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You Want The Best Smartwatch...What Do You Choose?

Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Versus Google Pixel Watch. Two Smartwatches can be fairly considered to be the best... and they are both Android based. If you are in the Applesphere, you only have one choice, the Apple Watch; but, it has a small square face and doesn't compare, in my opinion. So, what's it to be? I have owned, and loved, every Samsung Galaxy Watch since the beginning, and I use my Galaxy Watch 6 every day. I still keep my Watch 5 as a backup. The Wear OS application is smooth, fast and does everything you can imagine a watch could do, plus some. But, the Pixel Watch has a lot going for it as well. Read this comparison, and choose for yourself. In my opinion, you can't go wrong with either choice.

How To Switch Galaxy Watch To New Phone Without Resetting It.

Pair Galaxy Watch To New Phone Without Resetting. In a recent post about my new Galaxy Watch 6, I complained about having to reset the watch to work with a different phone. I avoided this by keeping my Galaxy Watch 5, paired to my Galaxy Fold 3, and pairing the new Watch 6 to my S21 Ultra, my daily phone driver. Now, it appears you can switch phones in a simpler process, described in this article. No more resetting everything required. It still is a pain, but less than before. For me, while my trusty Watch 5 is still with me, I have no problem using both. Happy watch pairing.

Why You Need Two Active Smartwatches To Go With Your Two Smartphones.

Samsung Galaxy Fold 3. I love the fold phones; but they are bulky and heavy. I still have my Fold 3, but only use it as a backup to my trusty Samsung S21 Ultra. There are newer versions of both devices; but, these days, new phones and watches are pretty much incremental upgrades. I purchased a Galaxy Fold 4, which is better than the 3, and doesn't show the middle line as much; but, Diane loved it, and I gifted it to her. I still had the Fold 3, and carry it everywhere. If I need a mini table sized screen, I have it available. But, now that I have upgraded my Smartwatch Galaxy 5 to the Galaxy 6, I have another problem. If I want to use the Fold 3, I have to reset the Smartwatch, and go through the reinstall to have my watch sync to the phone. Solution? I mated the old Galaxy 5 Smartwatch to the Fold 3. Now, whichever phone I am carrying, I wear the matched watch. Oh, first world tech problems. 

Galaxy Watch 6 - Get The Classic.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 6. I have been playing with my new Galaxy Watch 6 Classic for a day now, and it is lighter, slimmer, has a bigger screen and smaller bezel than the 5. While I can't yet comment on the reports of battery life, I have every notification possible turned on, and I think it will suit me fine. I keep the watch on a charger all night, and I don't think I will have a problem. The core functionality is so great that I would not mind lesser battery life. The health monitoring and measurement apps are off the charts great. It really is like having a Doctor on your wrist. I am not a big sleep analysis or exercise guy, so your results may vary. But, all in all, for $499, this device is a must have for a 21st century human. My watch is the one on the right, all in black. Surprise. 

 

Galaxy Watch 6 - FutureLawyer Gets A New Smartwatch.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 6. On August 11, 2023, the new Samsung devices will become available, and the FutureLawyer has already ordered the new Galaxy Watch 6 Classic with a huge 47 mm screen, and, drum roll please, the return of the rotating bezel. The best thing about the first Galaxy smartwatches was the innovative rotating bezel that moved between apps and functions with a twist of the dial. After removing it in the last batch of watches, public outcry has brought it back, and I will be waiting not so patiently on August 11th for my delivery. The biggest improvements will come in the health oriented functions, and the bio sensors are the best in the business. Sleep tracking, on wrist hear rate that can detect AFib with medical grade accuracy, reliable blood pressure measurement, and more, make the Watch 6 the next step towards a Star Trek Tricorder. I probably won't like having my watch tell me when I need to exercise, or meditate or some other healthy alternative; but as I age I am more amenable to an early warning system for my heart and health. The new watch will be slimmer, lighter, and have disappearing bezels for the largest possible display. For all those who, ten years ago, told me Smartwatches would never catch on, I must now say "I told you so". Are you still paying thousands of dollars for a mechanical watch that only tells time and date? The new Watch 6 Classic with LTE phone capability is $499. 

Samsung Smart Ring - Would You Wear One?

Samsung Galaxy Smart Ring Rumors. The last ten years have seen the maturation of the wearable computer market, and my readers know that I have been at the forefront of the wearable revolution since the beginning. The watch on my wrist now has the power of a computer, and its sensors rival medical devices for accuracy. But, smart rings have never taken off, although there have been some in the market. My beef with them is that they can send notifications through vibrations; but the user can't really get information from them that is usable. No screen, no text, no images, not for me. I am interested to see whether the rumored Samsung Smart rings come to fruition, and what they can offer the user. I get what I need from my Smartwatch, and unless these rings will be able to talk to my Bose Smart glasses, I can't see a use for them.

