El app ecosystem for Samsung Galaxy Gear has evolved to make your watch much more than an accessory. If you want to get the most out of it, it's key to know how to manage and install applications, what permissions they need and which ones provide the most value on a day-to-day basis.
After his Official presentation this week, the Samsung Galaxy Gear has become one of the stars of the last days. He may have been left a bit in the shadow of his brand new presentation partner, the Samsung Galaxy Note 3But the arrival of this small smartwatch that will continue to give a lot to talk about has not lost an iota of importance for that. To begin with, because already has more than a dozen applications available to get the best possible performance out of it.
And we do not kid ourselves, what differentiates these smartwach from the rest of the watches is not their innovative design – worse things have been seen in some dolls out there – nor its exorbitant prices - we can also find 'normal' watches for the price of an average utility vehicle -, but because we are supposed to They must allow you to do with it an endless number of things that you could not do with that old Casio that they gave you in Communion - not even if you were one of the lucky ones who got the one with the calculator -.
Set up and manage your Galaxy Gear with Galaxy Wearable
To unlock its full potential, install the Galaxy Wearable appFrom there you can pair and unpair the watch, check Software updates, adjust clock parameters (sounds, screen, spheres), download applications and configure them, decide what notifications reach the wrist and use functions such as Find my watch. Remember that these options require a stable Bluetooth connection (or WiFi if the model allows it) between watch and phone.
Compatibility: Supported devices may vary depending on region, operator and model. The app does not support Gear VR nor Gear 360, and the experience with tablets is limited; in some cases, specific accessories are supported (for example, certain headphones), and in others, they are not supported. If something is not listed, check the Galaxy Store and the Samsung support section.
App permissions: To pair and sync, permissions such as Location or Nearby Devices (necessary to find the watch via Bluetooth), and other optional ones depending on your use: Telephone (verification and installation of plugins), Contacts (calendar synchronization), Calendar (appointments on the clock), Call log y SMS (history and messages on the wrist), or Storage (transfer files). Without granting essential permissions, some functions will not operate correctly.
Sports, news or shopping
Below we offer you some of the most outstanding applications that are already available for the Samsung Galaxy Gear. As you can see, they range from apps to do sports, online shopping, keep up to date with the news from around the world, instant messaging and even pass yourself off as a wine connoisseur, among others.
eBay
Its aboutThe only online shopping app to get the go-ahead from Samsung for your smart watch. In this way and without having to take the smartphone out of the depths of your pocket, you can make purchases through the Galaxy Gear And maybe in the future it will allow you to search eBay for that item that you saw in a store and of which you took a photo.
LINE
The popular instant messaging service will allow us to respond to our messages through the Samsung smartwatch. And yes, You can also share your stickers preferred.
RunKeeper
One of the most popular sports applications is RunKeeper that now, through the Samsung Galaxy Gear, will allow us to continue making a track distance, time or race pace without having to take your smartphone out of your pocket. It will also offer us auditory and visual prompts of the different notifications that we have configured.
Vivino Wine Scanner
Have no idea of wine but rub shoulders with real sommeliers? Well, this application will leave you in a good place since with it you can take a photo of any wine and she will provide you with all the necessary information about it. From prices to denomination of origin. Do not ever look bad with your friends the connoisseurs for not knowing anything about a famous broth.
Other useful apps for your Galaxy
- Calculator: quick wrist operations for settle accounts instantly without taking out your mobile phone.
- Voice recorder: dictates ideas or reminders and sync them with your phone when you come back.
- camera controller: use the watch as remote Switch and preview for group photos.
- Facer: thousands of custom dials; more freedom at the cost of higher consumption in some designs.
- Here WeGo: navigation on the wrist with downloadable maps, vibration alerts and step-by-step guidance.
- Altimeter and barometer: Take advantage of the watch's sensors to height and pressure data risk management.
- Samsung Web Browser: punctual consultation of pages, ideal when you only wear the watch.
How to download and install applications
You have two main ways to add apps. From the watch itself: open the Galaxy Store when connected (or over Wi-Fi/mobile if your model supports it) and search by category or name. From mobile: Go to Galaxy Wearable and access the store, where you'll find more categories, recommendations and a more comfortable search.
In addition, there are specific spheres and add-ons for each model. Installing external files is not recommended. security and stabilityThe official route guarantees compatibility and updatesIncluding notifications, calendar synchronization and options like Find my watch.
The Samsung Galaxy Gear in the FCC
The applications available are not the only news about the smart watch of Samsung. In fact, the US Federal Communications Commission - the FCC by name - you have already awarded the Galaxy Gear the corresponding certification after the South Korean company has submitted the relevant documentation.
With the name of Samsung SM-V700, the appearance in the FCC of the smartwatch of the firm based in Seoul is but another proof of its imminent arrival in the markets, to which it will arrive with connectivity Bluetooth and, who knows, with some other surprises in that section. Make sure to keep the updated firmware from Galaxy Wearable to improve stability, battery and compatibility with new apps.
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With a good selection of apps, centralized management on Galaxy Wearable and well-tuned permission settings, the Galaxy Gear becomes a ally for sports, communication, shopping and productivity. If you combine the official store options with optimized watch faces and keep the connection stable, your experience will be more fluid, secure and personal.
