Smartwatch Thread (news/apps/updates)

mrk · 8 Jul 2014 at 17:53

jrodga2k5 said:
So I've been using the watch all day today and I have to say what's impressed me more is that my phone (HTC One M8) was sitting at 71% as I left work at 5pm tonight. Been off charge since 6:45am and used for music and browsing in the morning and then at lunch. Other than that a glance down at the watch told me all I needed.

Watch is currently sitting at 56% battery but that's more to the point that I've messed about with it more than I normally would i.e once the it becomes a standard part and not to be messed around with haha!

Overall I can see this working wonders for my phone battery life and it's just sooooooooo handy in work as the Mobile Phone's are a no no

Exactly this!

AndyCr15 · 8 Jul 2014 at 18:15

Mint_Sauce said:
There's little things I really like about it though, like being able to not put a passcode in when the watch is near (third party app)

Sounds like a good idea. I don't like pass codes, but would be good to know if I left my phone somewhere, it would lock. Which app do you use?

Begbie · 8 Jul 2014 at 18:53

grudas said:
looking at the latest leaks moto 360 is going to cost 2x the price of LG and sammy..

Ouch, any more info on when It'll be released?

xb8browney · 8 Jul 2014 at 18:56

Begbie said:
Ouch, any more info on when It'll be released?

Sites are quoting late in the year.

Freefaller · 8 Jul 2014 at 21:42

mrk said:
Pebble watch has 7 days battery? Impressive! Although I guess it's not paired the same way as a Wear device?

grudas said:
it's the display on it that saves battery if I'm not mistaken..

I believe it uses E-ink like a kindle does - so whilst it's less "pretty" than a Android watch, it's far more convenient that you don't have to charge it every day.

Orcvader · 8 Jul 2014 at 23:30

More reviews up on various sites, and it seems the G Watch has better battery life compared to the Gear Live. But the main thing I did notice was the poor visibility on both watches while in sunlight. Some of the reviews even mention the superior Pebble's E-ink display - even though it's not as fancy, at least you can still see it in bright conditions.

Also, root and custom ROMs are already here...

Root: http://www.androidpolice.com/2014/0...nlock-the-bootloader-and-root-the-lg-g-watch/

Custom ROM: http://rootzwiki.com/topic/207402-rom-gohma-10-772014-android-wear/

Well, that was fast... but I see no point in rooting the watch yet...

Swarfega · 9 Jul 2014 at 09:11

Wish Motorola would announce the 360 already. Depending on price it's going to be my must have purchase this year.

V_R · 9 Jul 2014 at 10:08

I've got a pebble, and it easy lasts a week on battery, and thats with Y Weather (weather refreshes every 30 mins) or Glance running. It pushes email, texts, whatsapp etc to the watch.

I want a G or better still the 360, but if it only lasts a day that'll put me off big time.....

jrodga2k5 · 9 Jul 2014 at 13:08

V_R said:
I've got a pebble, and it easy lasts a week on battery, and thats with Y Weather (weather refreshes every 30 mins) or Glance running. It pushes email, texts, whatsapp etc to the watch.

I want a G or better still the 360, but if it only lasts a day that'll put me off big time.....

I guess it depends on how you use it at night...for me I take it off and place it on the charger and that's it...put it on in the morning sorted

The G Watch charger is absolutely no effort to use.

K@rl · 9 Jul 2014 at 16:33

I'm torn between waiting for the 360 and buying either the Sammy or LG.

The 360 is in another league but it seems that so will the price tag. Decisions...

jrodga2k5 · 9 Jul 2014 at 19:54

K@rl said:
I'm torn between waiting for the 360 and buying either the Sammy or LG.

The 360 is in another league but it seems that so will the price tag. Decisions...

Since availability isn't problem with these things then why not hold out?

Unless you're like me and absolute sucker for technology and just HAVE TO HAVE IT!!! Depends how you use your watch and what look you prefer.

I much prefer the simple take from the LG G Watch compared to the Samsung and the simply lay it down to charge option is much easier at the end of the day

K@rl · 10 Jul 2014 at 13:24

You are the voice of reason

IMO they both look a little to much like "smart watches". The LG looks like a brick in some of the images I've seen. Are any retailers stocking them get or just the GP device store?

AndyCr15 · 10 Jul 2014 at 14:19

Slight annoyance, you can't pair the watch to more than one phone without totally resetting it each time

Mint_Sauce · 10 Jul 2014 at 16:34

AndyCr15 said:
Sounds like a good idea. I don't like pass codes, but would be good to know if I left my phone somewhere, it would lock. Which app do you use?

It's called Pebble locker but works with Android Wear watches etc.

Check this app as well:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nordicusability.wearaware

Orcvader · 10 Jul 2014 at 18:16

https://play.google.com/store/apps/...utm_source=42matters.com&utm_medium=WidgetWeb

Looks like a pretty cool app, basically allows you to view a widget on the watch. I wonder if it will work with UCCW?

AndyCr15 · 10 Jul 2014 at 18:48

It only shows the widget until the watch sleeps though, from what I can see.

Orcvader · 12 Jul 2014 at 01:30

Some interesting apps really are popping up now, such as a custom launcher: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.npi.wearminilauncher

And why does this have to be the first game... https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=at.maui.flopsydroid

AndyCr15 · 12 Jul 2014 at 06:57

There seem to be quite a few apps coming out, that aren't in the 'Wear store'...

Any tips for searching them? Simply search 'wear'?

trentlad · 12 Jul 2014 at 09:28

This is a fantastic thread! Actual owners discussing the product, mrk writing solid reviews and even owners of alternate products that seem worthy challengers.

I want one now :mad:

Mint_Sauce · 12 Jul 2014 at 11:58

Edit: Pipped to the post!

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...arminilauncher