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rajeshmr

Quitting smartphone has been incredible for me and i don't miss it at all. :)

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Good job. The same companies are now trying to do the same thing but with Smartwatches that tell the time and...

- More Notifications

- Messaging

- Calling

- Internet

- GPS

- Plays music, video and podcasts

+ Health and Fitness (Can't disagree with that one)

and finally the worst saved until last...

- Apps

The industry is doing it all over again with the smartphone but now it will be all on your wrist, but marketed cleverly as a 'Health and Fitness device'.

I actually liked how Pebble approached it, it was a watch first with some smart functionality. It so sad that they went out of business, because they made exactly what I was looking in a smart watch.

Have you tried the Apple Watch? I don't find it addictive at all. On the contrary, it's significantly reduced my phone use and nearly eliminated the need for taking my phone when going out if not for missing some essential functionality (e.g. Lyft/Uber, offline maps, an affordable cell plan).

How about with an LTE model? I’m thinking that with a pair of AirPods and an LTE Apple Watch, I may be able to leave the phone at home while still being able to text, make phone calls, get directions, and even order a taxi. Maybe even stream some music.

Anyone with experience doing this?

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