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[Asus ZenWatch] discomega:
My concern is that is not edge to edge. There is black borders around the display. Will only black watch faces look good then? What do you think?

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[Asus ZenWatch] pedxing:
Personally, I'm considering this over the Moto 360 due to a better fit with Android Wear / Google Now cards and other info. Half of my watches are square anyway so roundness holds no inherent superiority for me.

From a specs perspective though, the review on pocket-lint has this to say:

Unnoticeable to a passing glance, the base of the black frame surrounding the screen allows you to check your heart rate by simply loading the app and then placing your finger on the watch. Seconds later (15 to be precise) the watch delivers your stats for you to see how you're doing.

The nearest experience we can relate it to, is Apple's TouchID Home button on the iPhone 5S. The bio sensor works really well in the ZenWatch.​

This is maybe worse than other Android Wear solutions that have the HR sensor on the back bezel against your wrist. But I've heard you basically have to stop and stand still for it to work anyway.

Also IP55 is a bummer...dust tight (not proof) and water resistant to splashing, not sprays, and def not immersion. Moto is what, IP67?

Battery is 369 mah which puts it in the middle of various watches. Screen is AMOLED so that should be helpful if you like dark faces (which I do).

As far as I can tell, there's no always on mode, unless that's part of Android Wear?
[Asus ZenWatch] bda714:
light sensor

Very wrong, I have a galaxy gear 2, gear live, and a gear S.... All of which have ambambient light sensors and tThe gear S even had a UV sensor on top of that to determine if the UV rays at any given time could be dangerous. Anyone that thinks different try to explain the auto brightness adjustment of the display. And you don't believe the UV sensor just say it and I'll post some pics of it in action. I got my Asus zenwatch on order and will be arriving on the 18th but ican't imagine it wouldn't have alight sensor.

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Yes there is an always on option in android wear and even a never dim option while charging in the un-lockable developer options. The Qualcomm TOQ had abattery in the band's clap on the under side and it was horrible, I only kept that watch for a week, not being able to change the band's on the bulkiest watch there is was adeal breaker, still was cool for being one of the first ones out though and the charging set up for that was the best I've seen to date, wireless charging with a sleek little case that holds blue tooth headsets and when you push a button the charging pad slowly would raise to a avertical position to accommodate for setting the watch up against it. Very well thought out.... And no screen yet can compare being that they look better in direct sun light than they do in the dark, wish there was a happy medium there.
[Asus ZenWatch] Hawke84:
True, sorry I do always forget about all the Samsung range as they aren't all android wear but I take your point.

The way the screen cover to silent function works on my LG G watch R I believe is through multitouch with the palm of your hand rather than any sensors as there aren't any on the watch. Maybe the Asus does the same
[Asus ZenWatch] xo96:
App support?

Does anyone knows if Asus has an Android app to compliment the watch (Like the Moto360)? I just returned my Moto to Costco (Yes they have crap load in stock) because I saw the Zen online......

The Moto actually is alright as the battery last all day (after you do a couple of cycle thru when first charged). The Zen watch to be looks more elegant and has some nifty features.
[Asus ZenWatch] krab19:
They do and I believe it is called "ASUS ZenWatch Manager", you should be able to find it in the play store.
[Asus ZenWatch] Aqua1ung:
No WiFi, no GPS, and only IP55 (i.e. unusable for snorkeling) makes this one a loser in my opinion. Plus, heart rate monitor, aside from being a mere gimmick, will most likely be buggy, hence unusable.
[Asus ZenWatch] brianhill1980:
No longer interested in this watch. More interested in the LG G Watch R now.
[Asus ZenWatch] TxdoHawk:
I could definitely understand all that putting off a lot of people, especially the fitness crowd.

I think stylistically, this thing looks better than just about everything out in AW land, although that's merely a taste preference and subject to my opinion. That's what pushed me into buying, though.

That's the great part about Android Wear, though, it looks like we are going to eventually have a watch for just about everyone's tastes.
[Asus ZenWatch] Varjo:
how do you come to this opinion? was this mentioned in any review so far that the heartrate monitor isn't working well? (or that it isn't working as good as the bottom mounted version like the moto360 or gwatch r) ?
[Asus ZenWatch] bda714:
snorkeling?

