Hey everyone,

I recently switched from a Galaxy Active 2 smartwatch to an Apple Watch 7, and I’ve noticed something that’s been both surprising and a bit frustrating. With my old Galaxy watch, whenever I went for a bike ride or a walk, it automatically started tracking my activity. It was seamless and really convenient.

However, with the Apple Watch 7, it’s a different story. It does recognize when I’m doing an activity, but then it asks me to confirm by pressing a button. This might not seem like a big deal, but it’s actually quite distracting, and in some situations, it can be unsafe.

For instance, when I’m cycling, especially in winter, taking my eyes and hands off what I’m doing to interact with the watch isn’t just inconvenient – it’s potentially dangerous. Plus, with gloves on, it’s nearly impossible to press that tiny confirmation button (and no, using my nose isn’t a reliable solution!).

I’m a bit shocked that this feature, which was available and worked so well on a Samsung device years ago, isn’t implemented in the same way on the Apple Watch. It seems like a step back in terms of user experience and safety. (The Apple watch is far superior in everything else and I enjoy it, it’s just this little frustrating detail that bothers me.)

Am I the only one who feels this way? I’d love to hear your thoughts and experiences, especially if you’ve used both devices. Also, if anyone knows any workarounds or settings adjustments that could help, I’m all ears!

Let’s discuss!