Samsung Gear S2 hands-on: Tizen is here to stay

Like it or not, Samsung isn’t giving up on Tizen. The Gear S2 – officially announced just a few days ago – is Samsung’s latest attempt at cramming it’s open-source OS onto your wrist. Don’t let the name fool you though; the Gear S2 isn’t so much as sequel to Samsung’s earlier models as a complete revamping of its wearables platform. Most obviously, the device now comes with a circular display – a notable first for a company that has already spit out numerous smartwatches. But just important is that you’re no longer limited to Samsung’s ecosystem: any Android 4.4+ device can…
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