Saw the new Jurassic World Trailer and noticed this, pretty cool.
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Saw the new Jurassic World Trailer and noticed this, pretty cool.
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That's the original Gear. If you like that you can pick one up for under 100 bucks.
the first and the best
The first gear was my first as well and it is still my favorite although I have my Gear S for a month now.
The quality of the pictures it makes is super and it works great together with the galaxy S3.
Even with the Gear S you need to use a samsung with it for all the notifications, yes there are apps who can do the same but they don't work on my oneplus one.
The Gear S hasn't landed with me, even after a whole month, I miss the whatsapp app, the FB app to make the watch really stand alone and that fldjf**fdf Samsung must make a gear manager that works on all android phones and yess there other ways to (partly) come around that problem but I want all my apps to work and install other apps without doing magic tricks to do that.
Bumped for a link.
http://www.tizenexperts.com/2014/04...compatibilities-badly-coded-web-applications/
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That's the original Gear. If you like that you can pick one up for under 100 bucks.
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Yep, I had one since launch day all the way up to launch day of the Gear S when I sold my OG Gear, still holds a special place in my heart, but loving the Gear S
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Does anyone have one of these products?
What they're supposed to do is receive DAB, DAB+ and FM, using a bluetooth connected receiver that your headphones plugin to, and you use the app DAB GO!
The product is here, with quite a hefty price tag:
http://www.lingodab.co.uk/product_iVy.php (the Android one is the yellow one)
If you have one, are they good? £70 with no reviews isn't overly tempting. The only suitable review is with the actual app page, where someone with a Galaxy Nexus says it works fine, but the app force closes a bit
Thanks!
No-one? I guess I'll be the first to buy one then
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No-one? I guess I'll be the first to buy one then
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Hi Did you get the Lingo DAB iVy, if so how is it
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Hi Did you get the Lingo DAB iVy, if so how is it
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Haven't got it yet, waiting to get funds to do so. When I get it, they'll be a full review on the XDA RC blog. Also, if you get it, PM me and I'll send you my themed version of the app with it themed to look like the "holo" UI in ICS/JB
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I received one today so this is only a preliminary review.
Looks-wise: The casing seems a little cheap and bulky.
Functionality: The app is ok but it force closes every now and then. They can't spell 'Tuning' properly ('Tunning'). The device also has a built in mic so you can use it to answer calls though it's a bit bulky to wear on the front of your shirt. Normal music also streams through the device.
I started with an original pebble from kickstarter which was great to being with....
I moved onto the original gear and then the Gear Neo which I thought would be my long term smart watch... until the moto 360 turned up...
The moto 360 had everything I wanted but an issue between it and my Google glass has made me purchase the gear s...
And you know what?!? I love it and the moto 360 will be getting sold ASAP as I can't see myself using it at all...
The gear s screen is just gorgeous and the look on the wrist is quite futuristic and looks advanced which I love.
Here is a pic of the 360 and gear s next to each other.
Can't wait for more apps and clock faces to come out but for now I'm loving the lcd one I bought on the app store.
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I started with an original pebble from kickstarter which was great to being with....
I moved onto the original gear and then the Gear Neo which I thought would be my long term smart watch... until the moto 360 turned up...
The moto 360 had everything I wanted but an issue between it and my Google glass has made me purchase the gear s...
And you know what?!? I love it and the moto 360 will be getting sold ASAP as I can't see myself using it at all...
The gear s screen is just gorgeous and the look on the wrist is quite futuristic and looks advanced which I love.
Here is a pic of the 360 and gear s next to each other.
Can't wait for more apps and clock faces to come out but for now I'm loving the lcd one I bought on the app store.
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I am keeping both. I find the Moto 360 has a "smarter" look. It looks like a formal timepiece, particularly the silver one. The Gear S looks very futuristic. I wish they had done something more interesting with the strap on the Gear S. The Black version is quite plain, and the white version is rather loud! I am waiting for the Mocha strap to come out for the Gear S. But regardless of which strap, it will never look that formal. I do have the same issue with Glass vs Android Wear, but I think it will get resolved in a couple of months.
Very nice. You have 2 great devices right there.
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Ok maybe I need to some more reading but I like the watch face on your gear s. How did you get it like that?
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Very nice. You have 2 great devices right there.
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Actually he has 3 great devices. He has Google glass too. LOL
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Actually he has 3 great devices. He has Google glass too. LOL
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Ah yes. Wear devices galore. Nice!
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What app did you buy to make your phone look like that? That looks nice
It's on the galaxy apps store... called digital watch 2. Cost £1.20.