Yes because the majority of Android wear users are concerned mainly about if they can take there watch snorkeling or not.... Because we all know how important it is to be bothered by our notifications while we are doing something as relaxing as snorkeling....

Please share with us where you got the information that the heart rate monitor is buggy and unusable? And lastly, these watches are meant to be an extension of the phone, and without the phone, all you have is an expensive watch with the ability to change the face. This being the case, why would you need GPS, wifi or any of that unless you planned on not taking your phone anywhere? Do we really need two GPS units and two ways to access wifi at any given time? If you want a watch that is more independant, than you will want to look at the gear S or any of the standalone units that will be coming shortly.
[Asus ZenWatch] kinged:
Your phone already has these functions, that's why this watch is only as a companion to the phone.

I think having the GPS would hurt the battery life..

WIfi is not needed since the watch has no SIM card.

IP55 is good enough for most use.

One is free to choose others. But I think for $199.00, this has the best value and best look.

I just ordered mine, hoping to get it by Monday.
[Asus ZenWatch] TheWerewolf:
I'm always amazed at all the 'waterproof' kits they show at CES each year because no one I know (myself included) would take their watch or phone (or tablet) into the shower, let alone take it snorkelling... but there you go. I guess there are some people who do that. Yeah, in your case, the ZenWatch isn't going to be a good fit.

I'm usually the first person to champion a GPS.. and I almost went with the Sony Smartwatch 3 because it does have a GPS... but two things. The main use pattern for a smartwatch is to be tethered to a phone, so a GPS in the watch is kind of redundant. I can see the attraction of being able to leave the phone behind - but to me, the phone is more valuable than the watch since I can do data and voice with the phone, but not with the watch (yet). Also, on the Sony, everyone reports the same thing: turn on the GPS and kiss your battery life goodbye...

That also argues against WiFi on the watch. It makes more sense to move information through the BTLE connection and move the WiFi to something with a big(ger) battery - like the phone.

The feature on the Sony I do wish everyone would implement is the NFC chipset. That lets the smartwatch be a 'paypass' or RFID key... well, it would, except neither of those are currently supported by Android Wear, afaik.

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As of Saturday - the ZenWatch Manager will only download to ASUS phones or tablets. However, if you can get someone with an ASUS phone or tablet to download it and then use an APK extractor, it seems to run on anything. Don't have the watch yet, so I can't test it.. I downloaded it to my ASUS Fonepad and then extracted it and installed it on my Moto G and it seems to be working.

Even more annoying - it's US only as is the ASUS Wellness app. Their remote camera app is available everywhere.
[Asus ZenWatch] krab19:
Really? I am using a Oneplus One in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada and I have been able to download and install the ZenWatch Manager successfully. I do not have the watch yet either, the app just opens and fails to find a connected ZenWatch.
[Asus ZenWatch] dgjenkins:
Ditto. I also have a Oneplus One and the Zenwatch manager downloaded fine for me.

Bought my watch from Bestbuy.com on Friday and it's scheduled to be delivered tomorrow (I'm in the Seattle area and it shipped from California). When I ordered it, it originally said it wouldn't ship for until December sometime so I'm obviously pleased!
[Asus ZenWatch] pedxing:
Downloaded fine on my nexus 5 a couple hours ago.
[Asus ZenWatch] Nickyro23:
I've had it downloaded on my LG G3 for a few days now. Just received the watch today (BEAUTIFUL WATCH!!) Paired it up, launched the app... everything's good! Btw, for anyone thinking the remote camera app only works with a zenphone, that's incorrect. Works with my LG just fine... also apparently don't need a ZenWatch to use it. Any android wear watch should be able to use the remote camera app... I tried it and it's pretty damn cool! So happy with this purchase so far!
[Asus ZenWatch] Aqua1ung:
That's just my speculation based on previous attempts such as Samsung's HRM on its newest phones. At any rate, I'd be (pleasantly) surprised if it were reliable: usually, as history shows, only Apple gets these things right (and I say that as an Apple hater).

