does this watch show the text message as in you can read it?
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Yes! it first vibrates (alert) and you can read it as it comes in or you can pull up the txt msg icon and read you last 30 txt msgs.
689366
This watch is very dependent on a connection to your phone or some other device that it is compatible with. It basically is relaying information from apps on the phone to the pepple for display. Most of the pebble displays require an installation of an app onto your phone to go with that display. You can not surf the internet with it nor reply to text messages. You can use it for caller ID, to dismiss incoming calls, see a recently sent text, get mail notifications, start and stop music on your phone and of course see what time it is. All of this is dependent on what your phone communicates to it and what pebble dependent apps you have sending info to it. I mainly use my pebble as a caller ID (again dependent on what is labeled in your contact list on your phone) and to see incoming text messages since where I work I can't always be pulling my phone out of my pocket to check it. I also find the silent vibrating alarm clock feature handy so as not to wake others up or interrupt meetings.
556507
It will not read the messages aloud to you(like using text to speech) but it will display the message. You can send a text using S Voice to do speech to text which works fairly well or you can use predetermined replies that you can add your own canned replies to and then you may select one of those to send as a text. You cannot currently type a reply on the watch. I find that if you have some good canned replies that it is typically all you need for a quick reply.
2128724
You can view and reply to text messages as long as you are using Samsung's Messaging app. If you are using a third party messaging app, you can view it only. You can reply with a set of pre-defined messages that you can create, edit and delete. You can also reply with S Voice which is remarkably accurate when done in a quiet environment.
1186722
Yes I have u just have to scan the barcode thats in the manual u get with the watch and it takes u to a place to download the app for sms
1024048
Yes. You hear text sound via device. Read back of message is optional. You turn on or off. Not able to reply via text.
804268
Hi, I'm sorry I don't text. But, I went to the User's Manual and under Section 6:Messaging It reads thus: Viewing A Text Message from the Message Inbox 1. From Idle mode, press Menu&gt;Messaging&gt;Message Inbox Sentbox 1. From Idle mode, press Menu&gt;Messaging&gt;Sentbox. There is no mention of Message Threaded in the Manuel. I also call T-Mobile Customer Service and they said Message 'Threading in only on Smart Phones. Thank you, I Hope This Helps
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Hello J, yes, you are able to hear the message as it is being left, you will hear it on the base unit and all handsets, the base unit and all handsets will flash telling you there is a message left, you can play back the message on the base unit as well as all handsets.
964295
yes. though it's a little hard to read it while your swimming (because of the movement, not the display). but if you're stopped with head out of the water, it's readable. Even underwater, holding still, it's legible.
2140286
Sorry, I don't know. I bought this watch years ago and it did not have that feature then.
1048626
To my knowledge it does not. . It only shows the current pace... I will have to check the settings. If you are looking for a simple watch this is the one for you. It's a great watch. ..
1344899
Yes and no. With an add on app (such as Glance) you can respond to text messages with canned answers, such as: ok, I'm driving, I'm running late, ect. As far as answering phone calls, you can "accept" our "reject" from the watch.
1416142
Yes it does. There is a light and flashing number to indicate how many messages there are.
1956721
If you have notifications turned on your gear, then tapping the notification will allow you to read the entire text.
1923525
Hi, there are different way to arrange the information on the screen and depending on what you want to monitor I think it is pretty readable.anyway it is not always the easiest thing to read while running but this watch does the trick perfectly for me.
1432630
No you can see message clearly if facing phone directly. Someone next to you would have the issue. I actually think it helps on sunny days for example (not sure if its what you mean) because screen doesn't glare. Hope this helps
1814426
Yes by pushing the bottom left button until you see the date at the bottom of the watch when you are in time mode.