I just bought a galaxy watch 46mm. I train regularly every day(fitness, crossfit, cardio,outdoor run/walk). My previous android watch had a lot of training apps but the tizen was a bit limited. So I need your suggestions.
Samsung health is a good app for monitoring what you do, although there's no desktop version to do any real analysis which is odd. All the apps i use are phone based it watch based. I'm hopeful you get some good answers here.
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First, I'm not very well informed on the current state of the market for video glasses. It could very well be in the state it was a few years ago... Not very good. I was just curious as to the compatibility and availability of a decent set of video glasses for night time viewing. My lcd TV is downstairs and am interested in the possibility of video glasses for movies in bed. I use plex quite a lot and would hope that support for apps like plex and viewing would be fairly good. I do know I'd want an immersive experience. Does anything currently exist like this? If so, is there a product remotely affordable? We're talking no more than $250-$300. Just curious if anybody has any knowledge on this.
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So I've seen some VR 3D glasses that are made for smart phones by 3rd party companies, for example: Colorcross 3D,Ritech3D,etc...!!! is there any disadvantages compare to Gear VR? or its just the same without the Samsung logo on it?
Also, will the Gear VR apps also work with those 3rd party made glasses? Have you had experience using them before?
Ive been using Google Cardboard. Works just the same. I found that flying around in Google Earth gave me that real sense of immersion. Almost too well! Even on the cardboard. I think the flashier products just have a bit better polish to them, but in the end they all do the same thing. Its just some cost literally nothing (cardboard) and others 200+ bucks. idk.
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Ive been using Google Cardboard. Works just the same. I found that flying around in Google Earth gave me that real sense of immersion. Almost too well! Even on the cardboard. I think the flashier products just have a bit better polish to them, but in the end they all do the same thing. Its just some cost literally nothing (cardboard) and others 200+ bucks. idk.
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How about the Gear VR apps ? can you run those with the 3rd party glasses as well?
Gear VR is just a set of goggles. The apps run on your phone., so if your using your phone with Cardboard, then you can use the apps with it as well. Google cardboard has an integrated button to activate things on menus like the Gear VR touchpad. So basically you can think of Cardboard as a cheap version of the Gear VR goggles. To my knowledge there is no added functionality on the Gear VR that makes it "special". Maybe it has a little better optics.
To be honest, once you mess with google cardboard for like 30 min, youll begin to get tired of the limited apps that are available for these things. Its nothing like using an Oculus Rift with a PC.
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To be honest, once you mess with google cardboard for like 30 min, youll begin to get tired of the limited apps that are available for these things. Its nothing like using an Oculus Rift with a PC.
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Thats exactly what i was thinking!!.... the main purpose of it as right now is probably watching movies(which i dont really watch movies anyway).... and i dont think Note 4 is powerful enough to have Games with outstanding graphics, which makes it not that great for my personal use....
so i think purchasing an oculus rift in the future would be a better investment!!..... which i believe it still needs a lot of work!!...maybe 2-3 yrs from now?i dunno....
Totally. Oculus Rift would be a much better investment. After having read this thread I went around looking at the vast number of "Hackulus Rift" or "Oculus Thrift" ideas out on youtube. All told, you can get something similar to the Oculus Rift with some custom software and a Note 4. But in the end both latency and complexity will make it not worth it. Besides, like you said, the amount of games available right now that allow for the Oculus Rift are few, and if your using a home-built system, it may just sour your impressions of VR altogether. Consumer version of the Rift is going to be released in time for the holiday season, and I think that there will be many awesome games ready by then along with some better accessories for full body capture. Kickstarter has so many awesome projects happening right now that allow the use of your entire body in-game including fingers! So in short, save your money because come this Xmas, youll prob want to drop a cool $1-2k on vr gaming stuffs.
