As a user following the channel for a few years, I have to admit that it’s been pretty interesting to see Drew growing in the areas of financial responsibility and embracing a minimalistic approach to technology during these last few years.
Definitely yes. I think they go extreme with tech and as long as they are doing is cause they want to and not denying them what they want life then it is cool. Nothing wrong if you can afford it buying a phone or new watch you want if you can afford it. Buying it outright, not financing.
@@doomy_doomy2225 I finance. I don’t knock it, as long as you mange your payments. Even if you don’t, though I don’t recommend it, it’s your choice. I don’t condone financial ruin, but some people….tech is their drug. Or therapy, as weird as it sounds. I’d rather a person buy a Apple Watch or new iPhone than buy (and do) drugs. But not trying to platform here…just felt I wanted to de-stigmatize those that finance their tech, or any other less harmful Vice.
Nearly 3 years ago my heart went into AFIB. I am a healthy and fit person with no history of heart issues in any way. It was a freak occurrence. My only symptom was a little bit of fatigue - easily ignorable. The *ONLY* was I was made aware was my Apple Watch. It literally saved me from having a stroke or worse. We cleared it with a cardioversion and has been normal since (turns out it was related to a medication I was taking at the time).That alone has assured I’ll always wear it (or something similar). Add that to fitness tracking, tap pay, controlling all of my HomeKit stuff, unlocking my Mac, navigation assistance, text messaging + making/answering calls, media controls and glanceable time/date/calendar items/pulse/weather on my complication - why in the world would I stop wearing it?
My apple watch alerted me my oxygen was dangerously low. Went to the hospital. Got diagnosed with covid. Physicians think I didn't go to the ED that day, I probably wouldn't have survived. Needed inhalers and oxygen to make it through that COVID diagnosis. I also suffer from seizures, so I need a tech strapped to me at all times to call for help.
@@mikemanthe keep in mind I'm sure all the insurance companies will know the same info so they can raise your rates in real time. "Darwin" has killed more people through the use of Smartphones and watches then saved. Car accidents ect...
For me being able to unlock my Apple things with my watch and with my work I still wear a mask being in healthcare. Apple Watch is probably still my least needed piece of tech but man do I feel it’s absence when I am not wearing it.
Not caring if my iPhone is on me or what room or pocket or bag it's in. Never worrying about how to find my phone. Not worrying who is behind that notification sound I just heard. Never blinking from someone else's phone-notification sound: you're 100% silent and only take wrist buzzes! Privacy--no one else has to know about notifications I'm getting that aren't their business. Checking reminders ANYWHERE without worrying if you're forgetting something important Instantly setting a timer in the kitchen and getting buzzed even if you left the kitchen. NEVER missing turn-offs when you're driving somewhere. Never losing focus because you're worrying about the above. Your iPhone is always unlocked for you. Your Mac is always unlocked for you. Apple Pay + Apple Cash + Venmo + Zelle, whenever and wherever--like a cyborg superpower. Always finding where you parked your car, instantly and automatically, without a single worry or UI fuss. Walking through a mall looking for a shop. All of that without mentioning a single health feature. Now if you're smart you can't tell me there's not a single health feature you can't find a way to take advantage of.
I feel you. I have been the biggest apple watch fan. I rated apple watch as my most used apple product and my favorite apple product in the past. But I have stopped wearing it for months. It truly feels liberating! It really does. When i had a device on my wrist 24/7, I was always stressing in the back of the my mind that I could get a notification anytime that i need to respond right away but when you don't have that anymore, and just check once a while, that stress is gone and really feel liberated.
A couple of thoughts on this: 1) From a health prospective: The Apple Watch has saved lives, there have been numerous people in the world that can attest that the Apple Watch alerts them when it detects something is going on with the heart beat. There are people there who have lost weight and generally have been living a better life thanks to the health minded aspect of the Apple Watch. 2) From a senior prospective: This actually hits home for me (I'm not a senior) but with a parent who is 70+ there have been times where she's fallen and the Apple Watch has alerted me when it has happened. The ability to use the watch when the phone is not near them is a godsend to the elderly community. 3) From a tech prospective: As someone who uses their Mac on a stand with a keyboard and mouse (with external display) the TouchID button is not near me, I use my Apple Watch so I can authenticate into the Mac, Make Apple Pay transitions and use it to confirm Password manager requests. It's great that you're downsizing but there are great uses for the Apple Watch.