Fits in perfect with the styling and the geekiness of the watch ha.
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Ps4 and a50s?
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Ps4 and Xbox 360 haha.
Battery seems good up to now. Not charged it yet and it's just hit 20% which isn't too bad.
I just sold the Moto 360 for the Gear S. While I am digging the hardware on the S, I miss some of the Google integration of the 360.
I wish someone for some platform would make a decent Google Voice app. (I know I'm dreaming)
So... how much for the 360???
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I just sold the Moto 360 for the Gear S. While I am digging the hardware on the S, I miss some of the Google integration of the 360.
I wish someone for some platform would make a decent Google Voice app. (I know I'm dreaming)
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Yeah that would be great but for now I get my calls and text from GV through my Gear S
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Yeah that would be great but for now I get my calls and text from GV through my Gear S
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I wish i would have just started using my google voice number more. I do miss that about sprint as my number was integrated with sprint. I wish they would do that with ATT.
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Actually he has 3 great devices. He has Google glass too. LOL
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What can I say? I am a gadget geek
I need to stop buying every gadget going, but I do have a particular interest in "wear" technology. The most disappointing actually is Google Glass. Aside from the outrageous price tag, it attracts the wrong kind of attention in public places, and secondly, it relies on a window towards the periphery of your vision. We are not quite at the augmented reality yet, where a display is built-in to the lens of your glasses overlaying everything you are seeing....but I am sure it will be coming!
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What can I say? I am a gadget geek
I need to stop buying every gadget going, but I do have a particular interest in "wear" technology. The most disappointing actually is Google Glass. Aside from the outrageous price tag, it attracts the wrong kind of attention in public places, and secondly, it relies on a window towards the periphery of your vision. We are not quite at the augmented reality yet, where a display is built-in to the lens of your glasses overlaying everything you are seeing....but I am sure it will be coming!
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Your not alone. I do the same thing. I did not get Glass though. Ha
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What can I say? I am a gadget geek
I need to stop buying every gadget going, but I do have a particular interest in "wear" technology. The most disappointing actually is Google Glass. Aside from the outrageous price tag, it attracts the wrong kind of attention in public places, and secondly, it relies on a window towards the periphery of your vision. We are not quite at the augmented reality yet, where a display is built-in to the lens of your glasses overlaying everything you are seeing....but I am sure it will be coming!
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Your not alone. I do the same thing. I did not get Glass though. Ha
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I am the same boat Birds of a feather . No goggle glasses for me though so is it safe to say I will be seeing you guys/girls again for the Gear S2( or whatever Samsung calls it)
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I am the same boat Birds of a feather . No goggle glasses for me though so is it safe to say I will be seeing you guys/girls again for the Gear S2( or whatever Samsung calls it)
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Come on now. You already know I'm there. [emoji1]
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I've got a gear 2 and am leaning towards the gear s because of the bigger screen and such..I dont need the stand alone phone function and just want it to use a bluetooth connection like my gear 2. Will everything still work like my gear 2?
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I've got a gear 2 and am leaning towards the gear s because of the bigger screen and such..I dont need the stand alone phone function and just want it to use a bluetooth connection like my gear 2. Will everything still work like my gear 2?
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Yes it works the same with bluetooth.
kevinthemilkdud said:
I've got a gear 2 and am leaning towards the gear s because of the bigger screen and such..I dont need the stand alone phone function and just want it to use a bluetooth connection like my gear 2. Will everything still work like my gear 2?
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Big better same apps no camera no IR blaster we have internet we have wifi
I have the OG Gear running Tizen that I bought as a $99 refurb and use it mostly just for notifications...once in a while I will answer a call on it. I have been looking to upgrade to a newer smartwatch. I was all set on the Gear S but decided to take a serious look at the Moto 360 and the LG G Watch R....to be honest I am on the fence with all 3....each one has it's pluses & minuses.......I have a Note 2 running Android 4.3 but plan on upgrading to the Note 4 within the next month or 2 so the Gear S would keep me in the Samsung Ecosystem....and Tizen has been great with battery life (4+ days with average use)...however the Android Wear watches seem to have more & better apps. It seems developers just aren't developing for Tizen.....
I know I am preaching to the quire on this one but based on my usage what would YOU get? I am assuming most will chose the Gear S considering the forum I am in....but I am asking anyway....
