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Who wants these odd shaped devices that don't really replace your phones???

I can't tell if I live in a bubble or if there is a universe of people who want to carry 2-3 smart devices.

But that's not what this is for. It's specifically for people who don't want to carry along a smartphone because of it's addiction potential.

I've tried this before with the Lightphone 2, but the problem was that I still rely on my phone for a number of "utility" apps besides just calling and texting, and if the device doesn't support these I'll still need my phone. Stuff like:

Google Maps Uber/Lyft Google Authenticator Spotify etc.

set up an app that blocks certain applications for x amount of time per day then????

So this is an enclosure for an Apple Watch that you have to carry in your pocket?

Not to be a pessimist, but I already leave home with just my watch - receiving all the touted benefits of this device.

What’s the catch?

How many times a day do you charge it? swiss watches used to be lifetime usage, apparently today if you don't know how the cloud is feeling you'll be behind

I charge mine like every 3 days

I wear my Apple Watch at all times except when I shower.

I charge it when I shower and it lasts till the next time I shower.

I'm not German so I do shower every day, which makes this routine work.

I know it’s good that lack of social media and addictive mobile games are not good.

But is that good enough selling point?

What about having to send an email? Browse the internet like the comment I’m making right now

Can you send and receive messages on Slack and Telegram without a phone?

Love the website design. Simple and quick, no forest of pop-ups and cookie banners. It’s how the internet should be.

"Tranform"? [0]

Just stopped reading and closed the page after reading the first word. (Just kidding)

This might actually work given what the Rabbit could do but with a new accessory for the Apple Watch.

We'll see.

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