I understand and agree with your perspective. But Drew is speaking on his personal day-to-day. I was super interested in the watch ultra last year when it was announced.I have a series 4. But i had to take a step back and think for a second. I havnt used or worn my watch a a very long time. And when i was using it i really wasnt taking full advantage of all the features it offers. So i decided to hold off on buying a new one. The point he is making its not all for everyone and no one needs to feel like they are left out for not having the latest and greatest or completely immersed into a tech ecosystem (Apple or Android) for it to be useful.
I wear my watch for completely different reasons: - It unlocks my Mac - it streams music and podcasts during my workout - I use it for Apple Pay 4/5 times I never got it for sleep tracking, telling the time or getting notifications. But I am monitoring my printer with it which I discovered was a feature after getting it. Edit: spelling
I'm a late bloomer. I haven't worn any watch for 20 odd years so the Ultra was my first new watch since and my first smart watch. I've wore it 24x7 unless charging since release. I sleep with the Ultra on and its been super comfortable. Wasn't interested in an Apple watch till the Ultra due to crappy battery life on the lesser models. Would honestly be happy with a larger Ultra that grows wider to become more of a bracelet. Most of the time I don't even realize the watch is on my wrist.
What do you use it for? That’s the thing that I’m really interested in especially when I see people who promoted the Apple Watch for so long like drew also come to the same conclusion as me: that it doesn’t really do anything. I want to ask people not to try to see something that I’m missing, because I think that these things are so cool that I’m always tempted to buy one. BUT… I refuse to get something that doesn’t do anything. I want one, but it’s gotta actually do something, you know?
I use mine a lot at work to just fire off a quick text message or press play/pause. Especially useful if you have dirty hands or want to be more covert. Also simple things like weather, time, alarms and timer just make more sense to check on the watch.
@@abubakrakram6208 Not caring if my iPhone is on me or what room or pocket or bag it's in. Never worrying about how to find my phone. Never worrying who is behind that notification sound I just heard, and having to dig around for iPhone to check. Never blinking from someone else's phone-notification sound: you're 100% silent and only take wrist buzzes! Privacy--no one else has to know about notifications I'm getting that aren't their business. Checking reminders ANYWHERE without worrying if you're forgetting something important Your grocery list is always on you and can always be added to. When I'm lazy sleepy in bed, turning the lights off with my voice. Instantly setting timers in the kitchen and getting buzzed even if you left the kitchen. NEVER missing turn-offs when you're driving somewhere. Never losing driving focus because you're worrying about the above. Your iPhone is always unlocked for you. Your Mac is always unlocked for you. Apple Pay + Apple Cash + Venmo + Zelle, whenever and wherever--like a cyborg superpower. Always finding where you parked your car, instantly and automatically, without a single worry or UI fuss. Walking through a mall looking for a shop. All of that without mentioning a single health feature.
This is definitely a very interesting take on things. One of the reasons I really don’t want to ditch my Apple Watch is definitely the notification management. I’ve always found it easier and nicer for me to glance down at my Watch when I’m with people or doing something to decide whether or not I need or want to respond to said notification. I’m also work as a manager so this really does help me go about my day as when I don’t have it, the day feels long and i’m on my phone more
To me, yes, a smartwatch is another *piece* of tech, but I still think it aids in minimalism. It helps minimize the distraction my phone presents when it’s not free time. It’s simply more convenient to check my watch to see if a notification is important, or check off an item on my to-do list. And because it’s more convenient, that means I’d rather do it on my watch than on my phone. So that means my phone stays in my pocket. If my phone’s in my pocket I cannot get distracted by the things I shouldn’t be doing at that point in time. Can my watch do a whole lot more than I use it for? Sure, I guess. I could record workout data on it like you mentioned, or sleep tracking, or some other things I’m not recalling offhand. But I don’t do that. I use my watch for - to-do list - Siri - check notifications - check the time - set timers And it saves me a little time compared to checking those on my phone, but more importantly, keeps my phone in my pocket when I don’t have time to be doing stuff I don’t need to do. EDIT: forgot to mention, more often than not, I can’t feel my phone vibrate in my pocket. Just feels the same as my pants rubbing against my leg when I’m walking. So when my watch vibrates I actually know I’m getting a call or a message, something that my phone *isn’t* reliable for.