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I have the OG Gear running Tizen that I bought as a $99 refurb and use it mostly just for notifications...once in a while I will answer a call on it. I have been looking to upgrade to a newer smartwatch. I was all set on the Gear S but decided to take a serious look at the Moto 360 and the LG G Watch R....to be honest I am on the fence with all 3....each one has it's pluses & minuses.......I have a Note 2 running Android 4.3 but plan on upgrading to the Note 4 within the next month or 2 so the Gear S would keep me in the Samsung Ecosystem....and Tizen has been great with battery life (4+ days with average use)...however the Android Wear watches seem to have more & better apps. It seems developers just aren't developing for Tizen.....
I know I am preaching to the quire on this one but based on my usage what would YOU get? I am assuming most will chose the Gear S considering the forum I am in....but I am asking anyway....
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I have a Neo, I had the Moto for 2 days.Battery life was unacceptable(could not get through a day). Out of curiosity what Apps do you see for the Wear that are so good? From what I could tell there was little to nothing and honestly using the UI to run any app other than notifications was cumbersome.
My Neo lasts for 4+days of use, gear s seems to be about half of that right now. Not great but liveable. Hopefully it improves with time and updates.
FYI I am a dev and am in the process of setting up my samsung dev account and if I keep the watch I will be writing some apps for it.
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I have a Neo, I had the Moto for 2 days.Battery life was unacceptable(could not get through a day). Out of curiosity what Apps do you see for the Wear that are so good? From what I could tell there was little to nothing and honestly using the UI to run any app other than notifications was cumbersome.
My Neo lasts for 4+days of use, gear s seems to be about half of that right now. Not great but liveable. Hopefully it improves with time and updates.
FYI I am a dev and am in the process of setting up my samsung dev account and if I keep the watch I will be writing some apps for it.
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Can you develop a video folder on the Gear S that is not hidden inside (You can see the video folder when you connect to a computer. ) can we have another browser dolphin mini or something. A calculator app that actually fit our Gear S would be terrific. How about music pandora/spotify something like that.
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I have a Neo, I had the Moto for 2 days.Battery life was unacceptable(could not get through a day). Out of curiosity what Apps do you see for the Wear that are so good? From what I could tell there was little to nothing and honestly using the UI to run any app other than notifications was cumbersome.
My Neo lasts for 4+days of use, gear s seems to be about half of that right now. Not great but liveable. Hopefully it improves with time and updates.
FYI I am a dev and am in the process of setting up my samsung dev account and if I keep the watch I will be writing some apps for it.
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I haven't seen any apps on the Wear that were no good. What I meant was there seems to be MORE apps for Wear than Tizen....and I don't intend on needed stand alone apps on the watch...but mainly apps that work in unison with my phone. Thants why I am wondering if I need the Gear S?
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I haven't seen any apps on the Wear that were no good. What I meant was there seems to be MORE apps for Wear than Tizen....and I don't intend on needed stand alone apps on the watch...but mainly apps that work in unison with my phone. Thants why I am wondering if I need the Gear S?
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Looks like Wear or Gear 2 will be good. Can't go wrong with either.
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Can you develop a video folder on the Gear S that is not hidden inside (You can see the video folder when you connect to a computer. ) can we have another browser dolphin mini or something. A calculator app that actually fit our Gear S would be terrific. How about music pandora/spotify something like that.
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I'm working on and app right now that I will hopefully release as soon as I get my developer accounts set up.(Don't want to spill the beans yet,I will post here when available).
I was reading the video thread, I have not tried yet, but some form of video app should be possible and I might be interested in looking at that next.
Calculator is really not my style, but if I get a bored moment... maybe
Pandora/Spotify or any other proprietary streaming is just not gonna happen(At least not from me).1) it's nearly impossible without help from the companies 2) it's illegal without licensing
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Looks like Wear or Gear 2 will be good. Can't go wrong with either.
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I won't go Gear 2....if I am going to stick with Tizen I might as well get the Gear S....but I am really liking the LG G Watch R and the Moto 360....except for the poor battery life I have been reading...
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I won't go Gear 2....if I am going to stick with Tizen I might as well get the Gear S....but I am really liking the LG G Watch R and the Moto 360....except for the poor battery life I have been reading...
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This is true. I've heard the battery life on the Moto is terrible. But a great device. I forgot all about the LG.
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This is true. I've heard the battery life on the Moto is terrible. But a great device. I forgot all about the LG.
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It all depends what you want on your watch. personally beyond battery the other killer for me with the Wear was no sound.
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This is true. I've heard the battery life on the Moto is terrible. But a great device. I forgot all about the LG.
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The moto 360 charger cradle looks cool that is all
LG needs to stick to making other things like Bluetooth headphones TV and such
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I'm working on and app right now that I will hopefully release as soon as I get my developer accounts set up.(Don't want to spill the beans yet,I will post here when available).
