Android Wear |OT| 2nd Gen is Here
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Yeah, that's what Android Wear devices are lacking. A smaller display.
My wife wants one but all of them are too big on her wrist. Someone needs to release something exactly like the moto360 but with a screen size that's 2/3rds of it.
Seems my battery problem is related to Google Maps displaying a map of your location after arriving at your destination when using navigation. Sometimes the map just keeps the watch on for no damned reason. Also, I don't have any idea why it even shows the map on the watch. You can't activate any voice commands while it's in map mode so I have to actively swipe away before voicing a new command. On top of that, even if I do, it sometimes doesn't hear me and goes to sleep while I'm speaking. Lastly, once it goes ti sleep, the wrist-twist to wake it up won't work so I'm forced to tap the screen/button and then utter a new command.
This makes morning commutes frustrating as I like to have nav running when I'm dropping of my partner off and then re-navigating to work to keep me informed of any traffic updates. It's only a minor hindrance but it's those smalls things that makes me feel it's not where it should be.
Also, it needs to show the time somewhere on the screen while in map mode. I remember it used to be a persistent card overlaid on the watch face with the time, but now I'm getting a map + directions and no clock.
This makes morning commutes frustrating as I like to have nav running when I'm dropping of my partner off and then re-navigating to work to keep me informed of any traffic updates. It's only a minor hindrance but it's those smalls things that makes me feel it's not where it should be.
Also, it needs to show the time somewhere on the screen while in map mode. I remember it used to be a persistent card overlaid on the watch face with the time, but now I'm getting a map + directions and no clock.
Moto 360-2 should remove that lower black part on the screen. Go full circle.
wtf.
The tech inside of that beautiful watch will be old by 2016 standards.
I guess I won't have an android watch this year.
wtf.
The tech inside of that beautiful watch will be old by 2016 standards.
I guess I won't have an android watch this year.
Gonna announce it with the phones.
I just caught Android Wear being Android Wear again. How the hell 5.1.1 was approved for release I would love to know.
Also earlier in the week the watch turned on GPS somehow and was dead by 8pm so I was without my watch for 2 hours. That was fun.
At least Apple Watch battery life is consistently terrible.
Fantastical
Death Prophet
I have to say that I'm enjoying my Moto 360. Got it when it went down to $150. I knew its limitations and that a second gen would be around soon, but I though... eh why not? If nothing else I'll use it when I'm running so I don't have to lug around my phone when I want to listen to music. I like that I can set it on my nightstand (although I wish it made noise so I could set an alarm clock). I was informed there was a wreck today on my route home so that was cool. I responded to a text with "Thanks" fairly easy. Just the little things are cool. The battery sucks but if I'm not actively using the screen a lot I can easily make it through the day which is all I care about.
I don't think it's specifically 5.1.1, it might be something wrong with your watch. Mine isn't doing this at all.
Out of curiosity are you using the ambient mode? I haven't had battery issues with this update yet, but I only got it a couple days ago. Only difference besides the obvious interface is a smoother performance
Jzero
Member
Yup, and watch Wi-Fi turned on.
Frank Serpico
Banned
As a daily Apple Watch user (I love it) I'm really interested in the Moto 360 2 as that seems like the best android watch. Competition is good
Why, what have you heard? At the moment, it sounds like spec wise it's playing catch up to every other Android watch by adding the same spec as every other smart watch, which is better than the TI chip at least. All other rumours are contradictory at this point (it's getting id of the flat tyre, it isn't getting rid of the flat tyre).
Bboy AJ
My dog was murdered by a 3.5mm audio port and I will not rest until the standard is dead
Aren't you glad we didn't wait? The watch is super helpful.
Totally. now I just need to remember to turn off my Google Alert for moto 360 2 news when I get the next email instead of just sleepily swiping it away from my watch.
The Faceless Master
Member
is there a rumor about increased call functionality?
I have seen a rumor about a speaker, but no specific functions for it.
Is there a date for this event?
Also is there a way to run wear content on a smartphone like checking the face skins and stuff.
August is a good bet, but nothing official.
Third Strike
Member
Motorola has marked down the Moto 360 to $150. However, if you use the coupon code "MOTOMAKERAFTAB", it will mark it down further to $120.
https://www.motorola.com/us/motomaker?pid=FLEXR3&action=designNew
https://www.motorola.com/us/motomaker?pid=FLEXR3&action=designNew
Winterblink
Member
A bunch of people at my place have android wears, not seen a single apple watch though even though there's a lot of iphones around.
I think the price v function is a huge thing. Even if I was still iOS, I don't think I'd have an Apple watch and while I like my watch, I wouldn't buy one at that price at all.
Ignatz Mouse
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I've seen a fair number of Android Wear and iWatches, but the iWatch sightings are more frequent.
Me neither. For what it does a smart watch isn't worth too much more than £100 to me.
Winterblink
Member
When the 360 dropped below 200 canuckbucks I figured it was low enough for me to take the plunge and see if I would seriously find notifications on my wrist a handy thing. That really was what I was mostly interested in, and happily I've got more use out of it than I thought. 200 bucks is the perfect price point for me, and even then I can acknowledge that this type of device is almost entirely frivolous at this point.
soundahfekz
Member
I bought one that came with the steel connect adapters, makes it so much easier to swap bands.
Jzero
Member
I recommend anyone who uses Google Translate to download Microsoft Translate, it comes with a Wear App
Put it in theater mode.
I change mine very frequently, you just learn to do it quickly.
Put it in theater mode.
I change mine very frequently, you just learn to do it quickly.
LG G Watch R now at $150 in ATT
https://www.att.com/wearables/lg-g-...are&siteId=lw9MynSeamY-uB3E5R4eoOrvqC4Kao4SyQ
Not $99 like before, but its something.
https://www.att.com/wearables/lg-g-...are&siteId=lw9MynSeamY-uB3E5R4eoOrvqC4Kao4SyQ
Not $99 like before, but its something.
……forgetit
Member
Should I jumo on this? Who here has this watch?
Marty Chinn
Member
I have to think second generation watches are due out soon.
I actually ordered it last night expecting it to get cancelled but I just got a tracking number lol
I really like it. Its utterly pointless, but kind of nice to have your notifications there.
The strap it comes with is horrendous, but buy any 22mm strap and a strap tool and you're away.
Wtf is wrong with the screen color
Randy Lanzarote
Member
Anyone else find the gps tracking on the Smartwatch 3 is a bit crap?
I bought it primarily for running purposes (gps and music player all in one) but the gps is either erratic or just refuses to find a signal. This is with wearing a sweatband between my wrist and the watch (I've read the official blurb from Sony on how moisture affects the gps)
I bought it primarily for running purposes (gps and music player all in one) but the gps is either erratic or just refuses to find a signal. This is with wearing a sweatband between my wrist and the watch (I've read the official blurb from Sony on how moisture affects the gps)
I don't actually use that one at the moment. Been switching between some other boring regular watch one, and some Persona one some dickhead made.
Bboy AJ
My dog was murdered by a 3.5mm audio port and I will not rest until the standard is dead
What's the Persona one?