Samsung has confirmed that it will bring Galaxy Gear compatibility in late November

Nov 21, 2013 19:29 GMT  ·  By

Good news for Galaxy Note II and Galaxy S III owners in Canada, as Samsung has confirmed that it will bring Android 4.3 Jelly Bean update in late November.

According to a press release issued today, Samsung has announced that both Galaxy Note II and Galaxy S III will be compatible with its Galaxy Gear smartwatch, which will be released just in time for Black Friday.

Samsung has also mentioned that timing for Galaxy Gear compatibility varies by device and carrier/retailer, so it's not yet clear when exactly the Android 4.3 Jelly Bean update will arrive for Galaxy Note II and Galaxy S III.

In related news, customers who purchase Samsung Galaxy Gear from November 29 through December 2 will receive $50 (€37) off the retail price ($330/€245). Stay tuned for more updates on Android 4.3 Jelly Bean for Galaxy Note II and Galaxy S III.