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In an attempt to end speculation about the popularity of its Galaxy Gear smartwatch, Samsung has shared sales figures for the first time, and they might surprise you. Reuters reports](http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/11/19/samsung-gear-idUSL4N0J41VR20131119) that sales of the company’s Android-powered wearable have reached 800,000 units since its launch in September, surpassing its own expectations and contradicting recent industry reports that pegged sales at just 50,000 units. In an attempt to stimulate sales, Samsung has offered plenty of incentives to buy the Galaxy Gear by bundling it with the Galaxy Note 3, with some UK carriers offering the smartwatch for free if they purchased the 5.7-inch smartphone on a two-year contract. Samsung says it will offer more Galaxy Gear promotions in the run-up to the holidays, as well as building out future support for more of its smartphones.
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Source: Reuters