[Samsung Galaxy Gear] BarryH_GEG:
Hmm. I can't think of any reason these aren't available for us. If Samsung wanted to hobble the GG1 to get us to buy the Gear 2 they wouldn't have moved it to Tizen, they would have just let it die a death of neglect on Android. Hardware wise our SoC is different than the 2's and we don't have the IR or heart rate sensors. But I can't imagine the CNN and Expedia apps needs them nor would the Gear SDK these apps were written against be hardware specific (I hope). I'm guessing Samsung may be going through some certification process with the Gear 2 apps before making them available to us (I hope). The one's that show up in Samsung Apps for us are in red. The one's in blue are installable from the "purchased" section of Samsung Apps but only if you were using them on Android. Any one want to venture a guess why so many theoretically compatible apps aren't available?

Samsung has more than 100 unique partnerships for the Gear 2 and Gear 2 Neo. Here are the first 23 app that have been announced for the wearable tech:

http://www.pcr-online.biz/news/read/first-23-apps-for-samsung-gear-2-smartwatch-revealed/033560

Atooma: Atooma is a context-aware application which connects actions and tasks across your smartphone and Gear.

Banjo: Banjo gives you access to the world’s largest collection of social posts indexed by location, time and content, right from your wrist.

Dacadoo: Users can measure their current health and fitness status in real-time through a personal health score based on body composition, emotions, and overall lifestyle.

EasilyDo: EasilyDo Smart Assistant is your very own personal assistant.

Feedly: Feedly helps you uncover and curate information that you are interested in.

Focus TRAINR: TRAINR uses Samsung Gear 2's powerful motion sensors to create the world's first personal trainer on your wrist.

Glympse: Real-time and dynamic, Glympse is the easiest way to share your location with anyone using Samsung Gear 2.

iHeartRadio: iHeartRadio provides users instant access to thousands of radio stations from across the country and allows listeners to create their own stations inspired by their favourite artists or songs.

iwunta (Cloudwear): iwunta gathers nearby friends to join you in just one tap.

Life360: Staying connected to your family on the go is easy with the new Samsung Gear 2 and Life360.

Runtastic: Use Runtastic to track distance, speed, elevation, heart rate, pace, and calories burned during your fitness workout and view the data on the Samsung Gear 2’s easy-to-view screen – directly on your wrist.

Sleep Genius: Sleep Genius is the world’s most scientifically advanced Sleep Programme and Revive Cycle Alarm.

Spritz: Spritz offers innovative text-streaming technology that enables easy and efficient reading on the email application of the Samsung Gear 2.

Strava: Strava connects you to a global community of athletes.

Vivino: Vivino is every wine lover's simple way to get instant information about a wine.

CNN: Get CNN Breaking News alerts and follow the stories as they develop on you Samsung Gear 2.

Conde Nast: A package of fitness programmes from SELF/Details that allows you to customise your workouts based on your goals and takes them to the gym with you.

eBay: With eBay for Samsung Gear 2, you can stay on top or your most important eBay activity.

Expedia: With Expedia, get the perfect travel information at the right time.

Flick Dat: With Flick Dat, you can send business cards from Samsung Gear 2, anytime, anywhere.

MapMyFitness(Under Armour): MapMyRun is a top-rated GPS tracking app that allows you to map your workouts, view your progress and share with friends on Samsung Gear 2.

MyMusicCloud: MyMusicCloud lets you enjoy your music collection on Samsung Gear2 and all your other devices, online or offline.

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