Samsung Offers iOS Compatibility with their Latest Gear Line of Wearable Devices

If you own one of Samsung's latest Gear line of wearables, then you're in for a treat.

The company has officially announced iOS compatibility across the latest Gear family of devices including the Gear S3, Gear S2 and Gear Fit2.

This is big news for iPhone users as they can now pair their phones with smartwatches other than the Apple Watch and those powered by Android Wear.

By doing so, Samsung has positioned itself as a major player in the wearable market, catering to both Android and iOS users alike.

You can checkout their full press release below announcing the expanded compatibility.

"Beirut, Lebanon – January, 2017 – Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. announced the expansion of iOS compatibility across the latest Gear family of devices including the Gear S3, Gear S2 and Gear Fit2.

Starting today, users can download the Samsung Gear S app for the Gear S2 and Gear S3 or the Samsung Gear Fit app for the Gear Fit2 on compatible iOS devices* from the Apple App Store. Once the appropriate app is downloaded, users will be guided through steps to complete pairing with the user’s compatible Samsung wearable device.

“We’re constantly looking for ways to enhance our offerings and we do this in part by listening to what our customers want – and that includes greater access to our cutting-edge wearable technologies with iOS support,” said Younghee Lee, Executive Vice President of Global Marketing, Mobile Communications at Samsung Electronics. “By offering Android and iOS compatibility with our latest Gear devices, we’re giving users more ways to optimize their wearable experiences and connect to Samsung’s Galaxy of possibilities.”

While features and functions will vary by device, iOS users will be able to enjoy the Samsung Gear S3’s timeless and stylish design, IP68 water and dust resistance, as well as the built-in GPS, Alti/barometer and Speedometer apps. It is available in two bold models – the Gear S3 frontier, which takes inspiration from the active explorer with a rugged design, as well as the Gear S3 classic, featuring an elegant style with the balance found on luxury timepieces. Users will also be able to track their fitness by monitoring distance and route traveled, running pace, calories burned and heart rate.

Samsung wearable devices with iOS compatibility are currently available in markets where Samsung Gear devices are sold. The services and features of Samsung Gear devices may be limited for certain iOS devices and their applications. For additional product information, please visit http://www.samsungmobilepress.com.

*Compatible devices: iPhone 5, iPhone 5S, iPhone 5C, iPhone 6, iPhone 6+, iPhone 6S, iPhone 6S+, iPhone 7, iPhone 7+ and iPhone SE (iOS 9.0 and above).

**Functions and features may vary depending on the region or service provider. All functionality, features, specifications and other product information provided in this document including, but not limited to, the benefits, design, pricing, components, performance, availability, and capabilities of the product are subject to change without notice or obligation.

About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

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Sunday Brunch at Le Gray's Indigo on the Roof

Indigo on the Roof at Le Gray Hotel is anything but gray! It's vivid, colorful, bright and glamorous!

On Sundays, when you're bored with typical ordinary restaurants or if you feel like trying something new, then Indigo on the Roof is a definite must try experience!

Restaurant Entrance

The venue is so bright

Overlooking beloved Beirut

Kick off with a good breakfast and pamper yourself all the way up to an exquisite lunch!

Bread, cheeses, pastries, cold cuts and all the necessities of a fulfilling breakfast are displayed with menu items of different selections of eggs platters from Benedict, Florentine, Royale, omelet to free range eggs.

Cheese Station  

Cold Cuts

Choose your donut

Crunchy & Flaky

I surely had great eggs benedicts but never did love one as much as the ones served here!

The fresh tasteful eggs, the buttery aromatic sauce holondais on a perfectly crunchy muffin.

Just beautiful

You'll fall in love with that buttery aroma

Now let's talk about lunch!

Nothing could be better than a warm soup on a cold and windy day. 

The roasted pumpkin and cinnamon soup was flavorful yet light so as not to kill your appetite, that you would be most in need of at this generous restaurant!

Roasted Pumpkin and Cinnamon Soup

A beautiful spread of fresh tasteful sushi and sashimi, smoked salmon and a variety of delightful salads from seared tuna, chicken and spinach quinoa, turkey ham and grilled pineapple, beetroot and goat cheese to grilled vegetables. And for those who always like to be faithful to our Lebanese delicacies, tabouleh, fattouch, raheb, hummus, moutsbbal...will be there for you too!

Masterpeice

Seared for your taste buds

DIY

Simply Beautiful

We're addicted to sushi

The fajitas station offers both chicken and meat wraps filled with the genuine taste of Mexico and Spain...now that I have mentioned it, I should have had more of those fabulous fajitas!

Oh my fajitas

At that point, we required the menu again to choose our main dish of Char grilled pork sausages, Garlic and rosemary lamb cutlets, Pan seared seabass, 5 spices duck breast, Bacon and brie Burger and for the faithful, the Lebanese specialty of the day.

Hesitant, doubtful, confused and lost is how we felt. We wanted to have them all, but logic prevailed and funny how we both ended up selecting the same candidate!

It came in a pan, sitting there like a king, accompanied by a huge side of fries, The Bacon and brie Burger!

Bacon & Brie Burger

This burger is very photogenic

The crispy bacon and the almost melted brie complimented the exquisite meat to procreate the divine burger.

I'm not letting go

The glorious dessert buffet offers you a great number of items to speed up your sugar rush!

Cakes, puddings, profiteroles, mousses, macarons, a chocolate fountain, a waffle station...you name it and it's there!

So many options

Galette des rois

I can never say no to red velvet

Even more options

Macarons

Waiting in line to be dipped

Oh, by the way, if you are thinking what to do with your kids so you are able to totally enjoy this feast, then worry no more, as it's also been taken care of and a special kids recreational area is devoted especially for your little ones; just make sure to ask for it upon making your reservation!

We always wrap-up great meals with Coffee

In one of the corners of my mind, there's a constant reminder telling  me to visit Indigo on the Roof again.

The great service where everyone is treated like VIPs, the perfect food that you not only enjoy but appreciate as well. 

Simply irresistible!