Although not many people have the same opinion, but if you are a person who doesn’t like Apple Watch very much, in the past, there was actually a tasteless Android Wear option (the impression must be to open the App, and you can only use it Some features…). But when it comes to the recent launch of several new versions of Wear OS 3 smart watches that incorporate Tizen technology, I feel that Google and Samsung, who have initially cooperated to launch products, seem to be inclined to let the products of this system limit the closed direction of the Android system – at least, for now The released products still do not support iOS.
However, this situation seems to be finally broken. Continue reading Montblanc Summit 3, the first Android Wear OS 3 smartwatch to support iOS.
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Montblanc Summit 3, the first Android Wear OS 3 smartwatch to support iOS
Seeing that Apple is still sticking to the square model, and want to consider other options. The recently launched Montblanc Summit 3 and its potential to lead Wear OS 3 to iOS support may be on the way. This also means that for iPhone users, there are more options to consider (although the first confirmed support is not cheap…).
It has been previously confirmed that Google’s new-generation smart watch system will also start to have three-party previews of new products, which has been realized with the launch of the Montblanc Summit 3 equipped with Snapdragon 4100+. However, this boutique smart watch, which is priced at about NT$38,000, has been confirmed to be the first Wear OS 3 watch that can support the iOS system in the follow-up.
This also seems to mean that in the future, other third-party brands and even Google’s own Pixel Watch will have the opportunity to provide support for Apple’s smart watches through updates and the like in the future? (Just… a little chance… don’t expect too much…)
After all, watches that are different from the previous Wear OS 3 system tend to be limited to the Android system. However, when Montblanc Summit 3 began to provide such support, it was also speculated that the next models scheduled to be upgraded from Wear OS 2 to Wear OS 3 would also provide such support. In fact, this kind of support can be regarded as a responsible attitude to consumers. After all, if the system is upgraded, it is necessary to abandon the originally advertised support, which should also lead to related disputes?
Like most smart watches, the Montblanc Summit 3 has a lot of health monitoring functions, including sleep records and blood oxygen monitoring, which can be used by consumers. The reason why the price is so high is that in addition to the value of the boutique brand, the watch body made of titanium and the details of the crown, buttons, straps, etc. must also add points to its luxurious feeling.
In terms of support for Wear OS 3, in fact, Montblanc has also been vaccinated first. It means that although iOS users can use it, the most complete Wear OS 3 experience obviously still needs to be connected to the Android system. However, the initial support for application functions such as YouTube Music and notification mirroring is no problem, and they also plan to expand related software support in the future.
Seriously, if you have used previous Android Wear or Wear OS, I believe this iPhone support should be almost conceivable. Although it is not very practical, for iPhone users, there are some more options for smart watches outside the original factory.
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