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Looking for Swivel Hand strap case for Note 10.1(2013)

There was a case I saw a long time ago that seemed like it could be nice to have. As of today I started craving it and want to buy it.
It is case with a swivel hand strap on the back. This would allow for comfortable holding while drawing or carrying around. Allowing for working in Landscape or Portrait without any hand discomfort.
I had put the case on a wish list on Amazon, but I have since deleted it. Does anyone know of one? I am not having any luck finding on today.

Dumaru said:
There was a case I saw a long time ago that seemed like it could be nice to have. As of today I started craving it and want to buy it.
It is case with a swivel hand strap on the back. This would allow for comfortable holding while drawing or carrying around. Allowing for working in Landscape or Portrait without any hand discomfort.
I had put the case on a wish list on Amazon, but I have since deleted it. Does anyone know of one? I am not having any luck finding on today.
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I recently switched from a Note 10.1 to a Windows tablet, but also use it for drawing. Currently I am using a standard leather case with something called "hand-e-holder" attached. I got mine on Ebay, but Amazon sells it also. There is a pad(sort of like velcro) that attaches to the case or tablet. The handle then sticks to the pad, so the handle can be removed it needed. Whats also good is that it is very comfortable, and does not freely rotate when trying to draw.
I looked into a couple of other "handles" that either stick on or wrap around the device, but I think will fit your needs the best. When searching Amazon for the Hand-e-holder, if you look at the related products you'll find similar handles.
I tried cases that rotate but there's no resistance to it tends to rotate in every direction when trying to draw.
Hope that helps. Us artists, got to stick together.

rtan73 said:
I recently switched from a Note 10.1 to a Windows tablet, but also use it for drawing. Currently I am using a standard leather case with something called "hand-e-holder" attached. I got mine on Ebay, but Amazon sells it also. There is a pad(sort of like velcro) that attaches to the case or tablet. The handle then sticks to the pad, so the handle can be removed it needed. Whats also good is that it is very comfortable, and does not freely rotate when trying to draw.
I looked into a couple of other "handles" that either stick on or wrap around the device, but I think will fit your needs the best. When searching Amazon for the Hand-e-holder, if you look at the related products you'll find similar handles.
I tried cases that rotate but there's no resistance to it tends to rotate in every direction when trying to draw.
Hope that helps. Us artists, got to stick together.
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Yeah, I have seen those around. Guess that is what I shall end up going with Thanks!
I was wanting to get a Windows Surface Pro 2. I think having a drawing tablet you can ACTUALLY install Photoshop on... man... would be nice. But the setup is not quite in my budget right now heh.

Dumaru said:
Yeah, I have seen those around. Guess that is what I shall end up going with Thanks!
I was wanting to get a Windows Surface Pro 2. I think having a drawing tablet you can ACTUALLY install Photoshop on... man... would be nice. But the setup is not quite in my budget right now heh.
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I went with a manufacturer refurbished Samsung Ativ 700T. It has the same specs as the Surface Pro 2, but is lighter, does not get as hot, a bit better battery life, and a 12" screen. That extra 2" makes a difference when using Photoshop with palettes. I got mine from an online retailer off off Ebay for $600. I use a wacom pen and it works the same as it would with the standard drawing tablet.
Just for preformance reference, I use Photoshop CS6 (64bit)on it. My files are around 80mb, with around 30-50 layers, and a dpi of 300. No real lag unless using a large brush. If you a fast sketcher you might get some lag, but at that sketch stage my image rez is usually at 72dpi so I don't have an issue.
If you have any specific question about my setup don't be afraid to ask. I'm always willing to help out a fellow artist. I did a lot of research on all the competing tablets. Plus I had the same decisions to make when purchasing mine.
On a side note, the best painting apps for Android are, Layerpaint HD, Sketchbook Pro, and Infinite Painter(note edition). LayerPaint HD is probably my favorite because of the tool set and the interface is the most similar to Photoshop. Sketchbook Pro and Infinite Painter have brushes that simulate actual brushes more realistically. Clover Paint is also interesting. Its the only one where you can set up the interface with custom shortcuts(to brushes and such). Its not very intuitive though.
Also if you didn't know you can use a actual wacom pen (UP-801E) with the Note. The eraser functions as an eraser and some of the apps use the side switch. Plus because it is bigger it is easier to hold for long periods. The pen is discontinued but you can still find some on Ebay and other online retailers.

tempted to buy but...

