Samsung's Galaxy Gear smartwatch got a lot of attention a few weeks ago, but there's more to this wearable tech than meets the eye.

Here's what Samsung is considering for its future in the potential $16 billion wearable technology market:

Lots of apps

Samsung expects there will be 70 third party apps ready when the wearable smartwatch launches in October. Since the apps are all Android-based, “it’s typically slimming it down, not a complete rewrite.”

That means a lot of apps can potentially be available for the smartwatch.

The APIs Are Coming

The Galaxy Gear can take pictures and sense its own movement and orientation, but this only really just scratches the surface. Samsung plans to deliver a set of open APIs to developers so they can engage with all the sensors on the watch and leverage on its persistent connection to the phone.

Sensors Are the Same

Its guts are similar to a traditional smartphone. The only thing they don't have is a compass and a heart rate meter.

Why the Smart Watch Can Succeed

First, the devices are genuinely intelligent, and they run on Android and have access to far more real time data than their ill fated predecessors. They are adaptable and flexible and puts your social network on your wrist.

The Band Is Full of Technology

The wrist band includes a speaker on the clasp. The speaker in the clasp works in concert with the noise-canceling microphones in the watch body, and allows you to hold the watch up to your face to conduct a phone call.

You Can Ignore a Call by Placing Your Hand Over the Phone

Because the phone is connected to the watch, you will also get an alert on the watch. Just glance at your wrist to see who is calling and if you don't want to take the call you can place your hand over the phone.

Samsung Will Produce More Wearables

There is a possibility of more wearable devices in Samsung's future. That you can be sure of.

Start Charging With a Tap

The smartwatch is designed to survive at least a day on a single charge. There's a conventional USB charging port in the base and copper connectors inside it, and the charger also has built-in NFC, so, according to Samsung, you simply tap to pair.