Smartwatch Thread (news/apps/updates)

DataVampire · 17 Aug 2021 at 15:34

nam said:
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 · 17 Aug 2021 at 15:35

Some information about pay and health apps

steve5424 · 17 Aug 2021 at 15:44

nam said:
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 · 17 Aug 2021 at 17:04

DataVampire said:
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 · 17 Aug 2021 at 17:23

steve5424 said:
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

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Rexxar · 17 Aug 2021 at 17:37

steve5424 said:
42mm classic for me. Small wrists so felt the 46mm would be too big and I wanted the classic look.

Cstark said:
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 · 17 Aug 2021 at 17:42

Rexxar said:
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 · 17 Aug 2021 at 18:32

Cstark said:
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 · 17 Aug 2021 at 19:56

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

DataVampire · 18 Aug 2021 at 11:58

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

deuse · 19 Aug 2021 at 11:04

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 · 19 Aug 2021 at 11:44

deuse said:
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 · 19 Aug 2021 at 11:46

here2018 said:
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 · 19 Aug 2021 at 12:47

The verge have done a review. Worth a look

deuse · 19 Aug 2021 at 12:50

here2018 said:
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 · 19 Aug 2021 at 13:50

deuse said:
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 · 19 Aug 2021 at 13:55

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

steve5424 · 19 Aug 2021 at 14:15

nam said:
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 · 19 Aug 2021 at 14:48

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 · 19 Aug 2021 at 14:56

I thought youtube music was the replacement for Google music?