I used to think that the watch was helping sort through the important and unimportant notifications But then I just started periodically checking my phone during times where I thought I might get an important text or call and that changed it for me. Apple Watch now sits in the box The only time it comes out is during my summer job where I need to constantly view texts
I love my Apple Watch. I wear it all the time. When I don’t have it, I feel naked. Tracking my heart activity is so important to me therefore I keep it on me all the time
I think it’s a lot more important to try and evaluate these products in our lives. We often rely on what they tell us is the reason to have this device, but we need to think about us
yeah and he's going about it all wrong. the value doesn't appear visually every second of our life. It appears over long time. You don't need to get the shiny new thing, of course not, but you need to use the features over time. Health data is useful over TIME. Not necessarily so much in the moment like Drew thinks it is supposed to be smh.
I was thinking of getting Ana iPad for note taking but tbh, I should just focus on taking BETTER notes and writing clearer. However, I’m still planning to get an Apple Watch cuz I’ve been watching my health for a while now and I think the data can help me. It’s just all about what you as an individual prioritize and use in ur tech.
Wow, what a coincidence! I stopped wearing mine after owning it for two to three years and actually sold it just a few days ago. Other then in the beginning I never used it for tracking workouts as I found it easier to just write it down physically and I just find it easier to respond to notifications on my phone.
But what about: Not caring if your iPhone is on you or what room or pocket or bag it's in. Never worrying about how to find your phone. Never worrying who is behind that notification sound you just heard, and having to dig around for iPhone to check. Never blinking from someone else's phone-notification sound: you're 100% silent and only take wrist buzzes! Privacy--no one else has to know about notifications you're getting that aren't their business. Checking reminders ANYWHERE without worrying if you're forgetting something important Your grocery list is always on you and can always be added to, even when you're looking into the fridge. When you're lazy sleepy in bed, turning the lights off with your voice. Instantly setting timers in the kitchen and getting buzzed even if you left the kitchen. NEVER missing turn-offs when you're driving somewhere. And never worrying about it. Your iPhone is always unlocked for you. Your Mac is always unlocked for you. Apple Pay + Apple Cash + Venmo + Zelle, whenever and wherever--like a cyborg superpower. Always finding where you parked your car, instantly and automatically, without a single worry or UI fuss. Walking through a mall looking for a shop. All of that without mentioning a single health feature.
@@freecivweb4160 While I respect your opinion, I find that most of these are tasks I can do just as effectively on my phone or are features I just don’t care about. I understand how the Apple Watch is useful for some people, it just isn’t for me. I value not being constantly “connected.” ^^
The only time I wear my Series 2 is when I’m walking in the road, Church, or in public. I don’t see a real reason to upgrade right now but I plan to in the future.
It hurts because I did the same this year, I’m using it as a phone away from home during work , but other than a watch shaped mini ios machine … it doesn’t do anything for me
Drew if you wanna be less attached to your phone then I challenge you to temporarily switch to using the Apple Watch ONLY. No iPhone. I’ve been living without a phone since January. I use the Apple Watch set up by itself not paired to any phone. It absolutely amazing, I can call, text, use maps, music, Apple Pay, podcasts, and even browse the internet in a pinch, And I can do all that without getting sucked into doom scrolling or wasting my time. What I love about the watch too is I actually forget it’s there all the time. Even though it’s strapped to my wrist it’s way less intrusive than a slab of glass in my pocket. Also the Apple Watch doesn’t allow ads so all the things I use the watch for in quick bursts, I never have to see an advertisement. Living with no phone is the future than few will ever try because a phone seems “too pivotal” to their ecosystem.
Mint Mobile doesn't support cellular for watches, which typically costs more on your plans anyway. I'm not ready to ditch a camera yet anyway, and my phone is my car key
Ditched my series 8 for a whoop. Gives me all the health tracking I want but none of the notifications from the watch. I found myself being more attached to my tech with the watch on. Sometimes I just don’t want to know what’s going on tbh, but I do want to optimize my workouts. I find this to be the best of both worlds
This is a fantastic video. Drew has evolved. From his content from the attic all the way up until now, we have gotten honest videos from him. His opinions and views on life have changed and it’s so eye opening to see someone journalize all of this. Great content, please keep it up.
I love my Apple Watch ultra. Apple Pay is so useful and the fact I don’t have to take my iPhone everywhere with me is great. I find that the watch makes me far less addicted to my iPhone. I never use social media which is the main problem. I think you will soon be becoming a Buddhist monk. Love your videos though.