I'm really tempted to buy the moto 360 but MWC is just around the corner. Should I hold out for the second generation? Anyone know when itl be released? Wanted some advice from current owners. Is there anything you feel the first gen is severely lacking which might be in the second generation. Battery isn't an issue for me as I'll happily charge everyday. Anybodu used it with a nexus 5? What is the perofrmace like? Any problems with it disconnecting?.
Any thoughts/advice greatly appreciated.

OK so I've decided I'm going to buy a second hand moto 360.
Anything in particular I need to look out for apart from general wear?
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mo123456789 said:
OK so I've decided I'm going to buy a second hand moto 360.
Anything in particular I need to look out for apart from general wear?
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Look out for? As in things that can go wrong? Oddly enough I am on my 3rd Moto 360. The first one had a dead pixel and didnt play nice with any other Qi charger aside from the Moto one. The second one, 2 dead pixels, and yep I returned both. Sure a dead pixel isnt a HUGE deal, but on a 250.00 watch that had this issue right out of the box, I didnt agree with that. Not to mention that once I seen the single or double dead ones, I knew they were there and my eyes constantly gravitated to it! . Oddly enough, both of these were gray banded and silver watch. After waiting a few months, I decided to pick up a black one (Yay tax returns!) , and not 1 single dead pixel, and my old wireless charging mat actually works fine
So check for dead pixels and the infamous cracked back that people are reporting on theirs (which I think would come from using a different band thats not made for the 360)

Tower1972 said:
Look out for? As in things that can go wrong? Oddly enough I am on my 3rd Moto 360. The first one had a dead pixel and didnt play nice with any other Qi charger aside from the Moto one. The second one, 2 dead pixels, and yep I returned both. Sure a dead pixel isnt a HUGE deal, but on a 250.00 watch that had this issue right out of the box, I didnt agree with that. Not to mention that once I seen the single or double dead ones, I knew they were there and my eyes constantly gravitated to it! . Oddly enough, both of these were gray banded and silver watch. After waiting a few months, I decided to pick up a black one (Yay tax returns!) , and not 1 single dead pixel, and my old wireless charging mat actually works fine
So check for dead pixels and the infamous cracked back that people are reporting on theirs (which I think would come from using a different band thats not made for the 360)
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Thanks for your insight! I have a 1 dead pixel on my 40 inch TV and because I know its there its probably one of the most annoying things!
I will be checking the moto 360 out later on today. It is the black one and comes with both a leather and metal strap. He currently has the metal strap fitted. Are the cracks easy to see or will i need a magnifying glass?! Are there any reports of the vibration motor not working correctly or any thing regarding software which I should check before buying?

mo123456789 said:
Thanks for your insight! I have a 1 dead pixel on my 40 inch TV and because I know its there its probably one of the most annoying things!
I will be checking the moto 360 out later on today. It is the black one and comes with both a leather and metal strap. He currently has the metal strap fitted. Are the cracks easy to see or will i need a magnifying glass?! Are there any reports of the vibration motor not working correctly or any thing regarding software which I should check before buying?
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I havent heard much about the motor crapping out and as for the cracks, just search google since they seem to vary in size. But also as I mentioned, they "seem" to stem from the use of 3rd party watch bands. I just got the official 360 black metal band to go with my black watch, and seeing how Motorola included these little plastic tabs that fit into the slots to fill in the gaps, I can see how aftermarket straps could possibly damage it.
FYI, if the metal strap that comes with the watch is the one for the Pebble watch, be prepared to have any and all hairs on your wrist ripped out!

