Smartwatch Thread (news/apps/updates)

Unlike my phones, I have an LG GWR and feel no desire or need to replace it with newer models. Am I missing out on anything? Are they noticeably quicker to respond to voice requests for example?
 
AndyCr15 said:
Unlike my phones, I have an LG GWR and feel no desire or need to replace it with newer models. Am I missing out on anything? Are they noticeably quicker to respond to voice requests for example?
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I am wondering the same, the only things that really jump out at me are the Moto 360 V2 or the Huawei watch. Neither of which I can see as a worth while upgrade? Or as Andy said, are we missing something?
 
No I think battery/efficiency is holding them back at the moment - anything more they want to do will eat into battery and they have more defined limits on battery life and size than phones do.
 
The only reason I see to upgrade is for the speaker (which the next major OS update will bring support to). But looking at even the newer watch reviews, the GWR still has incredible battery life (most seems to have ~300 while GWR is 400).

Unless something incredible comes along, I'll probably have my GWR for another couple of years... heck it doesn't even feel like I've had this for a year :p.
 
Orcvader said:
The only reason I see to upgrade is for the speaker (which the next major OS update will bring support to). But looking at even the newer watch reviews, the GWR still has incredible battery life (most seems to have ~300 while GWR is 400).

Unless something incredible comes along, I'll probably have my GWR for another couple of years... heck it doesn't even feel like I've had this for a year :p.
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Same for me surprisingly. I generally change my technology pretty quickly, usually getting a new phone each year. But the watch seems a bit different, there's nothing out on the market now that gives me a reason to switch from the GWR.

Sure, some look perhaps a bit nicer, but I'm happy with the design so I'm not going to pay hundreds for a subjectively slightly nicer design. I guess when new features/noticeably better battery life comes around we'll actually have a reason to upgrade.
 
You two have pretty much confirmed what I was thinking. I'll be sticking with my GWR and Pujie Black for a while longer. :)

Cheers.

Edit: Just checked I've had the GWR for a year and a week.
 
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Yeah, nothing better unless you fancy a change to the Urbane which is essentially the same watch.

I swapped from the 360 to the Urbane and couldn't be happier. The battery life is so much better and the ambient screen is much better.
 
Rilot said:
Yeah, nothing better unless you fancy a change to the Urbane which is essentially the same watch.

I swapped from the 360 to the Urbane and couldn't be happier. The battery life is so much better and the ambient screen is much better.
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V1 360 or V2?

I'm looking to pick up a V2 shortly as I don't really like the look of the Urbane.
 
-Mike- said:
The original moto 360 is now £99.99 at Google play... worth a go or not?
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If your budget is £100 then its still a nice watch. I'm still using mine, as long as you turn off ambient mode then the battery life isnt all that bad actually. Mines been off charge since 7AM (15.5hrs) and currently sitting at 66% left.

Actually I've noticed that the battery life has been better the past few weeks, maybe related to Marshmellow and Doze mode. Still always got me through a full day, it was just cutting it fine when I had Ambient mode on (Not even technically a true mode as the screen still spent most of the time off)

It isnt the quickest but everything runs fine.
 
MouseMat2004 said:
If your budget is £100 then its still a nice watch. I'm still using mine, as long as you turn off ambient mode then the battery life isnt all that bad actually. Mines been off charge since 7AM (15.5hrs) and currently sitting at 66% left.

Actually I've noticed that the battery life has been better the past few weeks, maybe related to Marshmellow and Doze mode. Still always got me through a full day, it was just cutting it fine when I had Ambient mode on (Not even technically a true mode as the screen still spent most of the time off)

It isnt the quickest but everything runs fine.
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Thanks mate! Its either that or the MS band.... just fancy trying out something smartwatch/ish!
 
V_R said:
You two have pretty much confirmed what I was thinking. I'll be sticking with my GWR and Pujie Black for a while longer. :)

Cheers.

Edit: Just checked I've had the GWR for a year and a week.
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Speaking of Pujie Black... how the heck does the developer keep coming up with new features for this watchface? Really loving the new tap drawer and weather view.
 
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