So I thought while my Watch is getting repaired/replaced I would give my initial thoughts on it compared to my Samsung Gear S2 Classic. I already Made another thread explaining a defect my Series 2 Space Gray 42 mm Sport Watch has where their seems to be air pockets under the glass but that's not stopping from still loving this Watch. This thread was made to first help people like myself that are coming over to the Apple eco after they were abandoned by their Note 7s but also for anyone that is on the fence about purchasing.
Things I love compared to Gear S2.
1. Apps, Apps Apps. With Samsung Tizen OS apps are very limited.
2. Accessories. Apple products are known for the amount of well priced aftermarket accessories and the Watch doesn't disappoint. Although Apple ones can get pricey.
3. Battery Life. OMG. This Battery is a Beast. I usually take it off the charger around 5:00 am and by 2:30 pm I'm only at about 80%. Wowsers.
4. That Taptic Engine. Man the vibration is great. I especially like when I'm using the Watch to navigate and the Watch will ding like a turning signal and tap my wrist a few times.
Things the Gear S2 did better
1. Navigation. The Gear S2 was just easier to navigate. I find myself forgetting how to jump to the page with all my apps and back. Plus having the Watch bevel rotate was so satisfying. But I do like the Dock Apple has.
2. Compatibility. Although it's not compatible with the IPhone yet. It soon will be supposedly. It is compatible with most Android phones. But apparently not my $49 Amazon Blu phone. Lol.
3. Watch dock. With Watch dock it lays on its side for easy clock viewing.
4. Cellular Connectivity. My Watch was the classic version that had 3G. I know most will say it isn't needed when the phone is always close by. But this is a great feature. Imagine being able to go to the gym and actually leave your phone at home or in you car and still get calls, text and other notifications without being connected to wifi.
Wishes for Apple Watch 3
1. 3G for obvious reasons above.
2. A circular option.
3. Apple Pay with MST. I actually wish the IPhone had this too. What this does is let's the phone or watch use Apple Pay with any terminal with a magnetic swiper. So you could use Apple Pay virtually anywhere. Apparently the new Gear s3 will have this.
4. Maybe a 46 mm screen. I like Big things. Lol.
5. the Facebook App. This is my most used app and I would at least like to be able to reply to a comment.
Things I love compared to Gear S2.
1. Apps, Apps Apps. With Samsung Tizen OS apps are very limited.
2. Accessories. Apple products are known for the amount of well priced aftermarket accessories and the Watch doesn't disappoint. Although Apple ones can get pricey.
3. Battery Life. OMG. This Battery is a Beast. I usually take it off the charger around 5:00 am and by 2:30 pm I'm only at about 80%. Wowsers.
4. That Taptic Engine. Man the vibration is great. I especially like when I'm using the Watch to navigate and the Watch will ding like a turning signal and tap my wrist a few times.
Things the Gear S2 did better
1. Navigation. The Gear S2 was just easier to navigate. I find myself forgetting how to jump to the page with all my apps and back. Plus having the Watch bevel rotate was so satisfying. But I do like the Dock Apple has.
2. Compatibility. Although it's not compatible with the IPhone yet. It soon will be supposedly. It is compatible with most Android phones. But apparently not my $49 Amazon Blu phone. Lol.
3. Watch dock. With Watch dock it lays on its side for easy clock viewing.
4. Cellular Connectivity. My Watch was the classic version that had 3G. I know most will say it isn't needed when the phone is always close by. But this is a great feature. Imagine being able to go to the gym and actually leave your phone at home or in you car and still get calls, text and other notifications without being connected to wifi.
Wishes for Apple Watch 3
1. 3G for obvious reasons above.
2. A circular option.
3. Apple Pay with MST. I actually wish the IPhone had this too. What this does is let's the phone or watch use Apple Pay with any terminal with a magnetic swiper. So you could use Apple Pay virtually anywhere. Apparently the new Gear s3 will have this.
4. Maybe a 46 mm screen. I like Big things. Lol.
5. the Facebook App. This is my most used app and I would at least like to be able to reply to a comment.
