Frustrations with Apple Watch in Outdoor Use

This chapter critiques the Apple Watch's limitations in outdoor activities, particularly its dependence on the iPhone for health data and connectivity. It also reviews the recent demonstration of the device and discusses the lackluster performance of the Workout Buddy app, along with new features in iPad OS 26.

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