you tube unable to crop to fit

Recently purchased a note 8 Verizon variant from the local corporate store. Set everything up and phone was working great.
Then I lost it riding my motorcycle at about 80 mph on the freeway, phone was in an otter box case with a glass screen protector. Apperantly those belt clips don't hold the phone that well.
So I put in for an insurance replacement, (had original note 8 for less than a week) got the phone in the mail, new in box, full accessories, everything...I get this one setup and notice the crop to fit option on YouTube isn't available. It was on my original one, I didn't even know about it til I used the app either.
Everything I've tried is not working. I started with a firmware reset, no luck. I've tried different variants of YouTube from APK mirror and nothing.
It's nothing that would make me return the device, I love this phone. My last and only other Samsung phone was a note 4 and I HATED it so much I got rid of it after 3 months. Just want to remedy this issue.
A couple things to point out...
Both devices have been updated to latest VZW firmware, the first note 8 allowed me to use the feature on the updated firmware.
On the current (new) note 8 it automatically shows the video full screen in landscape as you can see logos and video titles, however it's still showing the black bars on the sides, the image fills to the top and bottom sides of the screen, but still has the black bars on both sides, and again no option (icon on screen) to allow it to be cropped to fit the screen (same as Netflix, Hulu, etc) it's EXTREMELY odd to me how two different devices owned in a span of two weeks from the same carrier, and running the same firmware can be missing a feature like this.
Any help is appreciated!!

I am on Verizon also and I too have the same problem. Let me know if you come up with a fix.

Randal84 said:
Recently purchased a note 8 Verizon variant from the local corporate store. Set everything up and phone was working great.
Then I lost it riding my motorcycle at about 80 mph on the freeway, phone was in an otter box case with a glass screen protector. Apperantly those belt clips don't hold the phone that well.
So I put in for an insurance replacement, (had original note 8 for less than a week) got the phone in the mail, new in box, full accessories, everything...I get this one setup and notice the crop to fit option on YouTube isn't available. It was on my original one, I didn't even know about it til I used the app either.
Everything I've tried is not working. I started with a firmware reset, no luck. I've tried different variants of YouTube from APK mirror and nothing.
It's nothing that would make me return the device, I love this phone. My last and only other Samsung phone was a note 4 and I HATED it so much I got rid of it after 3 months. Just want to remedy this issue.
A couple things to point out...
Both devices have been updated to latest VZW firmware, the first note 8 allowed me to use the feature on the updated firmware.
On the current (new) note 8 it automatically shows the video full screen in landscape as you can see logos and video titles, however it's still showing the black bars on the sides, the image fills to the top and bottom sides of the screen, but still has the black bars on both sides, and again no option (icon on screen) to allow it to be cropped to fit the screen (same as Netflix, Hulu, etc) it's EXTREMELY odd to me how two different devices owned in a span of two weeks from the same carrier, and running the same firmware can be missing a feature like this.
Any help is appreciated!!
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If you're good at following directions and navigating your phone, you should try the Non Root version in the 3rd post here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/app-iytbp-injected-youtube-background-t3560900
This app is fantastic. Laura has added "zoom to fill" which likely works along with "crop to fit" just like the rooted version. If you do give it a go, don't forget to also install the microG add on to login to your YouTube account if you want.

