NEW YORK, Sept. 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Apple has finally revealed the long anticipated iPhone 5 to the world. Philosys, Inc. is pleased to announce: the revelation that the Gmate SMART meter is the only true Smartphone meter to connect directly to the new iPhone 5, without the need of a costly adapter.

The first in its class and weighing in at less than 2 ounces, the Gmate® SMART is the smallest, most innovative blood glucose meter in the world. The Gmate® SMART connects directly to the headphone jack on the bottom of the iPhone 5. The technology is patent pending and Philosys is the only company to utilize the headphone jack as a power source and data connection point.

With a simple download of the FREE Gmate® SMART app from the iTunes app store, the Gmate® SMART interfaces directly with the iPhone 5's operating system. No adapter is necessary. The Gmate® SMART also supports the prior versions of iPhone as well as the iPod touch and iPad.

The Gmate® SMART has received CE Mark approval and is available in Europe. Philosys is currently in negotiations with other partners for global distribution and international telecommunication contracts. Gmate® SMART is pending FDA approval and will be available soon for purchase in the United States.

Philosys, Inc. is an industry leader in the development and manufacture of innovative medical diagnostic instruments.

For more information please visit www.gmate.com or call us at 1.855.GO.GMATE.

SOURCE Philosys, Inc.