Amazfit GTS smartwatch: Looks, substance fail to make up for software snags

It has not been long since Chinese smartwatch maker Huami’s much-appreciated Amazfit GTR was launched. The company’s new offering, the Amazfit GTS, does possess an elegant look and sport one of the brightest screens in the segment. It appears to be a promising entry in the price range sitting just above the budget segment. But does it have all the makings of a great smartwatch? We used the watch for a few weeks to see if it is only looks or does it have commensurate substance, too. Here's what we discovered about this Apple Watch lookalike:

Design and display
Amazfit GTS smartwatch
Bulky smartwatches stuffed with too much features are a turn off. Amazfit GTS doesn't follow any of it. Its square display may not be what you expect in a smartwatch, but it does enhance the overall look of the watch and the silicone strap is one of the best we have seen.
Also, unlike most feature-laden smartwatches in budget and mid-range segments, this one has a great battery life.
With a metal-and-polymer body, the watch has a sturdy bottom. The sensors sit at the back and there is a single button that wakes up the screen and brings up activity menu on long press. Apart from these two functions, it doesn't have any other role. Read More