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Gear VR is just a set of goggles. The apps run on your phone., so if your using your phone with Cardboard, then you can use the apps with it as well. Google cardboard has an integrated button to activate things on menus like the Gear VR touchpad. So basically you can think of Cardboard as a cheap version of the Gear VR goggles. To my knowledge there is no added functionality on the Gear VR that makes it "special". Maybe it has a little better optics.
To be honest, once you mess with google cardboard for like 30 min, youll begin to get tired of the limited apps that are available for these things. Its nothing like using an Oculus Rift with a PC.
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But regarding to apps is there hulu, Netflix, and Google play movie support since that's the only apps I use for my TV viewing lol.
A few months ago, Samsung has said it will cooperate with the small game developers to launch the exclusive games for its Galaxy devices. Now, Samsung has officially introduced the first game of this program is the Twin Link.
Due to the program's proprietary game "Game for Samsung ', so you can not download it on Google Play Store, but only for those with the new Galaxy Apps Store can download the game. But in fact, it seems that the company has only released a number of games in certain markets, I use the Galaxy Note 4 but when in Galaxy Apps is not found, a lot of people also face a similar situation with other devices Samsung as S7 or S6, S5.
But now the game has also appeared on the popular sharing apkmirror applications. I'll attach links below. (Tested normal play)
Basically if anyone ever played through Monument Valley puzzle game will see the link Twin very familiar with the array definition graphics and sound. This is also a good thing, because the fact one of the factors is also very praiseworthy Twin Link. The game has simple graphics oriented, gentle sounds highly entertaining.
In terms of gameplay, the Twin Link with fairly simple gameplay, you will control a twins and simultaneously controls both the screen play to their destination at the same time. How to play the game puzzle is quite familiar, as the later the challenge will be higher.
Overall, this is a game worth playing, a good first step for the program Samsung's proprietary game. If you own a Galaxy Galaxy Apps, try to check out, or download apk file from the link below. With the other Samsung devices, I have not had the opportunity to test, but it can also be played using APK files, you can download the trial.
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Hello,
I would like to purchase a Huawei or Honor (LiteOS) smartwatch in the near future.
However the most important point for me is that the watch has a route tracking feature. That is to say a feature or application directly on the smartwatch that allows me to follow a route from a starting point to a destination point (predefined itinerary or even a mapping application like google map).
Attention I'm not talking about gpx export! Moreover, is there a way (maybe via the smartphone) to import a gpx track on your watch?
Not having found this information I would like to have confirmation that such a feature exists on the latest Huawei or Honor smartwatches.
Thank you in advance for your answer!
For that task you need an Android watch like the Huawei Watch 2.
LiteOS doesn't have that feature, at least for now.
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For that task you need an Android watch like the Huawei Watch 2.
LiteOS doesn't have that feature, at least for now.
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So on a smartwatch under LiteOs it is not possible to program a route (via the smartphone for example) and follow this route directly on the smartwatch?
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So on a smartwatch under LiteOs it is not possible to program a route (via the smartphone for example) and follow this route directly on the smartwatch?
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No, it's a health app, not a map or navigation app. There is no map on the watch either, you only can review your map on your phone.
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No, it's a health app, not a map or navigation app. There is no map on the watch either, you only can review your map on your phone.
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Okay, thank you for this answer.
I am looking for a watch that meets these 2 criteria:
A watch design that is outdoor enough (like the Amazfit T-Rex or the Honor watch gs pro).
A watch that allows GPS navigation. That is to say being able to program a route (via the phone perhaps) and be able to follow this route, as well as these steps, directly on the watch (not necessarily to have a precise monitoring with a map but already just the steps of the route (in 100 on the right) it would be already good)
I am interested in the Honor watch gs pro but you have just confirmed that it is not possible to follow an itinerary.
Would you have watches to offer me that meet these 2 criteria?
Thank you in advance
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Okay, thank you for this answer.
I am looking for a watch that meets these 2 criteria:
A watch design that is outdoor enough (like the Amazfit T-Rex or the Honor watch gs pro).