Randal84 said:
Recently purchased a note 8 Verizon variant from the local corporate store. Set everything up and phone was working great.
Then I lost it riding my motorcycle at about 80 mph on the freeway, phone was in an otter box case with a glass screen protector. Apperantly those belt clips don't hold the phone that well.
So I put in for an insurance replacement, (had original note 8 for less than a week) got the phone in the mail, new in box, full accessories, everything...I get this one setup and notice the crop to fit option on YouTube isn't available. It was on my original one, I didn't even know about it til I used the app either.
Everything I've tried is not working. I started with a firmware reset, no luck. I've tried different variants of YouTube from APK mirror and nothing.
It's nothing that would make me return the device, I love this phone. My last and only other Samsung phone was a note 4 and I HATED it so much I got rid of it after 3 months. Just want to remedy this issue.
A couple things to point out...
Both devices have been updated to latest VZW firmware, the first note 8 allowed me to use the feature on the updated firmware.
On the current (new) note 8 it automatically shows the video full screen in landscape as you can see logos and video titles, however it's still showing the black bars on the sides, the image fills to the top and bottom sides of the screen, but still has the black bars on both sides, and again no option (icon on screen) to allow it to be cropped to fit the screen (same as Netflix, Hulu, etc) it's EXTREMELY odd to me how two different devices owned in a span of two weeks from the same carrier, and running the same firmware can be missing a feature like this.
Any help is appreciated!!
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Have you found a way to fix this problem？i have experienced the same issue, it really drives me crazy!

I believe it was an app update that changed how the feature works
From one of the comments, "Now on S8, S8+ and Note8, the "ball" that Samsung has on their Samsung Experience software doesn't work. Because YouTube implemented it on-board inside the app.
I expect Samsung remove this "ball" in future updates... Because now is tottally useless and doesn't work
UPDATE 18:30h : IT'S GONE. Server side change in Samsung software disabled it on youtube."
http://www.androidpolice.com/2017/1...ngs-pinch-zoom-devices-like-galaxy-s8-lg-v30/

Youtube changed it for consistancy from an icon to pinch/spread to zoom in/out.

When you say crop to fit do you mean pinch to zoom the screen so it fills the display? If so I updated the youtube app but I actually hard to restart the phone/app to get the feature to work.

You have to zoom in with 2 fingers like you do with a picture or webpage. It was mentioned in the last YouTube update.

controllers that attach to the phone

Has anybody tested controllers on the fold 2?
For example the razer kishi or the moga ones that use a clip.
WIth xcloud being a thing now this big screen would be great for gaming.

Have you seen the Kishi? It would be physically impossible to fit the Z Fold 2 into that controller.

nunyabiziz said:
Have you seen the Kishi? It would be physically impossible to fit the Z Fold 2 into that controller.
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Use a case with a kickstand, works perfectly

Timmothy83 said:
Use a case with a kickstand, works perfectly
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Okay...have you seen a Razer Kishi controller?

nunyabiziz said:
Okay...have you seen a Razer Kishi controller?
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I use a xbox controller, a razr would be bit small though ?

So you haven't researched the Kishi. The Kishi is a usb c controller so you will need to connect the phone into the controller in order for the setup to work.

moga controller seems to be the best, saw somebody mod a clip for it. can be connected via usb and has 2 extra buttons u can map

GreeleyXda said:
Has anybody tested controllers on the fold 2?
For example the razer kishi or the moga ones that use a clip.
WIth xcloud being a thing now this big screen would be great for gaming.
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If you have dualshock, maybe this one is useful. It has no clip, has suction cup.
sony gcm10

I'll be buying a flydigi wasp 2 for mine. It worked with the previous fold open, it's fits neatly into the pocket, and if we're being honest all i really need is one analog, so i can aim/steer, the second one is perfectly usable on the screen, and it has plenty of other button, like L1, L2 and even an attachable L3

Does the MOGA XP5-X+ that Samsung sells work with the Fold2 while it's unfolded? I'm just trying to find a controller with a clip that will fit the fold unfolded as an all-in-one without having to mod another clip or use the phone and the controller separately detached from each other.

I bought this 8 bit mini controller so i can play at work with low profile ..works great

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07BFVNTJR/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Getting mine today. Will let y'all know how it fits.

PhameNY said:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07BFVNTJR/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Getting mine today. Will let y'all know how it fits.
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Isn't that the one that has buttons for triggers? and not real analog ones? Thats a dealbreaker.

