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\"Why<\/a><\/p>\n

With all the new buzz around Apple’s new Apple Watch, the question remains, will people wear a watch again?<\/p>\n

Soon after I bought my first smartphone, I stopped wearing a watch. \u00a0I could look at my phone anytime I wanted to see what time it was, so why did I need a watch? \u00a0Almost a year ago I started wearing a watch again, something I didn’t think I’d do again. \u00a0Why? \u00a0Because today’s watches are smart watches and\u00a0they house\u00a0a lot of convenient features.<\/p>\n

In this past year, I have worn the original Samsung Galaxy Gear, the newest Gear Fit<\/a>, and the newest Galaxy Gear 2. \u00a0Although I absolutely love the look, shape, and color concaved screen, I set the Gear Fit aside in favor of the latest Galaxy Gear 2 watch. \u00a0I prefer having a full-function watch with all the bells and whistles.<\/p>\n

Samsung’s Galaxy Gear 2 is much less bulky than its predecessor and now offers changeable watch straps. \u00a0The straps were not changeable before due to the camera being enclosed within the watch strap. \u00a0It has been a noticeable difference the weight between the original Galaxy Gear and the Galaxy Gear 2, the Gear 2 is much lighter on the wrist.<\/p>\n

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5 Reasons to Wear a Watch Again<\/span><\/h2>\n

So let me give you five thought-provoking reasons why wearing a smart watch is convenient, helpful, and fun. \u00a0You can…<\/p>\n

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1. \u00a0Answer and Make Phone Calls<\/span><\/h3>\n

\"Samsung<\/a><\/p>\n

Just like Dick Tracey, you can actually make and receive calls…right on your watch! \u00a0The Samsung Galaxy Gear 2 watch does not have it’s own cell signal, it\u00a0simply connects with your phone via Bluetooth. \u00a0This way you can take advantage of a lot of features on your phone without needing another SIM card and more service. \u00a0I have actually taken calls on my watch, when I did not have enough time to react with my phone, and found it surprisingly clear…though it’s not my preferred method of communication. \u00a0Talking this way sure does raise a lot of eyebrows!<\/p>\n

Answering a call through your smart watch is very helpful, especially when you hands are full or it’s just too hard digging around in your purse to find it. \u00a0Note, your smart watch will only work if you are within 15 feet of your phone.<\/p>\n

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2. \u00a0Check Your Email and Text Messages<\/span><\/h3>\n

\"Samsung<\/a><\/p>\n

Whenever I receive a text message or an email, I receive a notification on my watch. \u00a0I hear a little “ding,” although, if I chose, I could have the smart watch vibrate instead. \u00a0Or, no notification at all if I desire. \u00a0I really love this feature because I get notified right away when something comes in. \u00a0I don’t need to constantly check my phone to see if there’s anything there and it’s particularly helpful when I’m expecting an important message.<\/p>\n

According to\u00a0Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers\u2019s annual Internet Trends report<\/a>, the average person checks their phone 150 times a day! Pressing the button, unlocking the phone, and checking email, Facebook, Twitter, the time, etc. takes a toll on your phone battery. \u00a0Using a smart watch slows down your phone battery drain.<\/p>\n

This is great, but how do you respond to a message? \u00a0Easy, Samsung built-in voice commands into the Gear 2 smart watch, so you can reply verbally back to texts as well ask ask for directions, direct your phone to call someone by saying “Call David,” etc.<\/p>\n

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3. \u00a0Take pictures and Video<\/span><\/h3>\n


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The other day I wanted to take a picture during my walk but was bummed that I didn’t have a camera. \u00a0Until I remembered, I had one around my wrist! \u00a0The 2 mega-pixel picture quality is much better than I expected. \u00a0In a pinch, it’s a great little camera…and video camcorder. In fact, it takes video at 720p.<\/p>\n

I have used the Galaxy Gear 2 smart watch on numerous occasions to snap a photo. \u00a0The kids in my daughter’s 5th grade class love the camera too. \u00a0Far more students have asked me if I was wearing the Galaxy Gear watch rather than my adult friends. \u00a0These kids are astute! \u00a0They love it when I take pictures of them.<\/p>\n

After you take a picture, the picture immediately shows up on your phone, if you have it close by. \u00a0If not, pics and video will upload once you connect with your smart phone again.<\/p>\n

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4. \u00a0Track Your Physical Activities without a Phone<\/span><\/h3>\n

\"Samsung<\/a><\/p>\n

Yes, you certainly can track your running, walking, jogging, etc. on your phone, but sometimes you just don’t have your phone on you. \u00a0I’m an avid walker and I don’t like the bulk of carrying a phone around. \u00a0With my watch, I track every step. \u00a0In fact, you can also track running, hiking, and cycling as well as walking. \u00a0With the running feature, you can receive tips on how to improve.<\/p>\n

Once I connect back with my phone, all of my steps are transferred to the S Health app on my phone so I can see a fuller picture of my fitness and history.<\/p>\n

And guess what? \u00a0The Gear 2 smart watch even comes with a stand alone music player, so you can download your music on your Gear 2 and listen to your tunes while exercising…without the need of your phone.<\/p>\n

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5. \u00a0Check Your Heart Rate while Exercising<\/span><\/h3>\n

\"Samsung<\/a><\/p>\n

If you’re a runner or you like to pay careful attention to your heart rate during exercise, the built-in heart rate sensor in the Galaxy Gear is very helpful. \u00a0I have tried numerous heart rate measurements and the ratings seem to be correct. \u00a0My heart rate measures\u00a0\u00a058-62 at rest and this morning after walking up a steep hill, I came in at 105. \u00a0You can also check your watch to see your history of your heart rate scores with the time and day of each result.<\/p>\n

Checking your heart rate with your smart watch is so much easier and less cumbersome than with a phone.<\/p>\n

\"Samsung<\/a><\/p>\n

With new apps being created for Samsung’s smart watches all the time, there is a wealth of other things you can do easily with your watch without having to search for your phone. \u00a0Here are a few of our favorites:<\/p>\n