Luxury Watches Are Pretty; But, What Exactly Do They Do?

Prufrock says: "I grow old, I grow old. I shall wear the bottoms of my trousers rolled". Eliot's poem captures the angst of old age, and the fear of dying. But, as I grow old, I am conscious of the fragility of the short time I have left, and I have cast off childish things. Luxury watches are one of those things. This used Rolex Submariner is on sale for $12,500. Many years ago, I got one from a client in the jewelry business for $2,500, and I thought it was beautiful. But, a couple of years later, I sold for the same price, and used the money to make a couple of mortgage payments. I realized, even then, that a luxury timepiece is pretty; but, overkill for what it does. I have written before about my collection of Smartwatches, which are also attractive; but, they do so much more. My current Samsung Galaxy Watch 4, tells time, gives the date, and much, much more. It shows me my email, text messages, weather, blood pressure, heart rate, does a competent ECG, measures my steps, and my blood oxygen levels. It sends texts, makes phone calls, keeps my calendar, acts as a compass, plays music, can serve as a flashlight, and many other functions. It cost $400. It is truly a mobile computer on my wrist. I have certainly cast off childish things, and am no longer in my salad days. 

How Long Has The FutureLawyer Loved Gadgets?

When Chester Gould began Dick Tracy in 1931, it was an homage to Eliot Ness, during a time in which the good guys went after the bad guys, and their exploits were chronicled in the paper based newspapers and comic books. In 1946, Dick acquired a two way wrist radio, which later became the idea for a wrist phone that sent video back and forth. As a young boy, I was fascinated with the wrist communication device, and it sparked the later development of the SmartWatch, using tech developed for Smartphones. It also informed my lifelong interest in gadgets and computers, and was the principal driver of my pursuit of tech that could amplify my law practice. So, thank Chester Gould and his creation for what you are reading today.

 

"On January 13, 1946,[7] the two-Way Wrist Radio became one of the strip's most immediately recognizable icons, worn as a wristwatch by Tracy and members of the police force. This radio wristwatch inspired Martin Cooper's invention of the mobile phone, and may have inspired later smartwatches.[8] The two-Way Wrist Radio was upgraded to a two-Way Wrist TV in 1964.[9] This development also led to the introduction of an important supporting character, Diet Smith, an eccentric industrialist who financed the development of this equipment. In a conspicuous coincidence, the idea of a radio built into a wrist watch played an important role in the story line of "Superman – The Talking Cat" broadcast on the Mutual Broadcasting System on January 9 through 28, 1946 (episodes 878 through 891)."

 

So, the next time you take a call or text or email on your wrist, you can thank a comic book character. And Dick Tracy.

Rolex Users...What's On Your Wrist?

Best Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Apps. I don't want to beat a dead horse; but, other than impressing me with how much money you are willing to spend to tell other people how much money you are willing to spend on a wrist ornament, why would anyone pay thousands of dollars for a brain dead appliance that only tells the time and date? Educate me please. Then, take a look at the very nice looking wrist computer called the Galaxy Watch 4. Then, take a look at the applications that can be downloaded and used on the Watch 4. My faves, other than the extensive collection of medical apps that rival anything the tricorder could do on StarTrek, are the information apps: Google maps on your wrist. Google Keep, which has all sorts of essential information that I need to get through the day. My calendar, alarms, music, calculator, weather, news, and much more. Oh, and it can make and receive phone calls, email, texts, and post on Facebook. Cost? Around $400 plus $10 a month for the phone service. It operates separately from your phone, if you want, and gently vibrates on your wrist when something deserves your attention. I don't wear it to bed; but, if I needed to track my sleep patterns for a medical reason, I could. I do wear it in the Gulf of Mexico, the backyard pool, and just rinse it off when I am done. What's on your wrist?

FutureLawyer Breathes A Sigh Of Relief As He Reviews One UI Watch.

Galaxy Watch 4 One UI Watch. I admit that I was a little worried about the coming Galaxy Watch 4. I have grown to love the Galaxy watch line, and the Tizen OS. It is intuitive, easy to use, and very efficient. I am happy that Samsung has kept the Tizen OS look and feel on top of adding Wear OS to its watches. In fact, Galaxy Wear isn't even visible, as the Tizen icons and commands are virtually identical to the Watch 3. Thanks, Samsung and Google, for recognizing that the Tizen interface was superior to the original Wear OS.