“Apple Watch isn’t so much a lifestyle revolution as it is a collection of small enhancements that add up,” Anick Jesdanun writes for The Associated Press. “Apple’s smartwatch has a wider range of apps than rival watches.”
“In my few weeks with one, I’ve been following my favorite baseball team more closely. I’ve walked to places without staring at a phone screen for directions. I’ve even stepped away from my desk more often — despite my annoyance at the watch for nagging me to move,” Jesdanun writes. “You’ll find ways to use it if you decide to spend $349 or more on one, though that isn’t saying you absolutely need one. Think of it as a Swiss Army knife with a collection of tools that don’t seem necessary — until you find yourself using them.”
“With Apple Pay on iPhones, I’m able to leave my wallet in my pocket to pay at several chains, including McDonald’s and Whole Foods. With the watch, I’m able to leave my phone in the pocket, too.,” Jesdanun writes. “The watch can also generate barcodes for Starbucks’ payment card, Fandango movie tickets and boarding passes for some airlines. I don’t have to fish for paper or a phone while carrying luggage or popcorn.”
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MacDailyNews Take: It all adds up, it really does. You’ll find yourself with more time because of all of the efficiencies Apple Watch offers. And you’ll spend less time distractedly poking at your iPhone, too.
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