Yeah. As for the iPhone itself. I couldn’t ever see giving that up. I depend on it for nearly everything. I even do a lot of things on my iPhone that others would probably go to their PC or Mac for, or maybe even their iPad. The only place I check my personal email, do my banking, pay my bills and even most times pull up a web page, watch RU-vid and listen to my music is on my iPhone. I rarely use my Mac nowadays. Unless I’m doing something that really requires a big screen and/or a keyboard. I don’t have an iPad. In fact, my two most important pieces of tech (for me) are my iPhone and Apple Watch. 😊
Drew, admit it you have grown out of your tech phase of life. Like it doesnt get you excited anymore, we get it. You have your life so perfect you can get rid of all tech in your life soon. You will live in a forest and be content with life. Like come on
I mean why do you need to paraphrase his explanation with your own cynical interpretation of it? Take him at his word that he's genuinely trying to spend less money and rely on his tech less. The idea that only sewing with a perfect life could use technology less and spend less money on tech is facile.
@michaelcorcoran8768 Because he makes more money due to more engagement. Negative or positive this comment helps him. He makes a living on the internet and on RU-vid. He makes these videos b3cause he knows it gets views because it's Contrarian
I love all of your videos recently. As someone who used to be addicted to getting the latest tech (and I'm still digging myself out of that hole) I now have an iPhone 11 (base model - 64gb) since launch and a Series 5 Apple Watch (since launch) and I'm happy. It is going to be hard for me for a few months cause my husband's 11 is overheating too much so he is going to upgrade but mine is fine so I'm keeping it until my debt is paid off. My goal is within the next 3 years. So I hope my phone lasts that long (it should being an iPhone). Same with my Apple Watch. Only thing I upgraded recently is my iPad Pro and that is because I use it daily to watch videos and manage my websites. The 10.5" screen I had just wasn't enough and it wasn't going to get iOS 18 so I got the 12.9" Pro. I kind of regret it though because I'd rather have a Macbook. I don't need the pencil for much of anything (that I couldn't use a pen and paper for) and most apps I use run better on it. So after my debt is paid off, I will probably sell this thing and get a macbook as one of my first big purchases that I save up for.
You’re doing great. Would be great to follow your progress on these. I have been in a similar situation as you have with tech addiction and spending more than I could really afford.
@@ebubeawachie Aw thanks. I am still addicted to stuff but I moved over to productivity tools. Luckily I use free ones (mostly) or lifetime subscriptions so it is nowhere near as expensive. I'll let you know what happens later this month when my husband gets his phone.
I feel that the watch is mainly for people who work outside (work at jobs that doesn't allow your phone on you), go to the gym or keeping track of your health-related issues although for those that use it for health-related issues, I would not recommend you relay on the watch only you still need to go to the doctor regularly if needed other than that I use my watch for checking the time/notifications and working out/work when I'm not using it my watch is on the charger I try to go without my phone unless I'm at home or out hanging with friend etc. because it's just a distraction
Sounds like you just have a problem with many notifications? The Apple Watch for me is really just a normal watch first (shows the time without having to look at the phone) and has some extras like fitness tracking and notifications. But if you feel like the notifications are getting in the way than why not…turn them off? You still have all the benefits of the watch right at your wrist but it’s not constantly reminding you of it’s existence if you just turn off some stuff 😅
I mean if he can function without a $400 piece of technology around his wrist why wouldn't he? It's weird that people are trying to talk him out of this. "I know you just realized that you don't need to spend hundreds extra on tech products that will end up in the landfill in a few years but you should do it anyways..." If he can less in his consumption it's a win-win for him, his wallet and the environment.
@@michaelcorcoran8768 fair point, I don’t buy Apple Watches new since I don’t think they’re worth the price but just for telling the time in a more modern way + not having to look at my phone all the time makes it worth it for me personally
I’ve always enjoyed this channel and Drew’s “everyman” perspective on Apple’s product line/strategy and assuring viewers they don’t have to upgrade to every product every year but the direction this channel has taken the past 6 months or so has me scratching my head.
My take on the apple watch is I get the cellular. It allows me to leave my phone behind more times than not now. Sometimes I just do not want the distractions of my phone but still want to be able to get important calls / texts.
The one device that you loved so much. We are watching this channel slowly turn into an anti-tech minimalist channel. I don’t even notice my Apple Watch notifications. I use it, it doesn’t use me.
