SEOUL, KOREA - Samsung Electronics expressed welcoming attitudes toward Google’s announcement of “Android Wear,” opening the possibility that it would develop Android based wearables, in addition to its existing Tizen operating system-based models.

A Samsung Electronics official said on March 19, “We welcome Google’s first wearable OS Android Wear.”“We are not yet preparing to launch Android wearable products. However, we will release a variety of products that can satisfy the diverse needs of our clients,” he added.

In the wearable area, Samsung Electronics is spurring efforts for Tizen and its own exclusive operating system development.At the recent Mobile World Congress (MWC), Samsung Electronics showed off Samsung Gear 2 (including Neo) that is mounted with Tizen OS, first in the world.

Samsung is also set to release Gear Fit, together with Galaxy S4, on April 11. The Gear Fit will be based on Samsung’s exclusive operating system.The primary reason for Samsung welcoming Google’s releasing of wearables is that it could contribute to expanding the overall size of the wearable market.