I'm bored with my Macbook, iPad, iPhone and Apple Watch...as well as my TV, microwave and stove, because they're just tools/devices used to serve a purposes. It sounds like short attention span, device addiction is becoming a real problem.
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Second Chance for Apple Watch??
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I don't necessarily think it's device addiction as much as it is consumers set their expectations way too high for what to expect from their electronic device(s). Too many times, especially on a tech website, consumers fantasize what they want out of a device versus what's actually feasible.
I just started using a Gear S3, and I don't find the software laggy at all... it is actually very fast. I am coming form the original AW, which is obviously slower than the Series 3, but I don't see any speed problems. Just wanted to share since this thread is discussing the two. I can't speak to using it with an iPhone as I've not tried that.
Well the Gear S3 isn’t really Android wear - it’s a Tizen based Sammy product, so like Apple they have a better chance of optimising it for smoothness
I felt the same. I had my original Apple Watch since it’s launch back in 2015. I was immensely excited, and wore it almost everyday over that summer. However, I continually found myself turning to my fenix 3, and the love affair soon started to dwindle. I did continue to use it, but probably not as much as I had initially anticipated. Sure it was a nice enough watch, but I often found it slow and lacking in features.
For the past 6 months I've been using the Garmin forerunner 935 as both my daily and sports watch, wearing it pretty much 24/7. At this point, I really had not used my AW in months. Then after watching the WWDC Keynote by Apple in June 2017, I took notice of how far along the Apple Watch had come, and with the promise of Watch OS4 on the horizon, I began to pay interest once more. Roll on to the September Keynote, Apple finally unveiled the Apple Watch Series 3.
I have now had the Series 3 for one week, and have been using it every day since then. In short, it is brilliant. Here are some of the features I have found to be most compelling over the original Apple Watch.
-Watch OS4. Arguably, the biggest overhaul. The new OS makes the Apple Watch much more intuitive to navigate and use. Easily selecting options from the dock, using Apple Pay and changing Watch faces is a breeze now.
-Apple Pay. This is the first time I have started to use Apple Pay on my watch. Double clicking the dock button brings up the option, and I cannot believe I had been missing out on this. I’ve only used in a handful of times, but it has been incredibly convenient in comparison to pulling my phone out to pay.
-Siri voiceover. Now Siri can audibly respond from the Apple Watch. Previously, there would just be a typed response.
-More intuitive watch faces. The Siri watch face is particularly useful, as displayed information continually changes throughout the day.
-Faster to respond to messages.
-Water-resistant to 50m. The original Apple Watch was ‘splash proof’ and I had no problems washing my hands with it. I probably won’t be taking a swim or shower with it, but it is good to know that the option is there.
-Much improved battery life. I used to get barely a day of battery life with my original Apple Watch, and with users with users reporting an even bigger drain since upgrading to Watch OS4. The Series 3 easily gets me through the day. I could potentially stretch it to almost 2 days with my use. I charge mine every evening, and still have just over 50% when I do so.
-GPS capabilities. This is something that is useful for maps, which are much faster now, too. It also means that the Apple Watch can be used for sporting activities without tethering to your iPhone, which brings me to my next point below.
One thing the AW cannot do is replace my Garmin for running. It just doesn't have the data, metrics and battery life I use and need.
So rambled on a bit here, but I think that the Series 3 is (conclusively) a HUGE upgrade. Definitely got me back into the AW camp and arguably what it should have been from the beginning. But we all here know how Apple work...
For the past 6 months I've been using the Garmin forerunner 935 as both my daily and sports watch, wearing it pretty much 24/7. At this point, I really had not used my AW in months. Then after watching the WWDC Keynote by Apple in June 2017, I took notice of how far along the Apple Watch had come, and with the promise of Watch OS4 on the horizon, I began to pay interest once more. Roll on to the September Keynote, Apple finally unveiled the Apple Watch Series 3.
I have now had the Series 3 for one week, and have been using it every day since then. In short, it is brilliant. Here are some of the features I have found to be most compelling over the original Apple Watch.
-Watch OS4. Arguably, the biggest overhaul. The new OS makes the Apple Watch much more intuitive to navigate and use. Easily selecting options from the dock, using Apple Pay and changing Watch faces is a breeze now.
-Apple Pay. This is the first time I have started to use Apple Pay on my watch. Double clicking the dock button brings up the option, and I cannot believe I had been missing out on this. I’ve only used in a handful of times, but it has been incredibly convenient in comparison to pulling my phone out to pay.
-Siri voiceover. Now Siri can audibly respond from the Apple Watch. Previously, there would just be a typed response.
-More intuitive watch faces. The Siri watch face is particularly useful, as displayed information continually changes throughout the day.
-Faster to respond to messages.
-Water-resistant to 50m. The original Apple Watch was ‘splash proof’ and I had no problems washing my hands with it. I probably won’t be taking a swim or shower with it, but it is good to know that the option is there.
-Much improved battery life. I used to get barely a day of battery life with my original Apple Watch, and with users with users reporting an even bigger drain since upgrading to Watch OS4. The Series 3 easily gets me through the day. I could potentially stretch it to almost 2 days with my use. I charge mine every evening, and still have just over 50% when I do so.
-GPS capabilities. This is something that is useful for maps, which are much faster now, too. It also means that the Apple Watch can be used for sporting activities without tethering to your iPhone, which brings me to my next point below.
One thing the AW cannot do is replace my Garmin for running. It just doesn't have the data, metrics and battery life I use and need.
So rambled on a bit here, but I think that the Series 3 is (conclusively) a HUGE upgrade. Definitely got me back into the AW camp and arguably what it should have been from the beginning. But we all here know how Apple work...