For me the main things the Apple Watch does for me is 2FA while I am in college. Being able to approve logging in with my watching instead of having to take my phone out is so much more convenient. Also has helped me when sometimes leave something behind and getting a notification on my watch is nice.
what 2fa apps do you use. I use duo mobile for my school login and 2fas for my personal accounts and I have to have my phone unlocked to approve the request
@@CarlosMartinez-ig6nl I use an apple watch. I think it is only an Apple thing because I used to have a fitbit but I could not approve my duo notification through it but apple watch lets me.
Im 100% with you. Still like using it for my workouts, apple pay, and for navigation. but other thn that, a regular standar watch does everything needed.
I've had an Apple Watch twice so far. One of them was an SE 1st gen when I was a store manager, where I found an ease to know I'm being contacted or make a quick call/text. Then after I quit that job, I gave it to my wife for almost two years until she wanted to upgrade to the Series 8 for the newer features beneficial to women, and I got the SE back for tracking workouts and just wearing a watch. And then I sold it lol. I just don't get the appeal of it unless you work in sales or some other job where you desperately need to be on the lookout for customers and your phone becomes a disturbance.
My series 6 is fine. Yes the tan line is weird, but I get a tan line just from going swimming one time. I ping my phone a lot, and it has occasionally saved me from losing my phone because I have a habit of pinging when I leave a place to make sure my phone is in my purse.
Apple Watch gives me the comfort knowing if my iPhone battery dies I can still communicate with someone in case of any emergency, also if my phone dies I can use Apple Pay.
@@michaelcorcoran8768It’s not like that’s the only functionality of the Watch. Also when I go for a jog or on a short meeting with friends I don’t want to always have a charger with me.
Actually the watch will help you to stay away from your phone more you got it backwards and if you don't want notifications just turn off the ringer or don't answer
The Apple Watch is amazing with health data and sleep tracking is critical to improving health and fitness and working to improve it further and sleep tracking is a critical part of that
I know this was posted 4 months ago but yesterday I made the plunge to and upgraded my SE with the Series 9. Did I need the upgrade, probably not. The only issue with the SE was its battery is getting tired and on occasion not lasting the day. I got into the Apple Watch only 3 years ago with the SE and its been great, the biggest benefit has been (like all watches) the ability to check the time without getting my iPhone out. But its nice to quickly check the weather and other things like an incoming message.or notification.
Don’t forget that Tim always likes to know where everyone is and of course he likes to know what you’re blood pressure is it’s like Apple is everyone’s baby sitter and it doesn’t even matter if you’re a adult Apple knows more than everyone’s wife knows about her man. 😂🤣
I got a large mechanical watch, largely because I too am trying to use my phone less. With a a real watch I can check the time w/o seeing notifications or being tempted to scroll/playgames.
Strangely, I see it as insurance. The amount of stories out there about people having these things save their life is crazy! I’ve stuck with my S4 and will hold out for the X maybe…
I use my watch for morning alarm (because if phone is in bed with me I'll chill.) and weightlifting tracking (because if I have phone with me I'll slack). That's it. I'm not upgrading it until they come out with a blood pressure tracking feature.
With absolutely no backing at all... I predict the Apple Watch Ultra's price will increase to $899. Compared to Stainless Steel, its to good a deal. Thoughts? Also new Series 8's are no longer available fro delivery, and mostly not for pickup. Apple's getting ready for next week.
I still use my Apple Watch SE every day. I actually don't even connect it to my phone though (I have Bluetooth off on both devices). It is just for activity tracking & Apple Pay. It isn't 100% necessary, but I can't see myself getting rid of it anytime soon. That being said, I also don't plan on upgrading soon either. I only upgraded from my Apple Watch Series 3 earlier in the year because the battery life got to the point where it wouldn't last a full day and I expect to upgrade this in a few years, probably to another used one for the same reason, since I am not someone who likes upgrading anything for the sake of it.
I understand your concern, but I had a health scare a few years back, and realized that a watch would’ve really helped the doctors (and my wallet) if I just had long term records constantly being recorded. Since then, I’ve been much more involved with the Health app, from daily ECGs, sleep recordings, to other stuff, like food intake, blood pressure, and weight, and the Apple Watch really helps with a lot of that. If I have another problem, I’ll have months or years of records to give my health care professionals. Everything else the watch does is just icing.
