Survey about usage of Smartwatches - Huawei Watch

Hello,
My name is Nada Abbas. I am a graduate student majoring in Information Systems, at the department of Informatics, Linnaeus University, Sweden. I am doing a study about Smartwatch usage (LG watch, Apple watch, Samsung gear, Fitbit, Pepple, Nokia, Amazefit …. any brand) and looking for participants to fill a small survey. You only need to be above 18 years old and a user of any Smartwatch
Your participation will be highly appreciated…no personal information is needed. Please find the survey through this link..
https://goo.gl/forms/D8HfBJGBQUlnLcKo2

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Smart watches vs Fitness trackers.

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Contact Sony about Wear 2.0 for SW3

The Sony Smartwatch 3 is fully capable of housing Wear 2.0 and has the same specs as half of the devices that are getting the update. Also, it has NFC which you could use with the new Android Pay! I'm not sure if the NFC on the SW3 is full fledged but either way, I think this device should receive wear 2.0 regardless of how old it is if the specs can handle it. If you think so too, email Sony and if a lot of us do it maybe they'll notice. Here's a copy of what I sent them:
Very disappointed that the Smartwatch 3 will not be receiving Wear 2.0. It's very unreasonable as it has the same specs as half of the devices that will be getting the upgrade. In fact, it has better specs than some! The SW3 has NFC which is now finally going to be useful with Android Pay! Just take one good look at any website that just posted about Wear 2.0 and you'll see it's not just me that's upset about this. This device is a great smartwatch and is fully capable of housing Android Wear 2.0.
Update!!: Sorry, guys! I haven't been getting any email notifications from this thread. I had no idea so many people have been viewing it! Here is the link to where you can send them an email: http://support.sonymobile.com/global-en/swr50/contactUs/mail/?region=en_GB
Hope this works, fingers crossed.
Update 2: I will be making a separate thread but here I see a link to a change.org petition I made because the other one wasn't very persuasive. https://www.change.org/p/sony-wear-2-0-on-sony-sw3?recruiter=680990369&utm_source=share_petition&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=share_email_responsive
Well stated!
Which sony email that you used? Can i have it too?
Hello SW3 users.
My concern is that the new app delivery model will make our watch a dumb watch. I bought this watch less than a year ago just for the fitness apps, and without them for me it's completely useless.
To the OP: if you share the email address that you've used we can concentrate on a single target!
http://www.xperiablog.net/2017/02/08/sony-smartwatch-3-not-on-the-android-wear-2-0-list/
This just makes me wanna crawl in a corner and cry. I dont think its Sony's fault I blame stupid Google because if it wernt for them all snapdragon 801 devices would have Nougat offically but because they dont wanna give them vulkan support they dont. Same with the SW3 and its a load of crap with the SW3 if we dont get it because most watches only have 2 cores enabled so if they enabled the other 2 wouldnt that count as extra power? Snapdragon 400 should be enough for wear 2.0. I will be really sad if we dont get wear 2.0.
Edit: Huawei watch doesnt even have NFC. Unlike some other watches we also have wifi too i cant see what would be missing to support wear 2.0.
I have sent a message to Sony via the Xperia Care email form.
using the email link on this page.
http://support.sonymobile.com/global-en/contactUs/
and they replied, with the content being:
"We can advise that currently we do not have any confirmation as to whether or not the Sony SmartWatch 3 will receive the Android Wear 2.0 update, we apologise for any inconvenience this may cause you. We do appreciate your feedback regarding this and will pass this on internally.
For further information regarding software updates we would recommend that you check our blog regularly as any announcements would be made there. You can visit our blog at: blogs.sonymobile.com. "
Similar here from a live chat
Adam A
Thank you. In relation to your query, no announcement regarding this has been made at this time, so I do not have details to provide regarding this.
We would be advise to keep checking the Sony Mobile Blog for information on updates on the release of any update for this watch however - ht.tp://blogs.sonymobile.com/
Steve.: OK so it's neither a yes or a no?
Adam A: It hasn't been confirmed for release
Yakkity said:
Similar here from a live chat
Adam A
Thank you. In relation to your query, no announcement regarding this has been made at this time, so I do not have details to provide regarding this.
We would be advise to keep checking the Sony Mobile Blog for information on updates on the release of any update for this watch however - ht.tp://blogs.sonymobile.com/
Steve.: OK so it's neither a yes or a no?
Adam A: It hasn't been confirmed for release
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this is the anwer by sony:
Mr. xxx,
We thank you for contacting Sony Xperia Support.
We inform you that we do not yet have an official confirmation that the Android Wear 2. 0 will be used for our connected products Smartwatch 3.
Below is the link to our official web page allowing to have the latest Android news for our products:
Https: // www. Sonymobile. Com / en / xperia / android-xperia /
While we thank you, we remain at your disposal for any additional information.
Our newsletter allows you to find all Sony news. Do not hesitate to register!