I was reading the video thread, I have not tried yet, but some form of video app should be possible and I might be interested in looking at that next.
Calculator is really not my style, but if I get a bored moment... maybe
Pandora/Spotify or any other proprietary streaming is just not gonna happen(At least not from me).1) it's nearly impossible without help from the companies 2) it's illegal without licensing
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It would be killer to have a shoutcast capable app.
I've had the moto 360 since launch and now have the gear s and the only thing I miss about the 360 is the facer app that I used to make watch faces with.
I don't miss the crappy battery life, the below par screen, the lag as the processor is piss poor and finally whilst the dock is cool looking its not very handy like the gear s battery dock.
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You won't have camera, but I think everything is better. The screen and the looks are killer...
i too eould like to see those apps for the gear s.
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Can you develop a video folder on the Gear S that is not hidden inside (You can see the video folder when you connect to a computer. ) can we have another browser dolphin mini or something. A calculator app that actually fit our Gear S would be terrific. How about music pandora/spotify something like that.
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Yes i too would like to see those apps for the gear s. You have to use the stock messenger app for texting to work. And that sucks. Opera just launched their browser but it doesnt support flash so sites like YouTube dont work. Nore can i stream pandora or spotify. However Milk radio does have an app for the gear s. So there is at least somewhat of an option. But yes we need more apps that take advantage of that processer and ram.
Dear readers,
Based on the topic question alone, a lot of people should go with an Android Wear watch. Just being honest and straight forward.
People who are on the fence between the two will be the first to complain when it isn't everything they'd hoped for and I'm not going to sugar coat it--there are issues with this device. From incompatibility to apps. But the joy you see on here about this watch isn't about what it can't do. So if that's going to be or has been a focal point for you with devices in the past, go get Android Wear.
This whole project could go belly up in a week and Samsung could drop it like a hot potato tomorrow. If it never got any more apps or updates tomorrow, would you have been happy you spent $300-400 on it? I would. That's what I knew when I bought it on Day 1, and that's how I still feel.
You just know if this is the right watch for you and if you have any hesitations between it and Android Wear, just go with Android Wear.
I owned an Android Wear watch for two weeks, then it was #ByeFelicia and back to my Galaxy Gear. They may have more apps and direct support for Google's native apps (haha which are now the majority of apps on their stock Android, Nexus phones ... so much for open source). Anyway yeah, they may have more apps. Are they quality apps? Eh. They have to have apps for proximity unlock and those don't even work like the Gear S does out of the box. But whether that is important to you or not is up to you.
If you hesitate about or worry about getting the Gear S, go to BestBuy and just get an Android Wear watch.
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I've had the moto 360 since launch and now have the gear s and the only thing I miss about the 360 is the facer app that I used to make watch faces with.
I don't miss the crappy battery life, the below par screen, the lag as the processor is piss poor and finally whilst the dock is cool looking its not very handy like the gear s battery dock.
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I can't disagree with you more....I ended up buying the Moto 360 yesterday and I absolutely LOVE it! Battery is EXCELLENT since the update. I charge my phone every night so why not my watch. Sure my Gear 1 got 4+ days on a charge but since I don't stay awake that long anything longer than 18 hours is irrelevant to me. As for processor...what lag do you speak of? Mine FLIES and to be honest the demo of the Gear S I played with was very glitchy & laggy....could be because it was a demo but why take a chance.
Too each is own on what OS one goes with...and for me the only watch I saw that would beat the 360 AND the Gear S is the new Asus ZenWatch....THat watch is HOT.....unfortunately they only had a demo & none for sale yet at Best Buy....but I have until Jan 15 to return my 360 if I choose so I will wait to see the reviews on the Zen
If stand-alone WhatsApp is available for the Gear S, I'd buy this phone/watch in a heartbeat. I've been a huge phablet fan, and the Gear S would be a great for the occasional night out and leaving my huge phone home. As an avid runner, the Gear S functionalities are amazing.
Been pondering using the Gear S for communication via phone/text/WhatsApp exclusively, and switching to a small tablet with LTE for daily use.
Any thoughts?
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If stand-alone WhatsApp is available for the Gear S, I'd buy this phone/watch in a heartbeat. I've been a huge phablet fan, and the Gear S would be a great for the occasional night out and leaving my huge phone home. As an avid runner, the Gear S functionalities are amazing.
Been pondering using the Gear S for communication via phone/text/WhatsApp exclusively, and switching to a small tablet with LTE for daily use.
