, an accelerometer, a barometer, a gyroscope and a GPS receiver.

The novelty, as reported, will be performed in a compact package. She will get replacement straps. It is a question of waterproof performance that will allow using the device during water sports activities.

Among the planned functions are:

tracking activity, weight control, recommendations for doing exercises, issuing various notices, etc.. The gadget will be designed to be worn 24 hours a day.

We add that in the first quarter of this year around the world it was sold about 22.0 million different portable devices - smart watches, fitness bracelets and so on.. The demand for wearable gadgets on an annual basis grew by 21%. Thus, in the first quarter of 2016, 18.2 million such electronic devices.