We invite you to contact Sony Xperia Support for further assistance and visit our website http: // www. Sonymobile. Com for more information on the support of our products. We also show you our new demo products and accessories.
Please send emails to questions. Fr
support. Sonymobile. Com. Phone: 0 969 32 2121
The Service Request provided in the subject of this message is reserved exclusively for queries that are directly associated with this case. Please note that the ticket is automatically closed five days after sending our reply.
best regard
Hedi
Sony Xperia Support
Five minutes to answer me in the same way!
Maybe emails are filtered by some AI...
Thank you for contacting the Sony Xperia support centre.
We apologise for your frustration at the lack of information regarding Android Wear 2 being available for the SmartWatch 3. As soon as Sony have any update we will let our valued customers know. We apologise for this inconvenience
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Sony UK told me today on live chat that they won't upgrade
It's the same as with KK for the Sony Xperia SP, a very popular device. It was on their site and then suddenly it wasn't anymore and then the final message NO KK for the SP.
I really doubt it that SW3 will get AW2.0 for the reasons that all big companies are not interested in updating, only selling new.
fritsprive said:
I really doubt it that SW3 will get AW2.0 for the reasons that all big companies are not interested in updating, only selling new.
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Likewise, I assumed as much when I bought the watch late last year - very much case of "good price and I'm not going to expect much from a device over 2 years old".
Shame though!
Sad, it's very sad...
Enviado desde mi Nexus 6P
Not good news...
In reply to Alex
Android Wear ‏@AndroidWear 2h2 hours ago
@alex_f_k Hi Alex. Unfortunately, Sony Smartwatch 3 won't get Android Wear 2.0. Check the list of watches here: .
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OK guys we can't stay and just look, we have to do what we can.
The Asus Zenwatch 2 have A.W. 2, is a square watch like the SW3 the screen is just 0'03 ' bigger, the processor is the same, the SW3 has NFC an important features of A.W. 2 something that haven't the ZW2silly. There are our argument, you can had other if you want.
Now we have to create a polemic about programmed obsolescence we have to contact the tech press of our country. Google and Sony will not want to be in this case. In France programmed obsolescence is now an offence.
I believe in you, contact specialized press and consumer association.:fingers-crossed:
This our only chance the media
Google translate you know...
Change.org for 2.0
w w w . change . org/p/sony-android-wear-2-on-sony-smartwatch-3?recruiter=243188806&utm_source=share_petition&utm_medium=copylink
Didrik F Fri, 02/10/17 10:37:10 am Europe/Copenhagen
Welcome to Sony Xperia Support, my name is Didrik F. I’m currently reading your question. Please provide your e-mail address and contact number for personalized support.
Claus 10:38:20 am
Does the Sony Smartwatch get upgraded to Android Wear 2.0?
Didrik F 10:40:21 am
Currently Smartwactch 3 is not on the list of smartwatches to be updated to Android Wear 2.0. There is however a possibility that it might receive it later.
Claus 10:42:10 am
Ok, but you are stirring up MAJOR confusion, since several retailers and articles states that it WILL be upgraded. And other users had that confirmed by your english support. Then all of a sudden you either say it wont (message from the english support) or says it might. Either way you are backpedaling from previous claims (and a lot of info out there confirming the upgrade)
So just be honest if you ran into unforseen consequenses.. (or are considering a Smartwatch 4) 10:43:03 am
https://forum.xda-developers.com/smartwatch-3/general/upgrade-to-android-wear-2-0-t3495518 10:44:14 am
Didrik F 10:44:25 am
We currently don't have any information about any possible unforseen consequenses or if/when Smartwatch 4 will be developed. You can however find more information about the Smartwatch 3 and Android wear on our blog.
https://www.xperiablog.net/2017/02/08/sony-smartwatch-3-not-on-the-android-wear-2-0-list/
Claus 10:44:31 am
https://forum.xda-developers.com/smartwatch-3/general/leak-aw2-0-somewhat-confirmed-t3417669
The first link is confirmation from your own support. The other is a commercial advertising the watch with aw2.0 10:45:37 am
In the first post you can find several links to ad's, articles and other that hints the upgrade. Can you understand the confusion? 10:46:19 am
.. but the confusion start spreading around page 5
Didrik F 10:48:41 am
I can understand the confusion, but currently the Smartwatch 3 only supports Android Wear 1.5 and we currently don't have any information about it possibly getting the newest update to Android Wear 2.0.
Didrik F 10:50:48 am
I can see that you were in contact with the XDA-forum, which we do not have any direct contact with. So I can neither confirm or deny what they are telling you.
Claus 10:53:44 am
Those are dedicated users THAT IS QUOTING EMAILS from both your english and french support stating that the watch will get updated to Android Wear 2.0.. It is not XDA telling me that it will.. It is users quoting mails from your own support. Untill you suddenly backpedaled a few days ago.. Something tells me that you had unforseen beef with google, but you wont admit it.
We just want what was hinted to us in both support-mails and ads (which admittedly was taken down again, but well documented). Its not to be rough, but I smell a class-action lawsuit incoming. 10:54:52 am
