Despite very negative reviews from almost everyone that cared to touch one, Samsung has sold 800,000 Galaxy Gear smartwatches in two months. According to the company, that makes the Gear the most popular smartwatch in the world. Reuters reports the firm saying sales have exceeded its own expectations. The huge figure — far larger than some analysts' expectations — was likely boosted by regional promotions offering discounts and subsidies for user buying the Gear alongside a Samsung smartphone.
Another big impact on sales was likely marketing. There's no firm figure on how much money Samsung has spent promoting the Gear, but it's clear given the pure density of advertisements that it's a considerable figure. High-profile campaigns...
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