I find it hard to believe that doctors care about your Apple watch data. Doctors have to triage the amount of information they use anyways and your current vital signs have been plenty for many many decades. Maybe a nutritionist or something could get some value but doctors in the middle of a medical emergency? They are not going to consult your health data on your Apple watch. It's not reliable enough anyways and has never been tested to be relied on in medical situations. It would be a huge reliability issue if they relied on it
Obviously, you know your situation, better and what your “health scare” was, but from the outside that sounds like hypochondria my dude. Is the data that you pump in this thing actually detailed enough to help doctors or is it just a quantity over quality thing that you’ve gotten used to doing?
I don’t know anyone who buys a watch every year. Everyone I know with any watch usually buys one because they need one. It’s not really a year upgrade. My current Apple Watch is 4 years old. And the battery life sucks.
I just bought an old fashioned digital watch to replace my Apple Watch. Part of the reason is what you described, but I also appreciate the simplicity of a device that doesn't try to do so many things. Seconds are always displayed. It's easy to get to the stop watch and keep it on. I don't accidentally lose my place bumping the screen. And I'm getting a separate dedicated heart rate monitor watch with chest strap for exercising.
Ok. My stand on this is that the Apple Watch is helpful and convenient and I would not give it up at the moment. The biggest thing I actually use the Watch for all the time is Apple Pay in stores and other places. While I could do that with my phone it’s much easier to pay with the Watch (in stores). I don’t even have to pull my phone out. I love that. I really only use Apple Pay on my iPhone for payments in apps, on web sites, or to reload my Starbucks card. In retail places I always use my watch to pay! I also like it just to quickly check the time, of course, it is after all, a watch, lol. And to see notifications and messages on-the-go or when I don’t want to pull out my phone. Lastly, to track workouts when I do them. Which unfortunately isn’t very much these days. But hopefully I can motivate myself again to change that. lol 😂 So, while I don’t actively use the Watch as much as the phone, I still love it and feel it serves a purpose.
I’m just 1 minute in and I also stopped wearing my Apple Watch about 2 weeks ago. I first left it because I didn’t charge it by accident and then I noticed my watch tan fading and just decided to let it even out. After that the watch band didn’t match my wardrobe one day and I was like “eh I’ll swap out the band later on”. But that never happened. I’ll get back to it and track my steps and such in an upcoming vacation but it’s kinda nice. I wore a traditional analog watch today.
Apple Watch made me realise I just want a $30-50 watch. It has honestly made everything worse than before I had it. Sleep, exercise is less interesting or intense and made me more anxious overall without me realising it. I’m done with these wearables. Doesn’t fit my life or personality
I agree with you Drew 100%. I don't really need an Apple Watch myself and it took me years to realize this. All I ever use the watch for are making payments and checking notifications. These are things which my iPhone could do easily. I don't use the sleep tracking, the health data, the handwashing feature and most certainly do not use it to stream music/podcasts. I bought the 44mm Series 7 LTE and barely used it for anything meaningful. It was a colossal waste of money on my part. I will be selling it and saving the money for more meaningful things. As a tech enthusiast, it is always fun to be on the bleeding edge of things but not at the cost of your livelihood and sanity.
For me my watch is primarily my notification center. I dont work at a desk job and im constantly moving. While yes it only takes a moment, but having my phone buzz in my pocket and not knowing what it is then pulling it out to see its just an ad or a spam call, is a waste of time. So having a watch to see what is happening all while never stopping is great. There are also a bunch of small functions like time date calculator that aid my work. So its just a quicker way of navigating my phone without pulling out my phone. But as for my phone itself, i dont feel a strong attachment to it. Just the basic apps like spotify or calculator calendar email and texts . Those i could do w/o a high end phone.
Beautifully made video, excellent commentary. It's all very true, you're very conscious of a reality made so strong from apple that everyone simply gets trapped in it mentally speaking. It's very important to become this conscious so we can develop control over our consumerism of technology, to use them NOT AS A CONSUMMERIST, but as a PERSON WITH NEEDS and these are TOOLS, well, at least should be mainly. IF they are not used as tools, then the tools become us. This is so important to acknowledge.
