I had my black Huawei watch since lunch and love it. I would not want any other Android wear smart watch on the market. That said, I can't help but wonder what is next for Huawei and when we are going to see a 2nd generation watch. I personally can not wait!
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No info about Huawei plans but there are rumors Google is about to make 2 in-house watches themselves which could be interesting for many.
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I'm deciding whether to get the Nexus 7 or Kindle Fire HD. The one thing that keeps pulling me towards the Fire is Amazon Instant Video(have a larger collection on that service). Has anyone been able to install this app on the Nexus 7?
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I'm not aware of an Instant Video app. I am a prime member and can stream to my N7 through my browser (Firefox), but doesn't really look that good (not as good as Netflix). I have a Panny TV that has Viera, and Amazon stream very well on it... I'd much rather watch on a 60" screen than a 7" screen anyway. My 24" PC screen is my second choice. Not a reason to buy or not to buy a particular device. You're pretty much "stuck" with Amazon with a Fire.
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I'm deciding whether to get the Nexus 7 or Kindle Fire HD. The one thing that keeps pulling me towards the Fire is Amazon Instant Video(have a larger collection on that service). Has anyone been able to install this app on the Nexus 7?
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Quick answer: not yet, but we'll hack it onto a N7 the way we hack Hulu onto all the devices it 'doesn't support'.
Long answer: Amazon and Google are fighting because amazon makes kindle fires using a forked version of droid (just as the nook does). Amazon cuts Google off from any ad or app revenue by doing that and from having it be included in the number of android tablets on the market in the statistics tech writers publish. Amazon basically isn't being a team player and has decided they'd rather screw android as long as possible without driving them away from shopping there. Amazon wants you to buy a kindle, but the rest of the android world just wants ppl to buy legit versions of android.
If u buy the fire, you won't be able to use the play store, only the amazon app store. However, amazon apps will run on a nexus. The nexus will have more and better updates from Google than your fire will from Amazon. The fire has HDMI out, which is nice, but once Miracast is up, Nexus will be able to do the same thing wirelessly.
You need to decide if one app is enough of a justification to shut yourself off from a true android product. -Ara
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Gonna have to try this out.
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Quick answer: not yet, but we'll hack it onto a N7 the way we hack Hulu onto all the devices it 'doesn't support'.
Long answer: Amazon and Google are fighting because amazon makes kindle fires using a forked version of droid (just as the nook does). Amazon cuts Google off from any ad or app revenue by doing that and from having it be included in the number of android tablets on the market in the statistics tech writers publish. Amazon basically isn't being a team player and has decided they'd rather screw android as long as possible without driving them away from shopping there. Amazon wants you to buy a kindle, but the rest of the android world just wants ppl to buy legit versions of android.
If u buy the fire, you won't be able to use the play store, only the amazon app store. However, amazon apps will run on a nexus. The nexus will have more and better updates from Google than your fire will from Amazon. The fire has HDMI out, which is nice, but once Miracast is up, Nexus will be able to do the same thing wirelessly.
You need to decide if one app is enough of a justification to shut yourself off from a true android product. -Ara
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Thanks for ur input. Nexus 7 it is.
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AraDreamer said:
Quick answer: not yet, but we'll hack it onto a N7 the way we hack Hulu onto all the devices it 'doesn't support'.
Long answer: Amazon and Google are fighting because amazon makes kindle fires using a forked version of droid (just as the nook does). Amazon cuts Google off from any ad or app revenue by doing that and from having it be included in the number of android tablets on the market in the statistics tech writers publish. Amazon basically isn't being a team player and has decided they'd rather screw android as long as possible without driving them away from shopping there. Amazon wants you to buy a kindle, but the rest of the android world just wants ppl to buy legit versions of android.
If u buy the fire, you won't be able to use the play store, only the amazon app store. However, amazon apps will run on a nexus. The nexus will have more and better updates from Google than your fire will from Amazon. The fire has HDMI out, which is nice, but once Miracast is up, Nexus will be able to do the same thing wirelessly.
You need to decide if one app is enough of a justification to shut yourself off from a true android product. -Ara
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I was debating this a few days ago before i purchased the Nexus 7. i decided to go with the Nexus 7 because...well...Google. Hahaha.
but in all seriousness, i didn't even know this about either devices. makes me glad i went with the Nexus. Thanks for all the info!
As a temporary solution you can watch Amazon instant videos using Firefox, the AOSP browser, or Xscope (although I haven't personally tried this one). You just have to install flash and one of the browsers, or be running a rom that includes them. Chrome and Dolphin don't support flash so won't work.
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Thanks for ur input. Nexus 7 it is.
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Or, you can just hack your fire and turn it into a android tablet like I did
I'm in a 12 step program for Flashaholics, I relapsed...
Stryke_the_Orc said:
Or, you can just hack your fire and turn it into a android tablet like I did
I'm in a 12 step program for Flashaholics, I relapsed...
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And how does that get you closer to using the Amazon instant video app? I'm on the same boat. I'd love to have the fire HD app work on my n7
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Hey guys,
I saw this smartwatch on Indiegogo the other day and I think it's pretty sweet.
http://igg.me/at/kreyos/x/2722203
Looking at the specs sheet alone its definitely something.
What do you guys think? Get it or wait till more is out?
I'm holding out for the nexus watch
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do you really think Google will concentrate on a watch instead of their Google Glass? I think they just might skip the watch...
juinny said:
do you really think Google will concentrate on a watch instead of their Google Glass? I think they just might skip the watch...