Moga XP7-X coming soon!!!!!!
Holiday for $100

i been using an xbox controller w/ mines so far to play on XBOX Game Pass

GreeleyXda said:
Has anybody tested controllers on the fold 2?
For example the razer kishi or the moga ones that use a clip.
WIth xcloud being a thing now this big screen would be great for gaming.
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I modified the MOGA XP5-X+...will throw up some pics when I get home tonight.
I cut off the prongs that hold the phone, and attached a magnet (like the flat car mount type without stand). I use the magnets everywhere for my phone mounts, lol...car, bedside, office, bathroom wall in front of the throne. You get it.
With the metal plate inside my case I am able to place the Fold onto the magnet (mostly secure...think I need a stronger magnet than the one I'm using).

Dubini said:
I'll be buying a flydigi wasp 2 for mine. It worked with the previous fold open, it's fits neatly into the pocket, and if we're being honest all i really need is one analog, so i can aim/steer, the second one is perfectly usable on the screen, and it has plenty of other button, like L1, L2 and even an attachable L3
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I just got myself Flydigi Wee 2T. It does not work with the inner screen. There's some resolution /orientation related issue for the Flydigi software to work with Fold 2 inner screen. Outer screen works fine but who plays game on outer screen.
Other 3rd party controller mapper app like Octopus can work in some games. But I only tested it on very few games.
1) Among us + Octopus, works fine
2) Octopus doesn't work with COD Mobile
3) Asphalt 9 requires Google Play Games login which require additional plug in for Octopus to work.
Octopus app is a whole different story. There seem to be a paid version of it but I'm not willing to spend the money just yet. Review for Octopus ain't great.
TLDR. Flydigi Wee 2T doesn't work with Fold 2 inner screen. According to Flydigi customer support, unknown time frame, if ever, for Fold 2 support.
I'm still exploring for other workarounds (other than Octopus) for it to work with Fold 2.

myth1001 said:
I just got myself Flydigi Wee 2T. It does not work with the inner screen. There's some resolution /orientation related issue for the Flydigi software to work with Fold 2 inner screen. Outer screen works fine but who plays game on outer screen.
Other 3rd party controller mapper app like Octopus can work in some games. But I only tested it on very few games.
1) Among us + Octopus, works fine
2) Octopus doesn't work with COD Mobile
3) Asphalt 9 requires Google Play Games login which require additional plug in for Octopus to work.
Octopus app is a whole different story. There seem to be a paid version of it but I'm not willing to spend the money just yet. Review for Octopus ain't great.
TLDR. Flydigi Wee 2T doesn't work with Fold 2 inner screen. According to Flydigi customer support, unknown time frame, if ever, for Fold 2 support.
I'm still exploring for other workarounds (other than Octopus) for it to work with Fold 2.
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Dammit, was waiting for it to arrive to really get playing with ps2 emulators and stuff, that's a damn shame. Maybe by the time it arrives they'll have it fixed. I don't get it, it worked for the fold 1 and they're not that much different in terms of internal displays..... Well let me know how it goes with an alternative fix, I appreciate the warning.

Dubini said:
Dammit, was waiting for it to arrive to really get playing with ps2 emulators and stuff, that's a damn shame. Maybe by the time it arrives they'll have it fixed. I don't get it, it worked for the fold 1 and they're not that much different in terms of internal displays..... Well let me know how it goes with an alternative fix, I appreciate the warning.
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I just bought Panda Gamepad Pro keymapper app and it works great with Flydigi Wee 2T.
I could play COD with the panda app mapping. Could play Asphalt 9 too, without the need for Panda App since Asphalt support game controller.
Bummer that I have to pay for the 3rd party keymapping app for the controller to work properly though.
Anyway it works fine now. Will test out more games.

myth1001 said:
I just bought Panda Gamepad Pro keymapper app and it works great with Flydigi Wee 2T.
I could play COD with the panda app mapping. Could play Asphalt 9 too, without the need for Panda App since Asphalt support game controller.
Bummer that I have to pay for the 3rd party keymapping app for the controller to work properly though.
Anyway it works fine now. Will test out more games.
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Oh nice, I might give it a try then. Keep me posted !

