ASUS keeps its promise by rolling Android Wear 2.0 update to the ZenWatch 2

Even after the ASUS ZenWatch 3 received the Android Wear 2.0 update, we had doubts regarding its predecessor. As it is, the new firmware arrived late for the latest ASUS wearable. But now we hear, it’s heading for the ASUS ZenWatch 2 as well.

Now, these two devices were the only ones promised Android Wear 2.0. So you could say, ASUS has fulfilled that promise, albeit after stutters. However, the original ASUS ZenWatch will not get the version 2.0 goodies, sadly. And if you want some proofs, Google has updated its list of Android Wear 2.0 watches, and it features the ZenWatch 2.

Still on the pending list is the LG Watch Urbane 2nd Edition LTE and the Moto 360. Android Wear 2.0 brings features like stand-alone apps, simpler navigation, more watch face customizations and improved messaging. It doesn’t stop there. There are many more.

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How to take a screenshot on Samsung Gear S3 smartwatch [Guide]

Samsung’s Gear S3 smartwatch isn’t just cool and stylish but it has a number of features integrated. To name a few, there is the amazing stainless steel rotating bezel that helps you navigate the user interface, you will find customizable watch faces to change the everyday look. Anyways, a smartwatch functions similar to a smartphone, so it is possible to take screenshots on a smartwatch. Wondering how to take a screenshot on your Samsung Gear S3 smartwatch? Read on to know.

How to take a screenshot on Samsung Gear S3 smartwatch

Unlike smartphones that take screenshots by pressing volume keys and power/home keys, taking screenshots on a smartwatch has a different approach. Samsung Gear S3 has two physical keys and one rotating bezel. The top button is used to go back while the latter is the home key. The rotating bezel acts as a volume button but it doesn’t play any role in taking screenshots.

To take a screenshot on Samsung Gear S3, hold the home button and swipe the screen from left to right.

• Press and hold Home key

• Swipe screen from left to right

Find the screenshots in the Gallery by visiting the Main Menu.

To enter the Main Menu, just press the home key once and rotate through the Gallery. Enter the Gallery to see your saved screenshots.

That’s all. Taking the screenshots on a smartwatch is much easier in my opinion. Try it out and see if it works for you.

We also did a full review of the Samsung Gear S3, check that out below.

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Samsung Gear S3 to be first smartwatch to feature Spotify offline playback

Samsung is giving you more reasons to buy its Tizen running Gear S3. Recently, both the Gear S3 and S2 got Samsung pay support, LTE connectivity, and some more apps. Now, Samsung has added one more feature making the Gear S3 more usable as a stand-alone.

The Gear S2 can now playback music on its own without needing a connection to a smartphone. Though you will have to download those songs or playlists first. This makes the Spotify app much more appealing.

You will have to download the app from Samsung’s own Gear app. After downloading you’ll find a ‘Listen Offline’ mode. You can log in to your Spotify account and select which songs or playlists you want on your Gear S3. The wearable does have a speaker so you can listen to music whenever you want. Although you might want to keep an eye on battery if you do that.

Samsung hasn’t made this official, but the announcement was there on its Swedish website and was later removed. The Korean company might be waiting for the feature to be available for the Apple Watch as well before making the news official

The Gear S3 is the only smartwatch right now to feature Spotify offline playback among all wearables.

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