I agree in some aspects. For me the Apple Watch is an escape from my phone so I can be with the family… it allows me to see calls and determine if I need to get the phone or ignore it without getting the phone. I do think it’s peaked, aside from certain health sensors that matter to me, or a trade-in offer so big it is worth it. (Last year Verizon gave $1000 for the 13 pro max) it is getting hard to pry a device from me and my money out of my pocket. There has to be something of value and at this point all of the devices are very good… the upgrades are minimal and the product has matured… I have started to get less and less excited each year.
I haven’t had my watch for very long, and I’m finding it useful to track/prod my fitness. But I certainly empathize with much that Drew has said here. Tech is addictive and expensive, and a lot of it is really not all that necessary or helpful; in fact, it can take us away from who/what really is important. Keep up the good work, Drew.
I avoid adding notifications for most if not all apps and even the ones that do have notifications enabled are silent because notification sounds annoy me. As a result I do not get blaster with notifications so my Apple Watch is not a distraction. Eliminating notifications sounds and minimizing notifications can help eliminate distractions making the Apple Watch an excellent watch.
I’m still rocking my Apple Watch Series 6. This year I’ve managed to replace a battery in it (my screen unglued itself from the body so I just replaced the battery and glued it back on) and I don’t see any reason to upgrade it into a newer model (besides that I just love how ultra looks). I use it mainly for notifications, calls and quickly managing my music while listening on my wired headphones. So yeah. I could honestly live with Apple Watch Series 4 to be honest
Good video. Its interesting that you made this video because I know a few people that don't live on the internet and don't have a phone and I have seen what felt like people were shaming them for not having a phone because "don't you want to listen to music while you are out?" , "what if you need a map to find where you are going" , "what if you want to call a friend or family while you are out". Seeing that has also made me realize how many people are addicted to their phone and assume people can't live without one and don't think that you COULD do that stuff on a laptop or a tablet and don't need to own a phone.
I like my Apple Watch series 7. I know no one needs an Apple Watch but i like it. I use it to track my workouts notifications and i love being able to ping my phone. They aren’t that expensive and there is no need to upgrade every year.
I stop wearing my AW Ultra with a new relationship this year from 1.1. on. I don’t miss my watch, but using it frequently to check water temperature, count swimming lanes or tracking sport activity.
I suspect that the sleep tracking can help people discover food sensitivities if someone gets horrible sleep time under 5 hours coinciding with consuming certain foods.
I just use my Apple watch for following things: Apple Pay. See how long i have till the sunsets when i am biking. Use it to track calories from workouts. because i am counting calories to hold my weight. lf there will be rain. But in general i could imagine to sell my watch. I got a replacement battery 3 weeks ago and it took apple almost a week for the replacement. After 2 days I stopped thinking about the watch. And when i got it back i was close to sell it but kept it because of the calories topic.
I went from the Series 6 to the Ultra, then to a Garmin Instinct... I get sleep tracking, pulse monitoring, message notifications, and all other features I used on an Apple watch, BUT I only charge it every 2-3 weeks.
I’m slightly surprised the iwatch unlocks my MacBook faster than the finger reader that brings me to a thought that the Face ID on the MacBook world be useless because of the iwatch
I've always stood by the take that tablets and smartwatches are unnecessary for *most* people (besides some anomalies like artists for tablets, elderly people for smartwatches, etc)
Start pushing yourself athletically hard , walking up hills , gymnastic rings , slant Board stretching ,then the watch will actually be used the way it’s intended, timers , play pause etc….with you side by side in an active lifestyle
My cellular Apple Watch allows me to leave my iPhone at home when I go running or walking for exercise, also sometimes I leave my iPhone in the glove box when I’m out and about. I’ve grown to depend on the watch especially as these phones have gotten so heavy.
These watches are not expensive at all. Personally I like my apple watch because it is an extension of my phone. I am always on the go. No ipad or macbook. People have been wearing watches since the beginning of time.
I'm just saying you obviously enjoy tech, just like we do, we find value/enjoyment in using it and I think that's ok so skimming down to the bare minimum might be an interesting test for a time but there is fun to be had in using all the new/other features too
I genuinely can’t make it through my current lifestyle without the Apple Watch. Especially after using the cellular capabilities on my Apple Watch ultra.
I think you making a mistake downgrading permanently, basically get rid of of all your tech…. Fine for the one month challenges. But this will start to harm your channel. Tech is your job at the end of the day, you need to keep up to date like it or not. In the same way I’m not interested in say someone daily user experience of the ZX Spectrum right . I’m not that interested in a phone that’s five years old either
