APPLE WATCH
SERIES 2
Winner of the best smartwatch at the recent Wareable Tech
Awards, the Apple Watch just edges the competition as our pick of the crop.
Water-resistance and GPS in a sleeker (dare we say unisex) body than
similarly-specced rivals impresses.
It's far from perfect and Android Wear 2.0 has caught up in
terms of features. The Apple Watch app selection still leaves a lot to be
desired, and mystifyingly, developers aren't making use of the GPS and sensors
for untethered experiences. Apple's own fitness services are a bit hit-and-miss
and the screen isn't always-on. But Apple Pay is a triumph, the experience is
slick and there's a genuine feeling the best is still yet to come.
Feature check: GPS, swimming friendly, Apple Pay,
two-day battery, heart rate monitor.
Wareable’s Apple
Watch Series 2 review verdict :
"Is the Apple Watch Series 2 the perfect smartwatch?
No. But it makes a much more compelling argument than the original that you
should own one."
SAMSUNG GEAR S3
Now compatible with Android and iOS, the Samsung Gear S3 is
surprisingly unpartisan in its selection of supported smartphone. While the
size increased slightly from the excellent Gear S2, that bigger body has
delivered better battery life, GPS and a screen where Tizen can really shine.
It's not quite the fantastic fitness tracker/sports watch
replacement thanks to a lack of water-resistance and the crappy app selection
puts it behind the Apple Watch and Android Wear 2.0 in terms of versatility.
However, its strong individual style, intuitive rotating
bezel and great battery life mean it's a strong contender – and Samsung's
impressive platforms – such as S Health – means strong 3rd party apps aren't
essential for a fulfilling experience, as they are on the Apple Watch.
Feature check: GPS, Samsung Pay, Tizen, heart rate
monitor.
Wareable’s Samsung
Gear S3 review verdict :
"The Gear S3 is destined to divide. After delivering us
its best-ever smartwatch with the Gear S2, it has sacrificed that sleek design
to cram in more features."


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