Samsung’s devices haven’t used the Tizen operating system since before the Galaxy Watch 4, when the company switched to using...

‘Looks at perfectly functional Galaxy Watch 3 on my wrist’

  • cbarrick@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    4 months ago

    There are still issues with WearOS, but I think some of that is hardware. Last I heard, Qualcomm’s wearable SoCs were trash, but Samsung is in a good position since they have both the SoC fab and make the watch itself.

    Many industries are shifting to a model where Android is the de facto OS for consumer-facing interactions. It’s not well optimized outside of phones yet, but it is rapidly improving. Many cars run Android now, for example.

    I’m moderately optimistic about the next generation of WearOS devices.

    • Paradox@lemdro.idEnglish
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      4 months ago

      It’s not a now thing. It’s already here. My thermostat, sprinkler controller, and rice cooker all run Android

  • Imgonnatrythis@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
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    4 months ago

    Perfectly? Your battery really lasting all day long? I gave up my 3 last year as unless I started making compromises, I could not get a full day without charging (mind you I’m an up very early and bed very late person, so it’s a long day I was asking for).

    • Hucklebee@lemmy.worldEnglish
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      4 months ago

      I have the OG 46 mm (since its launch) and still charge it only about every 3 days.

      Mostly use it to track steps, check time (obviously) and skip songs on my phone.

      • Captain Aggravated@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
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        4 months ago

        I mean LOOK at everyone in this thread. “Muh TerribleCo SlaveBuilt 4 is only a week old and they’ve stopped pushing updates and the battery doesn’t last the whole day anymore I have to charge it at lunch.”

        “What’s it for?” “Text messages hit by brain 4 seconds faster.”

        • Guest_User@lemmy.worldEnglish
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          4 months ago

          Everyone? Well let me be a change then. I love my smart watch. It vibrating wakes me up easier than alarm. Step and sleep tracking is really useful to me. While a gimmick sure, I really enjoy being able to update and change my watch face on a whim. Even with always on display, constant heart rate tracking and step tracking, my watch easily lasts 48 hours and charges within an hour while I’m in the bathroom getting ready in the morning. I get it’s not for everyone but far cheaper than a Rolex and way more functionality.