Otherwise, as far as WiFi goes, I was hoping that whatever smartwatch I may end up with would be able to connect to and control Sony's AZ1 Action Camera Mini, at least to some extent. But I agree, that might be a pipe dream.
[Asus ZenWatch] Aqua1ung:
Yeah, so you do need two hands for the HRM. Bummer. Apple's implementation is still the best (again, Apple hater here).
[Asus ZenWatch] jimi_pooh:
Have you or can you use Commandr for Google Now?
[Asus ZenWatch] pedxing:
Haven't used Commandr -- but I hear AutoVoice can work with Wear on the right version of everything. You may need Xposed and the Google Search API module.
[Asus ZenWatch] rafest:
Hi karb19,

could you share with me the zenwatch manager and the wellness apps, I´m from Spain and it´s impossible for me to download these apps, I get a message like is not possible to do it in Spain, I bought the watch this weekend in Miami and now I can not cofigure it, Please¡¡¡¡

Thank you
[Asus ZenWatch] krab19:
PM sent.
[Asus ZenWatch] kinged:
HI, does music boss control other players such as MX player for videos or quickpic for photos? if not, any recommendations for those players?

Thanks in advance.
[Asus ZenWatch] pedxing:
Yes, pretty much all media apps are supported. It's pretty awesome.

Mine shows MX player, avia and like 10 others installed on my phone.
[Asus ZenWatch] kinged:
Thanks for such fast reply. How about Quickpic?
[Asus ZenWatch] pedxing:
Just tried it and it looks like the quick pic video player doesn't support the normal media buttons. It doesn't show up on the list in music boss unless you choose to see all apps. At that point something launches on the watch which says quick pic but nothing else happens. So I take that to mean no.
[Asus ZenWatch] discomega:
possible to send it to me also? I get: "this object is not availible in your country" :(
[Asus ZenWatch] luckdog:
Got my Zenwatch yesterday and disappointed in the initial reasons I bought it for and have come to like things I didn't expect. Added a metal band and love the style. Battery life will work out perfect as it lasts a day easily, just watch out for the weather apps which seem to pull more battery. The biggest dissapointment is the bio-sensor. Heart rate is all over the place and never correct. I have yet to get a relaxation reading as it always times out. For my next smartwatch I will definitely go with the heart sensor on the bottom of the watch face, tried the microsoft band in the mall yesterday and its accurate and what I wanted. For now this will do, love the notifications and different watch faces. Any advice on using the bio sensor?
[Asus ZenWatch] krab19:
Thank you for the detailed first thoughts. I think this has solidified my interest in the watch. Now to get my hands on one!

PM sent.
[Asus ZenWatch] Nickyro23:
What metal band did you put on the ZW? I just got the watch and really want a metal band on it, but having trouble finding one that looks good. Can you provide a picture? That'd be really helpful!
[Asus ZenWatch] bda714:
I found out due to reading how to use the bio sensor without seeing the animation that shows you how, the description says rest your finger gently on the frame of the front of the watch, so not having seen the pictures yet ijust put my one finger on the center bottom of the frame. Basically right in the same region as the picture shows but one finger on the front bottom center... I have gotten completely steady accurate readings within 2-3 bpm by my count. Also, check out the app called Cardiograph, this gives you real time bpm readings that aren't timed, you control when to start and for how long, plus shows aacool bouncing line like you see on amovie when someone "flatlines". But Ya the sensor has been just as reliable as any of my three Samsung watches... 2, Live, and S. When try to use two fingers it seems like it maybe can't keep up and reads each pulse from each finger separate and therefore displays basically what would be double your heart rate.
[Asus ZenWatch] Aqua1ung:
Like I said, I could swear that the HRM would turn out to be a lemon! Only Apple gets these things right unfortunately. Waste of resources, not to mention that it needs 2 hands to work!
[Asus ZenWatch] pedxing:
Well you know one hand and a wrist. It's not completely onerous IMHO.

