Thanks for the info Cybereality, to bad though that it takes so long to develop a relatively simple utility for conversion and publishing 360 photos for the Gear VR.
Truly a missed opportunity!
I'm actually using video now to present 360 photos on the Gear VR, this allows me to accompany them with sound and overlaid titles. Despite a step down in resolution it's still better storytelling than a manual slideshow of stills.