Apps Apps that have updated for S5 always on display?

[Juiceboy]

It's kinda frustrating that my non apple exercise apps just display a blured out screen and "the time" when the watch face isn't active.

I was really looking forward to seeing my speed and trip info on Strava without having to take my hand off the handlebar on my bike.

 

[rbart]

It’s not allowed by Apple.
So no app can use AOD

 

[deeddawg]

It’s not allowed by Apple.
So no app can use AOD

Interesting. Same for Nike Run Club too? I'd be pissed if I were buying a Nike+ watch.

 

[fezzzer]

Disappointingly yes, it's the same for Nike Run Club. I just get the time when running.

I think this probably deserves more attention than it's getting (none).

 

[LIVEFRMNYC]

What sense would it make since the refresh rate is so minimal?

 

[rbart]

One refresh per second is enough for a running app

 

[almostinsane]

I upgraded from a S3 to the 5. The AOD wasn't a bi deal for me so I returned it to apple and bought a refurbished series 4.

 

[Juiceboy]

So

I upgraded from a S3 to the 5. The AOD wasn't a bi deal for me so I returned it to apple and bought a refurbished series 4.

why did you get the 5 in the first place then? Also not really relevant

The point is there are lot's of fitness apps on Apple Watch that aren't made by apple, and it seems like they don't have the option (or haven't developed) an Always on version of those apps.

So if you're riding your bike, surfing, hiking, running using 3rd party watch apps, your stuck not being apple to use S5 number 1 new feature.

 

[akidokraja]

So

why did you get the 5 in the first place then? Also not really relevant

The point is there are lot's of fitness apps on Apple Watch that aren't made by apple, and it seems like they don't have the option (or haven't developed) an Always on version of those apps.

So if you're riding your bike, surfing, hiking, running using 3rd party watch apps, your stuck not being apple to use S5 number 1 new feature.

Completely agree. Maybe next year in 7.0 we see something like this. I hope so.