Right now the apple watch is still vapor so we don't know for sure. The Microsoft band is pretty good for hrm but too bad it's so clunky.

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Some more thoughts...

The battery life still seems good. I ran it all day with the screen on and I'm at 14% after 15 hours. I'd say my usage is above average...lots of google now, 600 emails a day, quite a few texts done completely through the watch. A lot of media control. Weather widget on the watch face.
[Asus ZenWatch] kinged:
HI, I found by using Wellness app on Zenwatch to check heart rate is much more accurate than using fit or UP by Jawbone. I stopped using UP. Anyone feels the same way?
[Asus ZenWatch] BlastTyrantKM:
Not to mention, why would anyone want a heart rate monitor that can't be turned off? Why drain battery just to get some useless information? ASUS solution is Better. When you want to know it we'll tell you. When you don't need to know, it's not wasting battery monitoring it anyway
[Asus ZenWatch] TheWerewolf:
Well, at the moment, Apple doesn't have anything that does heart rate monitoring, so that's really just speculation/trolling. If you really want to talk 'getting it right' try the Microsoft Band.

It doesn't actually take much in the way of resources - it uses skin galvanic resistance to measure your heartrate - the back of the watch is one half of the sensor and the front bezel is the other... the copper middle layer in the sandwich is a separator. So if you're not actively using it - it's not using up the battery or anything - unlike IR based heartrate sensors.

I think the thing you're missing here is that the ZenWatch isn't being targetted at fitness oriented people like many of the other Android Wear watches are. It's more a style/utility device. The heart rate monitor is almost an afterthought.
[Asus ZenWatch] Aqua1ung:
Exactly! Precisely my point. It's a gimmick, nothing serious. They should have either (a) done it properly and seriously, or (b) they should have left it out completely, and whatever resources they used for it should have been directed to some other non-gimmicky features. I am very much a supporter of (b).
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] toddnbrown:
The Note 4... Guess we should talk about it!? I like what I see from it. An upgrade from the Note 3 for sure, albeit not a major overhaul. Personally I will probably hold off until the Note 5, but I do hope to see some of the new software changes make their way over to the N3. So what do you guys think? Who's jumping ship?!
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] YellaGurl08:
Same herr I would hold off until the note 5. But I would like to see some updates made to the n3 for sure

Sent from my SM-N900P
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] thejuanald:
I do hope that the N3 gets the updates. If not from a regular update, then through a rooted version of the Note 4 software made available to the N3. I am currently using Jasmin, but I keep having lots of issues and would love an N3 version of this software update.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] MILJANN:
I would stick to my note 3. I really don't see any reason to go to note 4... not worth it

sent from note3
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] tgamer:
Work provides a N3 but I will wait to get the next one anyway, I have an S5 laying on my desk that I don't use. If I were to upgrade now I would get the Note Edge though not the 4

http://www.engadget.com/2014/09/03/samsung-galaxy-note-edge-hands-on/
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] airmaxx23:
I'm holding off until I know N4 can be rooted.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] sheth1nks:
Never intended to go with Note 4; enjoying my Note 3 into 2015.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] cbdudek:
This right here....

I have the Note 3 now and am happy with where I am at now. I have hotspot as well as root access and it is incredibly stable. If I am going to upgrade, I am going with the Note Edge.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] neopolotin75:
I'll wait and see what happens with the bootloader 1st. Whoever has an unlocked bootloader will get me there. Lol
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] agentxavier:
This exactly. I sold my note 3 waiting for a phone with an unlocked bootloader and developer support like the galaxy nexus but I think i'm living in a fantasy world.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] LEAGLE77:
Got the Note 3 first day it was out based on Samsung reputation. BIG mistake. Love the features but the radio sucks. I'll wait to see if the radio/antennae problems have been fixed and then I won't consider it until it is rooted.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] Shaggy Kobain:
I'll wait till the N5 drops. Hopefully by then, it wont be about who can get the next model out and focus on more important things. I would like to see some improvement on the modem and CPU. I won't go and settle for the N4 that has basically all of the N3 qualities except for a higher megapixel and the heart monitor added. My wife's S5 has that, and we don't even use it. So that feature is just more bells and whistles to me. I need more RAM, and better quality radio personally.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] Jaytronics:
Sticking with my Note 3. I am on VZW. So that thing will be locked down for a while. That I am assuming based on the current situation with the Note 3 bootloader. Also, they went back to USB 3.0. That also kills it for me. I am all 3.0. Especially since I am home one minuet and go eat the next. And I fill my memory fas. So I need to unload it fast. I will say this but with a bit of dissatisfaction. They did not leave us all out I the water like others. They kept the mSD slot. But allowing for only 64Gigs!? Oh well, I will wit for maybe the next gen, and most likely only if it gets rooted. But most definitely if the bootloader gets unlocked. Though not holding breath on that. LOl!

