Smartwatch Thread (news/apps/updates)

[DataVampire]

Thx , I have the 40mm watch active 2 atm which i am trading in for the 42mm classic. As i wear the watch all the time including during sleep the watch active 2 has been perfect can't feel it on my wrist. I am hoping the same the Galaxy watch 4 classic 42mm

The galaxy watch 4 classic has a thicker depth. and the rotating bezel. it will be a lot thicker. i noticed the difference going from the watch 46mm to the active 2 i am currently wearing. Also, I'm betting the classic will also be heavier

 

[pinkpound]

Some information about pay and health apps

 

[steve5424]

Has anyone gone for the classic watch 4 (42mm) over the Galaxy Watch 4 (40mm)

42mm classic for me. Small wrists so felt the 46mm would be too big and I wanted the classic look.

 

[nam]

The galaxy watch 4 classic has a thicker depth. and the rotating bezel. it will be a lot thicker. i noticed the difference going from the watch 46mm to the active 2 i am currently wearing. Also, I'm betting the classic will also be heavier

46.5 g for the 42mm Classic Watch 4 vs 26g for the Galaxy Watch active 2 40mm

 

[Cstark]

42mm classic for me. Small wrists so felt the 46mm would be too big and I wanted the classic look.

42mm here with my small wrists also. Tried a 46mm in-store and as much as I loved the big size it just didn't sit right (I know I'll prob regret this )

 

[Rexxar]

42mm classic for me. Small wrists so felt the 46mm would be too big and I wanted the classic look.

42mm here with my small wrists also. Tried a 46mm in-store and as much as I loved the big size it just didn't sit right (I know I'll prob regret this )

How small is small ? Mine measures (roughly) at 18.5cm , So debating whether i've made the right choice with 46mm !!

 

[Cstark]

How small is small ? Mine measures (roughly) at 18.5cm , So debating whether i've made the right choice with 46mm !!

17cm. You should be fine I reckon!

 

[steve5424]

42mm here with my small wrists also. Tried a 46mm in-store and as much as I loved the big size it just didn't sit right (I know I'll prob regret this )

I went for the silver. Don't like the white strap on it though so will get a brown or black leather one as soon as possible. I think they look better on a silver watch.

 

[Malevolence]

Does anyone have any suggestions for decent straps for a TicWatch Pro 3 GPS?

 

[DataVampire]

Did anyone order their watch 4 via EE? Have you had any order updates yet. mine still states (Delivery date= expecting confirmation)

 

[deuse]

My order is preparing for dispatch and should be here by the 27th

Not going to open it till I've read Mr Mobile review

 

[here2018]

My order is preparing for dispatch and should be here by the 27th

Not going to open it till I've read Mr Mobile review

Mine has said that since Friday last week, still no movement.

Has Mr Mobile got his review out yet?

 

[deuse]

Mine has said that since Friday last week, still no movement.

Has Mr Mobile got his review out yet?

No.
I think there could be an NDA on reviews...just guessing.
Plenty of unbox but no full reviews.

 

[here2018]

The verge have done a review. Worth a look

 

[deuse]

The verge have done a review. Worth a look

Thanks for the heads up.

So you need a Samsung phone to use some features.

 

[neil_g]

So you need a Samsung phone to use some features.

cant watch the vid right now, would you mind saying which functions require a samsung phone?

e: found this - "Other Android users will not have access to measurements, including the ECG, which requires the Samsung Health Monitor app. Blood pressure measurements are also exclusive to Samsung smartphones and are currently extremely restricted."

https://www.androidauthority.com/samsung-galaxy-watch-4-limitations-2735721/

 

[nam]

the new galaxy watch 4 will replace the Galaxy watch active 2 or will samsung continue with the active series

 

[steve5424]

the new galaxy watch 4 will replace the Galaxy watch active 2 or will samsung continue with the active series

No the Watch 4 is the active replacement.

 

[mrgubby]

I think my Ticwatch Pro 3 will be my last smartwatch

The total lack of support for WearOS from Google is shameful

No replacement for Play Music
Cannot use voice assistant to make calls from contacts list (been broken since March)
Cannot use voice assistant to make texts from contacts list (been broken since March)
Cannot use voice assistant to navigate (been broken since March)

I paid the extra for the LTE variant AND £7 a month extra on my phone contract for basically a watch that can only receive calls ...

other bits are broken but those are the main ones for me.

The issues have been raised on the Google support groups AND the Issue tracker website but are being ignored.

 

[steve5424]

I thought youtube music was the replacement for Google music?