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The queen of digital minimalism gets an Apple Watch

And she has mixed feelings about it.

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Emily Thomas
Feb 27, 2025
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For several months now you all have graciously listened to me mutter about my complicated Apple watch feelings (here, here). I have had several requests to speak more clearly, so today, we’re going to talk about all of it: why I got a smart watch in the first place, my initial thoughts, how I feel about it after six months (pros and cons!), what settings I’ve adjusted to make it friendlier for the tech minimalist, and whether I plan to keep it longterm. And then, we’re going to chat about it all in the comments, because I’m sure you wonderful folks have thoughts, too.

Here we go…!

Why I got an Apple watch in the first place:

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