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Review on SAMSUNG Galaxy Watch (46Mm by Brent Porter

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I am not sure anymore. I don't know Google Maps.

I like the notification and calling features of this watch. I don't have to take my phone out to answer an SMS or make a call, I can see and answer them from my watch. I can also make phone calls from the watch. So far I've only used the watch for running and the performance looks good and I can control music from my watch. The 42mm watch is big for my small wrist but still comfortable. I really like the rotating bezel for locating apps etc. My Garmin 735xt was in the overhaul so I ordered it for calling features but my first impression is that Garmin is still better for tracking sports. Also, I like to do sprint threes and the Samsung Galaxy doesn't track threes. I also like that my 735xt battery lasts about 7 days. The galaxy seems like I have to charge it every night. It's a much more attractive watch than the 735xt and I love the barometer and altimeter. I was considering fenix 5s plus because they have maps and music but are very expensive. This watch has maps but it only loads with Korean GPS location and so far I can't get it to load my location. I was hoping to use this feature for cycling and running, but I'm not sure if it's possible. I've already changed the strap because I really didn't like the one that came with it. This watch is available in 4G LTE version. I figured this would allow me to work without a phone but decided against it as you have to pay your carrier an extra fee to use it without a phone to make and receive calls. I haven't tried downloading music to my phone yet, but I've used the watch to fast forward and pause tracks while i Heart Radio is playing. I also downloaded the navigation app that comes with Google Maps. This works. If you use Google Maps on your phone, your watch will move along your route. 09/12/18 One of the main reasons I chose this watch is that I was able to take calls while I was at work without reaching for my phone. That worked great until the last update, now my watch just buzzes and doesn't tell me who's calling or give me answer options. I've also tried using the Find My Car app and it doesn't seem to be working. The touch screen sometimes slows down. It also doesn't seem to read my heart rate during exercise. I've also tried resetting the clock and I can't even do it. I'm seriously considering returning it, although I liked it for the first 2 weeks.

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