Don't mean to bust your excitement, but a great deal of the things on your list were already "fixed" before the latest keynote. I have had the original Apple Watch for 2 years and wore it every day until this past weekend. WatchOS 2 actually was a huge step forward. I even wore it swimming, showering, water skiing, etc.. It is definitely getting better and better as a watch platform, and the complications is still a great feature vs. other watch platforms. Complications is one of the things I miss with the switch to the dark side.
Yes, that's true. I know the GPS and waterproofing came with Series 2, for example. And Apple Pay was there from the beginning, I just never used it. This was more of a personal post, maybe I should have emphasized that. Also, me not using my AW for a while meant I am not sure which OS features came out when tbh.
I've been wearing my 935 as daily watch since May (and sold my S2), but was I intrigued by the potential of LTE since I always run with my phone (for music and cell access). I considered using the AW for easy days, and the 935 for speed workouts, tempo runs and races. I've run with both the past week and have been generally disappointed with the AW as a running watch.
Curious how you're navigating go back and forth between the two? Do you pay attention to steps, etc. ? Have you figured out a way to have your runs show up on AW and AW steps, flights, etc. show up in Garmin? I don't find communication between the two to be great.
S3 LTE is my 1st AW and the main thing I enjoy is how it pushes me to exercise more. I hit the gym everyday but now I work longer and harder. The only thing I notice is that it doesn't really consider the weight training to be exercise for I have to use more cardio to complete some of the goals listed in the AW.
It’s a huge problem, but one I’ve learnt to live with. I wish there was a way for steps to be in check, but tbh, checking steps is nothing more than mere curiosity for me. Sure it’s intereting and I would love to track it but kind of given up now.
The health app is linked to my Garmin, but data isn’t always pulled accurately by the looks of things.
I actually like the health app, it it has a lot of work to do.
I use my 935 for running and AW the rest of the time now.
I have Garmin Connect set up as a source for Health. Some days it syncs a run, some days its syncs 10 of the same runs, and other days it syncs nothing! I use RunGap as a backup sometimes.
I don't worry too much about steps, etc., though I tend to be sedentary for much of the days other than my running, so I do keep an eye on those things. But on the days I wear the AW, I try to hit the stand goal, which I find much more effective than Garmin's "move" reminders.
My main concern with the AW now is battery life when you do try to use it as a proper GPS running watch and listen to music. I'm likely going to ty using both this week, but keep the GPS off on the AW while running and just use it for music and LTE (so I don't need the phone) and use the 935 to track my run. Running with two watches though...ugh
I have Garmin Connect set up as a source for Health. Some days it syncs a run, some days its syncs 10 of the same runs, and other days it syncs nothing! I use RunGap as a backup sometimes.
I don't worry too much about steps, etc., though I tend to be sedentary for much of the days other than my running, so I do keep an eye on those things. But on the days I wear the AW, I try to hit the stand goal, which I find much more effective than Garmin's "move" reminders.
My main concern with the AW now is battery life when you do try to use it as a proper GPS running watch and listen to music. I'm likely going to ty using both this week, but keep the GPS off on the AW while running and just use it for music and LTE (so I don't need the phone) and use the 935 to track my run. Running with two watches though...ugh
I've never tested the AW for long runs. But when marathon training, runs can be long. I'd also feel much more comfortable sweating over my Garmin! I know the AW is designed for sports as well, but still.
I take my iPod nano out during solo runs, and it is so small it fits in my running shorts.
So my tech for a general training run is:
FR935
iPod Nano
BT headphones
>upload to Strava. Also have a Training Peaks account, but only use that when training for a specific event and need to peak.
Agree about a single system. There are too many out there. But I do like how Strava provides a platform to get all the training into at least.
Maybe I'll try using the AW like a Nano during my runs and drop it in my shorts, then re-attach the band for the rest of the day. Assuming it counts steps close enough while locked and not on my wrist, that should at least consolidate that info into one platform. I'm assuming battery life will be significantly better during long runs without it relying on GPS.
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I'm on my second Apple Watch and its now a keeper
I originally bought a Nike+ model back in March and returned it after 10 days
For me it was the a combination of the cost £450 with an additional White Band and my choice of Nike+ Band (Black/Volt) that made me unsure
Fast forward to September when I was in Orlando and I managed to pick up a Nike+ with the all Black Band and have just picked up the White Nike+ Band and all in this has cost me £300 for the combo I was after all along!!
Far happier and I feel Apple could have priced these a bit lower and they would have doubled sales!!
I originally bought a Nike+ model back in March and returned it after 10 days
For me it was the a combination of the cost £450 with an additional White Band and my choice of Nike+ Band (Black/Volt) that made me unsure
Fast forward to September when I was in Orlando and I managed to pick up a Nike+ with the all Black Band and have just picked up the White Nike+ Band and all in this has cost me £300 for the combo I was after all along!!
Far happier and I feel Apple could have priced these a bit lower and they would have doubled sales!!
You'll probably get bored of it again. If you're not buying the watch for a specific purpose then you probably don't need it to begin with and it becomes just another thing to charge.
I had a Fitbit blaze that worked pretty well and I loved the way the fitness data was presented. However it wasn't waterproof nor could I respond to texts/emails or phone calls. It seemed ok. I then got a Nike version S2 and love it. Recently I had to send it in for repair because of a cracked screen and had to go back to a Fitbit for a few days. Man did that suck. No emails or texts no weather no call functions hard to read display and I could go on. I don't know how I survived before my AW. As soon a I got it back from repair I synced it and wore it the rest of the night until it was time for bed. I wouldn't be without a Apple Watch ever again.