Galaxy Watch 4 Classic has arrived (Germany)

My Galaxy Watch 4 Classic arrived this morning at 10:30.
It was a surprise for me, I was expecting a parcel from Samsung with a new case and Smarttags for my S21 Ultra so was not really paying attention to the DHL emails, but an additional box came with 4 Classic inside.
I thought it may be just luck because I am 5 minutes away from Samsung Germany head office but looking at Reddit seems a few people have them today or shipped today.
So far it is very nice, cannot choose Google Assistant yet but happy so far.

Cool. Looks sharp

Yeah my 46mm Classic in Silver arrived today, a week early.....
Not complaining although the straps havent arrived yet and I hate this silicon white one!

I have the standard strap but think I might get the leather one when it's available.

My black Watch 4 has arrived and it's a definite upgrade from my Watch 2. Good to have a blood oxygen monitor. And great being able to use Gpay instead of the clunky Samsung Pay Plus. Also useful having Google Keep Notes and Google Maps on the watch. Not sure about battery life...seems to drain pretty quickly. But I've been playing around with it a lot and it's early days.

iainmann said:
My black Watch 4 has arrived and it's a definite upgrade from my Watch 2. Good to have a blood oxygen monitor. And great being able to use Gpay instead of the clunky Samsung Pay Plus. Also useful having Google Keep Notes and Google Maps on the watch. Not sure about battery life...seems to drain pretty quickly. But I've been playing around with it a lot and it's early days.
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Yup, happy to have Notes and Maps.
Still would prefer Fit over Samsung Health but not everything will work in there directly even if you can install and choose as primary.
Batter has gone from 100% to 58% for me in 6.5 hours..
Including setup and play time, 20 minutes tracked walk and always on screen.

DuncanMummery said:
Yeah my 46mm Classic in Silver arrived today, a week early.....
Not complaining although the straps havent arrived yet and I hate this silicon white one!
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I was going to order the Classic in Silver but didn’t like the white straps. I noticed on the main page there where two silver options. The other silver option was for the watch with no straps. I ordered it and the black leather strap. Both watch and strap arrived yesterday. Two separate boxes. The watch box was sealed but inside the watch had fingerprints all over it. There was no protective film on the display.
Has anyone else received a grubby watch and do was there any protective film over the display?
I cleaned up the watch and fortunately there were no scratches. Attached the straps and it looks good. Not sure about the battery life but I will give it a few days.

Davoodo said:
I was going to order the Classic in Silver but didn’t like the white straps. I noticed on the main page there where two silver options. The other silver option was for the watch with no straps. I ordered it and the black leather strap. Both watch and strap arrived yesterday. Two separate boxes. The watch box was sealed but inside the watch had fingerprints all over it. There was no protective film on the display.
Has anyone else received a grubby watch and do was there any protective film over the display?
I cleaned up the watch and fortunately there were no scratches. Attached the straps and it looks good. Not sure about the battery life but I will give it a few days.
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Maybe because you did the choosing watch and strap thing?
Could be lack of watch on its own at launch so they have to remove band manually?
Although should not make them take film off.
Mine had plastic film over screen and box fully sealed.

Mine had protective film on screen.

Congrats! Looks sweet!
I have the black 44mm pre-ordered and due August 27... can't wait!

iainmann said:
My black Watch 4 has arrived and it's a definite upgrade from my Watch 2. Good to have a blood oxygen monitor. And great being able to use Gpay instead of the clunky Samsung Pay Plus. Also useful having Google Keep Notes and Google Maps on the watch. Not sure about battery life...seems to drain pretty quickly. But I've been playing around with it a lot and it's early days.
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i agree with you, google pay , maps and keep are really welcome but also google messages and gboard are great additions
unfortunately after a couple of days i must say that the battery drain is increased compared to the active2 but it's worth it!