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2 Weeks with Apple Watch

2 Weeks with Apple Watch

May 14, 2015

Henry Kim, Medium:

In fact, after initial setup, I don’t use Apple Watch much, but it’s always on my wrist except when I’m in bed. I think that’s what how it should be. At least for now.

The only time I really use Apple Watch is either sending messages including Digital Touch to my friends or using a Workout app. Other than that, I usually check the time, Look at glances, or check notifications.

Most interactions between myself and Apple Watch are dead simple and quick. I believe because that’s how Apple made it to be.

Henry’s first two weeks with Apple Watch are similar to mine. I don’t use the Apple Watch in the same way I use my laptop or that I use my iPhone. But that doesn’t mean that it’s not incredibly useful to me. In the times that I do need it, it’s really great to have.

Think about it this way: How often do you use your microwave or toaster? For most of us, it’s probably no more than a few minutes a day, yet most of us would be unwilling to part with these appliances. Why? Because they offer enough convenience to warrant their value, even if they cost hundreds of dollars. The Watch isn’t all that different for me. It’s incredibly valuable for short period of time and it also happens to be a piece of jewelry I like wearing.

I’ve been saying this a lot, but it bears repeating: Nobody needs that Apple Watch. Not yet, anyways. Get over the word “need” and the Watch’s existence starts to make a lot more sense.