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How many people do you think work there...... im sure they have tons of projects going on. Like the self driving cars. I thought i read some where the watch was a for sure thing.
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How many people do you think work there...... im sure they have tons of projects going on. Like the self driving cars. I thought i read some where the watch was a for sure thing.
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Well if that's the case, I doubt it'll be anytime soon. Seeing as there hasn't really been any leaks for a Google smartwatch so far.
Kreyos it is....for now.
I love the voice search thing. Hopefully it has full support for Google Now. A watch is useless without voice recognition.
However, I like to be able to stream music remotely to it and plug in my 3.5mm headphones. I know that's asking a bit much, but I think it's somewhat reasonable. Does anybody else think that should be a thing?
I'll wait for a Nexus watch. Google will have the most optimized watch for Android. Hopefully.
I backed this up the first day it was on indiepop. We'll see come november how it works with android phones. Even if an nexus watch does come out, I highly doubt it'll have a speaker, voice control AND be waterproof.
Ive been looking for a good smart watch for a while, have been waiting to see what comes about.
The nexus one i cant see coming out for a good 6 months + yet,
The new sony watch looks gorgeous but function is a bit boring, the greykos function looks good but i think
it looks ugly!
I thought so too at first, but I guess the design grew on me.
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I backed this up the first day it was on indiepop. We'll see come november how it works with android phones. Even if an nexus watch does come out, I highly doubt it'll have a speaker, voice control AND be waterproof.
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I wish I knew about it first day. I'd get it without any hesitation.
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A watch is useless without voice recognition.
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Take that Casio!
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Take that Casio!
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Haha. Smartwatch was implied, my good man. There is no way a watch can achieve its full potential if you can't enter text into it.
I've been using Casio watches for like the past 10 years. Great stuff, but I'm ready to make the switch to Smartwatches.
Just went ahead and the pledged for it.. Hopefully it's worth the 129$
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Been a fair while since the last post here, but just to let anyone seeing this know Kreyos STILL haven't sent out these damn watches.
The first 5000 have been sent via ship to the US but now have apparently been stopped by the US longshoreman contract negotiations, this being the fourth delay in shipping.
I've backed out and bought a Gear Live watch instead.
Android Wear shows far more promise than Kreyos' watches and I suggest anyone that wants their watch before Smartwatches are a thing of the past should just ask for a refund and get something that can actually ship before hell freezes over.
Hey everyone,
Admittedly I was one of the first to get the Galaxy Gear watch when it first came out, and before Samsung made it a shiny turd with tizen. One of the things I do miss about it was an app to make watch faces from your phone, and send them. Does anyone know of such a thing for the Moto 360?
Thanks!
Facer is a popular one and there are several threads in the Themes and Apps section with dozens of faces already.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jeremysteckling.facerrel
Also, Beautiful Watches is another in the playstore that just opened up custom faces I believe.
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I'm the proud owner of a new Google Pixel XL and am looking for a smartwatch to pair it with. I previously had an Apple Watch with my iPhone 7.
In researching the current choices that are available, it looks like this is probably the best one out there and I love the stainless steel/milanese loop band (and current price on Amazon).
The only thing holding me back is that it sounds like Google might actually be making their own watch now to further the "Made By Google" product line.
Just wondering your thoughts on if you think it's a good idea to pull the trigger on the Huawei Watch now or just wait on what 2017 has to offer.
Thanks
PS. Sorry for the buying advice thread. I usually hate these but this is a tough choice.
Supposedly Google will add Android Pay to the next version of Android Wear, but neither the Huawei Watch nor hardly any current watches have NFC to support it. If that interests you, I assume the new Google watch will have NFC.
That said, I don't care about Android Pay and love my Huawei Watch.
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Supposedly Google will add Android Pay to the next version of Android Wear, but neither the Huawei Watch nor hardly any current watches have NFC to support it. If that interests you, I assume the new Google watch will have NFC.
That said, I don't care about Android Pay and love my Huawei Watch.
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Thanks for the reply. My debit card doesn't even support the chip yet so I don't even use Android Pay yet. Maybe it's great but it's not something I feel I'm missing yet.
discovering if you're a 'smartwatch person' asap seems best .. since a used huawei watch on ebay can be had for $130 find that out now and save $200, then be pleasantly surprised when you compare it to Google's offerings next year and discover that you might like your huawei watch more.
I think this could be good news. Competition is always good and perhaps it will encourage developers and content providers to invest into Android TV apps.
https://www.cnet.com/news/hands-on-review-chromecast-with-google-tv-streaming-device-with-remote/
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meh.. still seems inferior to nstv pro 2019.. of course at that price point its great.. you can buy at least 4 of those for price of an nstv so i guess if u base it off that and google tv looks pretty sweet then seems like a solid buy.. id probably choose that over every device but the nstv pro 2019
Yes, I think the price for the Shield TV is worth it as well.
I don't think it will take away sales from the Shield. In fact, it might add to sales by introducing people to Android TV who might then decide they want more functionality.
My point was that if this gets more people using Android TV, it might encourage more development for the OS.
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Yes, I think the price for the Shield TV is worth it as well.
I don't think it will take away sales from the Shield. In fact, it might add to sales by introducing people to Android TV who might then decide they want more functionality.
My point was that if this gets more people using Android TV, it might encourage more development for the OS.
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but its not android tv its google tv lol
elliwigy said:
but its not android tv its google tv lol
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I'm just going off what the article says, "There's also an actual on-screen menu system,*powered by Google TV, the company's new name for its*Android TV*operating system..."
I took this to mean that Google TV was a rebranding of Android TV.
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