Any thoughts?
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No whatsapp for Gear s that I am aware of yet - or any other real messaging app (someone correct me if I'm wrong).
I telecommute so rarely leave the house except for errands and I hate bringing my phone with me. I don't need all the fancy stuff for when I'm at the grocery store and when I do need internet etc I'm usually at home. The Gear S is a perfect phone replacement for me.
If I was in a different situation where I was away from home and internet more often I think I'd want either a more traditional phone or tablet as well. The Gear S is a great device and I enjoy using it for internet and such when for example I'm sitting in a waiting room but to me, it's still a companion device that can occasionally act as a standalone device.
Of course your needs and mileage may vary but that's my 2 cents.
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No whatsapp for Gear s that I am aware of yet - or any other real messaging app (someone correct me if I'm wrong).
I telecommute so rarely leave the house except for errands and I hate bringing my phone with me. I don't need all the fancy stuff for when I'm at the grocery store and when I do need internet etc I'm usually at home. The Gear S is a perfect phone replacement for me.
If I was in a different situation where I was away from home and internet more often I think I'd want either a more traditional phone or tablet as well. The Gear S is a great device and I enjoy using it for internet and such when for example I'm sitting in a waiting room but to me, it's still a companion device that can occasionally act as a standalone device.
Of course your needs and mileage may vary but that's my 2 cents.
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I just downloaded "Notifications for Gear S" from the Samsung App store. It works great to respond Whatsapp messages. I believe it also works with other messengers as well.
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I just downloaded "Notifications for Gear S" from the Samsung App store. It works great to respond Whatsapp messages. I believe it also works with other messengers as well.
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paid app?
I don't believe What'sApp is supported right now...
I have a feeling that we are only a couple of months away from a 3G enabled smart watch from a competitor (Huawei, Asus, etc) that will run android wear... And perhaps even be cheaper than the Gear S and offer more apps. Therefore, I think I'm gonna hold out buying one for a few months. Luv the fitness features of the Gear S, but if it's a choice between more apps like WhatsApp over a heart rate monitor, the former would win.... It's nice to know my heart rate, but hey, as long as it's beating, right.....
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I have a feeling that we are only a couple of months away from a 3G enabled smart watch from a competitor (Huawei, Asus, etc) that will run android wear... And perhaps even be cheaper than the Gear S and offer more apps. Therefore, I think I'm gonna hold out buying one for a few months. Luv the fitness features of the Gear S, but if it's a choice between more apps like WhatsApp over a heart rate monitor, the former would win.... It's nice to know my heart rate, but hey, as long as it's beating, right.....
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It would likely be a forked Android Wear, as i think I read somewhere that Google does not intend for Wear to be call-capable on its own.
If so, you'd run into the same issue with Samsung, needing a specific manufacturer's phone to pair with the smartwatch.
Well, who knows....
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It would likely be a forked Android Wear, as i think I read somewhere that Google does not intend for Wear to be call-capable on its own.
If so, you'd run into the same issue with Samsung, needing a specific manufacturer's phone to pair with the smartwatch.
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Android Wear is even more dependent upon a connected phone than the Gear S. It can run separate apps but ... I wouldn't give it too much hope.
LG is rumored to be working on a 3G watch so you never know ... but just have to wait there will always be something following what's already out here and since this is Samsung's 6th watch they probably have a better handle on how to get things up and running than their conpetition.
If so, will it still track your progress and allow item collection etc. for the base? WITHOUT having to take your phone with you?
I know you can put it on an apple watch, but sadly can't find anything about samsung wearables -.-.
I'd likely be getting the Zombies, Run Couch to 5k as well as the full game. I'd be using a Samsung Gear Fit II (Pro) with the gear fit app on an iphone. (I know the old samsung Gear Fit II didn't allow this cross compatibility but the new one apparently does).
Thanks for your help!
I do not see any listings in the gear app store for ANY apps with zombie in the name. Hope that helps you.
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If so, will it still track your progress and allow item collection etc. for the base? WITHOUT having to take your phone with you?
I know you can put it on an apple watch, but sadly can't find anything about samsung wearables -.-.
I'd likely be getting the Zombies, Run Couch to 5k as well as the full game. I'd be using a Samsung Gear Fit II (Pro) with the gear fit app on an iphone. (I know the old samsung Gear Fit II didn't allow this cross compatibility but the new one apparently does).
Thanks for your help!
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I do not see any listings in the gear app store for ANY apps with zombie in the name. Hope that helps you.
Good luck,
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Thank you very much for the help, and the time.