You have some VERY dedicated customers. And it doesn't quite seem like you know how oustanding a product your watches really is compared to the market. You should really embrace this niche. 10:55:57 am
Didrik F 10:56:42 am
I'm sorry, but as I said, we currently don't have any more information about Android Wear 2.0 and if it will be released to Smartwatch 3.
Claus 10:57:17 am
Ok.. And the earlier mails from your english and french support was a mistake, or?
And one last thing.. I reached out via mail support several times, but haven't got and answer: The swr510c adapter, briefly on the market in japan, will that be back in stock? Either in japan or elsewhere on the globe? 10:59:14 am
https://www.amazon.com/Sony-SWR510C-Wrist-Holder-SmartWatch/dp/B017YHTYKI 11:00:04 am
A piece of plastic, currently going on ebay for same as the price of the watch.. So I think its sought for.
Didrik F 11:02:56 am
As we are only the support for the Nordic market, I cannot answer questions about the other countries markets. If you want information about when items will be in stock in our E-store, I suggest that you contact our E-store support.
Contact info: https://sonyestore.zendesk.com/hc/sv/articles/205363242-Kundtjänst
Claus 11:02:58 am
The metal band sells for 300 dollars, this piece of plastic for 150.. You treat the watch as a foster-baby, and don't see how dedictated a user base and how well made a product you actually have.
But thanks for nothing I guess.. 11:03:31 am
Didrik F 11:03:47 am
Sorry, I gave you the wrong link. https://sonyestore.zendesk.com/hc/sv/articles/205363242-Kundtjänst is the correct one.
Is there anything else I can help you with right now?
Claus 11:04:53 am
Yeah... I might actually need some contact to the support/estore for japan, to get answered if it will be back in stock there.
Didrik F 11:07:27 am
If you have a market-specific question I can only ask you to contact that specific market. We have no direct E-mail adress or phone-number to them. The best I can do is to send you a link to the Japanese website, which is in japanese.
Claus 11:08:33 am
Ok.. Then again.. Thanks for nothing and have a nice weekend.. I have the PS4, Sony mobile, 55" TV and a watch.. Will consider my future engagement in the light of this.
Didrik F 11:08:46 am
Thank you for contacting Sony Xperia Support! Have a nice day!
If you need more information regarding our products, please visit www.sonymobile.com
The most I can suggest is wait for MWC if Sony doesnt unveil a new SW4 then there is still a chance that we could get AW2.0. On most sites they only say that the moto 360 and lg r watch arent getting it because they are 2014 devices with no wifi or NFC but they don't say anything about SW3. Dont forget SW3 is Sonys only android wear watch. Either it gets the update or they make SW4. Lets just wait till MWC I cant see what the point of making an SW4 would be at the moment. Most if not all watches have basically the exact same specs as SW3. I even compared our watch with the 2015 Huawei watch and we actually have a bigger screen, mor mah on the battery and NFC. Yet the Huawei watch gets the Dev preview. I think maybe it could be because the SW3 isnt as expensive as most other watches and is seemed less premium and more as a sports watch. I dont like that because it can still be a nice looking watch with the right strap. Im just trying to work my head round it. Its really is like KK on the SP again.
Contacting Sony Support is kind of pointless because you will find in different regions they will tell you different things. In one place they will say yeah well get it and in another no we wont. Its the same with their bravia support because me and a few others have been contacting them about HDR which they now claim on their site our TV has but it only does something with the content through USB. So yeah its not Sony I think you should be blaming but Google as Sony wanna be first to issue 7.1 as an oem and theyre still supporting their 2015 bravias which is good. They also still support their own old consoles too. I think we should be contacting God damn Google not Sony. Google even killed off all snapdragon 801 devices by refusing to support vulkan with the chip. The snap 801 device are really good too. Google refuse to do the drives for them. SCREW GOOGLE!!! Theyre the ones to blame if we dont get the update.
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https://www.change.org/p/sony-andro...utm_source=share_petition&utm_medium=copylink
Sign this maybe they might do something.
The main problem I think is the design of the SW3 Android 2 uses the crown ? wheel for many functions
coffer said:
The main problem I think is the design of the SW3 Android 2 uses the crown wheel for many functions
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all the old watches that get updated don´t have a crown either

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Survey about usage of Smartwatches

Hello,
My name is Nada Abbas. I am a graduate student majoring in Information Systems, at the department of Informatics, Linnaeus University, Sweden. I am doing a study about Smartwatch usage (Apple watch, Samsung gear, Fitbit, Pepple, Nokia, Amazefit …. any brand) and looking for participants to fill a small survey. You only need to be above 18 years old and a user of any Smartwatch
Your participation will be highly appreciated…no personal information needed. Please find the survey through this link..
https://goo.gl/forms/D8HfBJGBQUlnLcKo2

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