Smartwatch Thread (news/apps/updates)

Kainz · 22 Feb 2018 at 13:06

Pookie Bear said:
I've had my S3 Frontier for around 15 months now, and the battery has gone from four days to three if I'm lucky. It doesn't bother me too much as it's easy to top up (I keep the charger under my monitor), but it does mean that I am a little more wary when I'm away for the weekend.

Thanks for that. Thus far I'm very happy with the 4 days I've been getting as from reviews I had been expecting 2. I am very surprised at how Samsung have squeezed so much life out of a small battery on the device tbh. I also keep my charger under my PC monitor and have that hooked upto a monster battery pack. I am away for the weekend too so I'll see how I fare!

glenimp617 · 22 Feb 2018 at 13:32

Haters gonna hate, but I love this watch face

DagsJT · 22 Feb 2018 at 14:52

TheOracle said:
Haters gonna hate, but I love this watch face

What watch is it?

glenimp617 · 22 Feb 2018 at 14:57

DagsJT said:
What watch is it?

a tag of course

No, it's a cheap and cheerful ticwatch

DrToffnar · 22 Feb 2018 at 16:06

The sleep tracker on the Huawei 2 is quite laughably poor. Seems quite off when it comes to tracking general sleep time and doesn't seem to recognise when I wake up at all.

This the same for every mid tier smartwatch that does sleep tracking?

glenimp617 · 22 Feb 2018 at 16:22

DrToffnar said:
The sleep tracker on the Huawei 2 is quite laughably poor. Seems quite off when it comes to tracking general sleep time and doesn't seem to recognise when I wake up at all.

This the same for every mid tier smartwatch that does sleep tracking?

The thing is, google doesn't officially support sleep tracking so they have to come up with something themselves.

DagsJT · 22 Feb 2018 at 16:40

TheOracle said:
a tag of course

No, it's a cheap and cheerful ticwatch

Wow, that's really nice. Just researching the E and S now you've brought them to my attention.

Liquid_Entity · 22 Feb 2018 at 16:42

My 40th coming up soon and I want a smart watch. I have android personal phone and iPhone work phone but prefer to be in the android space. All my music and apps are tied in with Google.

I play football and I go gym so I want something that will have inbuilt GPS, HRM on wrist, and waterproof so I can shower/swim with it on.

No idea on budget but probably no more than £300 what's the deal....?

glenimp617 · 22 Feb 2018 at 17:06

DagsJT said:
Wow, that's really nice. Just researching the E and S now you've brought them to my attention.

I love it

The E and S are the same specs apart from the S having an extra GPS antenna in the strap (which is non removable)

DagsJT · 22 Feb 2018 at 17:22

TheOracle said:
I love it

The E and S are the same specs apart from the S having an extra GPS antenna in the strap (which is non removable)

I kinda want the classic look of the E without the bezel, but also want the better GPS of the S. Hmm....

AndyCr15 · 22 Feb 2018 at 17:27

DrToffnar said:
This the same for every mid tier smartwatch that does sleep tracking?

Not a smart watch, but I have a Mi Band 2 that I clip to my duvet and it does a great job of measuring sleep.

glenimp617 · 22 Feb 2018 at 17:30

DagsJT said:
I kinda want the classic look of the E without the bezel, but also want the better GPS of the S. Hmm....

Well if it's not too cold later I might go for a quick jog so I'll let u know how I get on.

Tempted to get a dark brown leather strap...mmmmm

glenimp617 · 23 Feb 2018 at 09:03

Really liking this strap in saddle brown with linen stitching

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01KD8J7PW/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A3GGF254WORAOA&psc=1

Think it will look a little bit like this (black on brown)

http://www.davis-watches.co.uk/prod...ial-date-brown-leather-strap-davis-0452br-915

Kainz · 23 Feb 2018 at 09:53

TheOracle said:
Really liking this strap in saddle brown with linen stitching

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01KD8J7PW/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A3GGF254WORAOA&psc=1

Think it will look a little bit like this (black on brown)

http://www.davis-watches.co.uk/prod...ial-date-brown-leather-strap-davis-0452br-915

The Ginjabread variant of that strap is on my wish list as I think it'll look good with the S3 Frontier. Haven't caved in yet!

glenimp617 · 23 Feb 2018 at 10:14

Kainz said:
The Ginjabread variant of that strap is on my wish list as I think it'll look good with the S3 Frontier. Haven't caved in yet!

I was looking at the gingerbread.....ordered the saddle, it's coming tomorrow so I'll post some pics

Although I also like the black, damn decisions, decisions.

Guess at £25 I could order one next month and then another the month after haha!

deuse · 23 Feb 2018 at 11:25

I want a LG Watch Sport LTE W281 next. I wish the Gear S had android wear

Pookie Bear · 24 Feb 2018 at 16:07

Kainz said:
Thanks for that. Thus far I'm very happy with the 4 days I've been getting as from reviews I had been expecting 2. I am very surprised at how Samsung have squeezed so much life out of a small battery on the device tbh. I also keep my charger under my PC monitor and have that hooked upto a monster battery pack. I am away for the weekend too so I'll see how I fare!

In all fairness, if I charge it right before I leave on a Friday afternoon, I'm usually OK until the Sunday night. I wasn't expecting this much from it.

glenimp617 · 24 Feb 2018 at 18:12

My strap has arrived....stunning! Will try and get some pics up tomorrow

Cavallino · 24 Feb 2018 at 23:51

Folks, Ive got myself a Gear S3, but after looking at the Ticwatch 2, that has interested me.
I have a Oneplus5T and always wondered about non Samsung watches...

Should I stick with the S3 or consider the Ticwatch?

deuse · 25 Feb 2018 at 13:52

I have a LG Watch Sport LTE W281 - Titanium coming this week. Just getting a sim for it.

I don't know why the UK don't do 2 sims with the same number?