A watch that allows GPS navigation. That is to say being able to program a route (via the phone perhaps) and be able to follow this route, as well as these steps, directly on the watch (not necessarily to have a precise monitoring with a map but already just the steps of the route (in 100 on the right) it would be already good)
I am interested in the Honor watch gs pro but you have just confirmed that it is not possible to follow an itinerary.
Would you have watches to offer me that meet these 2 criteria?
Thank you in advance
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I believe the Garmin Fenix 6 is what you need, it's more expensive than most of other outdoor watches but it suits your needs.
Alternatively, the latest Ticwatch Pro 3 could do the job using Google Maps as well. It costs half the Garmin's price.
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I believe the Garmin Fenix 6 is what you need, it's more expensive than most of other outdoor watches but it suits your needs.
Alternatively, the latest Ticwatch Pro 3 could do the job using Google Maps as well. It costs half the Garmin's price.
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The Garmin Fenix 6 is very nice but too expensive for my use... I've watched some tests on the Ticwatch Pro 3 but it looks a bit cheap.
Any other smartwatch that might be about right?
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I believe the Garmin Fenix 6 is what you need, it's more expensive than most of other outdoor watches but it suits your needs.
Alternatively, the latest Ticwatch Pro 3 could do the job using Google Maps as well. It costs half the Garmin's price.
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Sorry in my previous message I was talking about the Ticwatch Pro 2020, I didn't know the Ticwatch Pro 3. It looks great! Do you have any feedback on this watch?
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Sorry in my previous message I was talking about the Ticwatch Pro 2020, I didn't know the Ticwatch Pro 3. It looks great! Do you have any feedback on this watch?
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I don't have the watch myself, but I've watched a dozen youtube videos about it, it seems that it's the best smartwatch that money can buy today.
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I don't have the watch myself, but I've watched a dozen youtube videos about it, it seems that it's the best smartwatch that money can buy today.
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And you confirm that it is possible to follow a route directly on the smartwatch?
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And you confirm that it is possible to follow a route directly on the smartwatch?
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Yes you can use your watch for navigation just like with your phone using Google Maps app.
Be aware that battery won't last long in navigation mode on watches running Wear OS. So you should always have your phone and a backup battery pack.
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Yes you can use your watch for navigation just like with your phone using Google Maps app.
Be aware that battery won't last long in navigation mode on watches running Wear OS. So you should always have your phone and a backup battery pack.
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The navigation mode will be for hikes of 8 to 10 hours, do you think the autonomy will still hold that time?
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The navigation mode will be for hikes of 8 to 10 hours, do you think the autonomy will still hold that time?
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Maybe, if you charge the watch to full before you go. Anyways, you should have a battery pack just in case.
Any advice would be appreciated on which is the best gimbal for the s22 bearing in mind I am a complete novice to videoing
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Any advice would be appreciated on which is the best gimbal for the s22 bearing in mind I am a complete novice to videoing
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I've only had experience with the DJI Osmo Mobile 3 and have been satisfied with it. The only problem with using it with the S22, or any recent Galaxy device, is the gimbal requires third party apps for full functionality like image zoom, following, face tracking, etc.
That being said, in regards to third party apps, you are unable to set some specific frame rates and will typically only be limited to 24 & 30 FPS. Some phone models, including the S22, allow recording in 120 or 240 with third party apps but it's just not a pleasant experience for me personally. As to why Samsung chooses to limit full functionality outside their own camera app remains a mystery.
If you can see past the limitations, and you are only going to record in 24 or 30 FPS, then two apps are pretty great. DJI's own Mimo app, where you can use all the gimbal's features natively. This app is not longer on the Play Store so it has to be sideloaded through an .apk install.
The other app is FilmicPro. The version I am referring to is now known as "FilmicPro Legacy" since Filmic now decided to have a subscription based model for their new app. FilmicPro Legacy has great support for the DJI gimbal and it is very intuitive to use.