Sent from my SM-N900V
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] bonebeatz1234:
Note edge look like a better buy than note 4
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] toddnbrown:
Yeah, it seems a bit odd to have abandoned the USB 3.0... I have had no complaints about the connector on the N3. Seems like many people are going to skip the Note 4. Maybe they get a bunch of Note 2 users to upgrade, as many of them skipped the Note 3 for the same reasons. Not really a knock on the phone itself, and kind of nice that Samsung sticks to what works and doesn't make you feel like you have to get a new phone every year.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] ronaldheld:
They needed the extra space used up by the USB 3 port for other reasons?

As long as the N4 can be rooted I expect SS will be made to work on it. Likely the same for the Edge.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] czach5932:
If you already had it implemented why get rid of it. I don't have anything that runs 3.0 but that wider connection makes it a lot more sturdy. I've had more than one phone where the standard micro usb plug gets really loose and inconsistent (and I never use my phone when charging). The locked bootloader is the biggest deal breaker. If I had known the version note 3 bootloader would never have been unlocked I probably would have gone with a different phone but replaceable battery and as card are almost just as important
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] donc113:
I guess I have always wondered why people must have the latest "thing"....I wonder if these same people get a new car every year? How about a new TV? New Laptop? New refrigerator?

Why?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] supersnackbar:
...

Put my vote down for the Edge as well. I like many of the Note's features and love the size, but agree that there isn't enough difference between the 3 and 4 except maybe a metal backbone.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] edpete97:
For what it's worth, I think the camera is going to be the biggest seller for me. While I love my Note 3, if I've forgotten to turn Smart Stabilization off, I often miss photo opportunities with my kids or dogs. I'll take a picture, and then the 1 or 2 seconds it sits and process results in blurry shots or missed shots. I think I may jump to N4/Edge and sit with it for a few years as long as the OIS is as good in real life as they portrayed it today. The Note series has been great minus their sluggish cameras.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] TheMavic:
Being that I just upgraded back to the N3, I'll be sticking with it for a while. Note Edge looks cool though.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] SeanPlunk:
I'm selling my Dev. Edition Note 3, but I'm undecided on the Note 4 or the Edge.

I'm relatively sure there will be a Dev. Edition Note 4, but I'm not sure there will be a Dev. Edition Edge.

If both have a Dev. Edition, I'm leaning Edge just to try something different.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] ronaldheld:
Anyone buying the N4 for the VR goggles?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] KennyG123:
There is a sticky for other device discussions

Thanks

FNSM
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] JT1510365:
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[Samsung Galaxy Mini] krzysiekt1:
Hello.

On CM 10.1 (improved, last buid - 2014/08/24) sometimes I have huuuuge lags. I encounter them often when somebody is calling me. It takes more than 10 secs to answer the call. Did anybody have similar problem?
[Samsung Galaxy Mini] deadman0:
Yes

I'm not sure but i think a fix would be a change in the build.prop .Also if something happens on your device im not the one who caused it...
[Samsung Galaxy Mini] ultravy:
you changed cpu freq bellow 245 mhz and governor to power save? look in settings, => performance, min cpu must be 245 mhz, and governor ondemand or interactive/interactiveX its working fine on my mini2
[Samsung Galaxy Mini] Antox97:
What are the difference between Interactive and InteractiveX?