Smartwatch Thread (news/apps/updates)
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Ha, I know. I'm the same. But I think I might have to pick up a Gen 5 with dark leather strap...
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Just a point on this, the Gear S3 used 2 x green LEDs & 1 x photodiodes for hear rate monitoring. The Galaxy Watch uses 1 x green LED & 4 x photodiodes.
Seems like most watches that give accurate HR readings use multiple photodiodes. The Galaxy Watch Active 2 has 8 photodiodes
Accidentally damaged my ticwatch pro and can now see visible very deep grazes on the screen. Very annoying. Now looking at what to get next but so torn between the Fossil gen 5 and Watch Active 2 (I've got the note 10 and tab s6 on pre order).
So lost, wouldnt mind continuing with wear os but this one does lag hard sometimes and I suspect despite the progress made on the hardware the fossil still isn't there yet. Tempted by the active 2 despite the apparent software limitations on apps (being forced to use Samsung's version of every app function) and will miss the voice activated ok Google from assistant as I'm full Google home.
So lost, wouldnt mind continuing with wear os but this one does lag hard sometimes and I suspect despite the progress made on the hardware the fossil still isn't there yet. Tempted by the active 2 despite the apparent software limitations on apps (being forced to use Samsung's version of every app function) and will miss the voice activated ok Google from assistant as I'm full Google home.
Saw on the Samsung accessories page you can order the watch active 2 even though it's not live on the actual page. https://www.samsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-note10/accessories/. It's £289 for the WiFi 44mm version and £419 for the LTE 44mm stainless steel version. £20 less for 40mm versions. Both shipping 20th September.
Is the galaxy watch the one to get then? I've just switched from apple to Samsung Galaxy Note 10 and would like a watch to go with it. Any other suggestions would be great.
On the non Apple side it is either a Galaxy Watch, Galaxy Watch Active 2 which both run tizen os which works best when using Samsung apps on phone (literally same features as the Galaxy Watch, but imo a better design and a haptic feedback rotating bezel rather than a physical one) or a fossil gen 5 that runs wear os which works best when using Google apps on phone, but wear os is known for sluggishness. This gen 5 watch is an improvement on usual wear os watches with it being the highest spec one.
I'm trying to decide but think I've settled and I'm going to go with the Samsung galaxy watch active 2 for my Note 10 plus. I currently have a ticwatch pro running wear os.
I have had my 46mm galaxy watch from early December, I only have to charge once ever 5 days, it does my samsung health requirements and all the other usual stuff most android watches can do. I wouldn't change it for any other watch now having come from regular mechanical watches and thinking I wouldn't get on with the GW.Is the galaxy watch the one to get then? I've just switched from apple to Samsung Galaxy Note 10 and would like a watch to go with it. Any other suggestions would be great.
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Is the galaxy watch the one to get then? I've just switched from apple to Samsung Galaxy Note 10 and would like a watch to go with it. Any other suggestions would be great.
after owning a couple of android wear watches, I'm absolutely loving the galaxy watch
Is that the 4g version? Get a good deal?
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My 7 month old Fossil gen 4's outer charging ring has decided to fall out. It seems from a search it isn't an uncommon problem, has anyone else had this?
Not impressed as I look after my stuff well and it hasn't been exposed to water or even much sweat in the time I've had it.
I was considering the gen 5 before this happened but it looks like it has the same charging design. Can anyone who's had both confirm if it's exactly the same?
Not impressed as I look after my stuff well and it hasn't been exposed to water or even much sweat in the time I've had it.
I was considering the gen 5 before this happened but it looks like it has the same charging design. Can anyone who's had both confirm if it's exactly the same?
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My 7 month old Fossil gen 4's outer charging ring has decided to fall out. It seems from a search it isn't an uncommon problem, has anyone else had this?
Not impressed as I look after my stuff well and it hasn't been exposed to water or even much sweat in the time I've had it.
I was considering the gen 5 before this happened but it looks like it has the same charging design. Can anyone who's had both confirm if it's exactly the same?
The same thing has happened to my Gen 4 tonight. My Gen 3 was replaced because it kept rebooting and now this
Think this might be the model that replaces my 3HR but I need sapphire glass with work, may even wait to see what the Tactix Delta looks like
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It does seem like Fossil can be hit and miss with quality, which is annoying as I find their smart watches the best looking
Ordered the Samsung Active Watch 2 yesterday (44mm) 4G Version on EE, no idea what to expect as the only wearable i've ever had is a simple £25 band fitness tracker, heads ups on whats god to get on it or if you can even add extra apps etc..? 
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Replacing my Sony Smart watch 3 with the Galaxy watch active.
Managed to grab one for £100
Managed to grab one for £100
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Agreed.
I've contacted Ernest Jones where I purchased both my Gen 3 and 4.
They've agreed to give me a full refund, although I paid with vouchers so will get vouchers back.
That wouldn't be so bad if they sold the Gen 5 but alas not.