The answers are, appropriately, surprising.
“Unlocking my Mac is seamless and so helpful,” web designer Out-of-Season Jon toldLifewirevia Twitter.
“Also, dealing with texts quickly has been a surprise use.”
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Jons other favorite feature is being able to quickly reply to incoming messages.
It all sounds rather too much for a tiny screen, but in practice, its great.
“Its when Idonthave my watch on that quickly dealing with texts is a chore,” adds Jon.
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Texting is one of my own surprise uses for the watch.
And what about the built-in flashlight?
“I use the torch all the time,” said UK tech journalist Dan Grabham on Twitter.
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Surprisingly Useful
The Apple Watch is a watch in the same way the iPhone is a phone.
It tells the time, but it does so much more than that.
I got my first Apple Watch last year, after holding out for an always-on display.
Siri Isnt Too Bad
Because theres no keyboard, Siri is vital on the Apple Watch.
Because the watch is always there, its a lot more useful for these quick interactions than the iPhone.
Another related bonus is that any alarms on your iPhone get sent to your Apple Watch.
This integration goes the other way, too.
“‘Pinging Phone’ is literally my most-used function,” journalist Cam Bunton told Lifewire via Twitter.
That is, he taps a control on his watch, and his iPhone beeps to reveal its location.
Which Apple Watch Should You Buy?
In practical use, there is very little difference between them.
All of the favorite features mentioned above are available on the older Series 3 model.
So, after all that, do youneedan Apple Watch?
I wouldnt be without mine now.
