Although the Gear Fit2 Pro went on sale Sept. 15, Samsung is still waiting for Apple to publish a companion iOS app before the fitness tracker can gain promised iPhone compatibility.
"We look forward to iOS support for Gear Fit2 Pro pending approval in the App Store," Samsung said in a statement seen by CNET, which is postponing a review until the app becomes available. Apple didn't reply to the site's inquiries.
Samsung has had iPhone support for Gear devices since January, dependent on custom apps not just to connect to the wearables but to change settings, download apps, and/or manage health data. None of the company's current iPhone apps support the Gear Fit2 Pro.
It's not clear whether Samsung was simply late to submit the app or there are deeper issues, such as bugs or rules violations.
Apple released the Apple Watch Series 3 on Sept. 22, just days after the Fit2 Pro, adding upgrades like LTE support. While Samsung's product is cheaper and not meant to compete directly, Apple may be benefitting to small degree from the Fit2 Pro's exclusion from iPhones.
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"It's not clear whether Samsung was simply late to submit the app or there are deeper issues, such as bugs or rules violations."
It's clearly not Apple's fault based on the fact there are other Apps already in The App Store for different Gear models. So Samsung was either late to submit, or had to make a few changes to their App because it didn't fully meet requirements.
But I'm sure people will like to spin it as Apple intentionally trying to cause trouble for Samsung, as if they run their store like a 12 year old would.
For all the shit Samscum has stolen from Apple I would not allow them to enter my product eco-system.