The Evolving Significance of the Apple Watch

The Apple Watch has undergone massive changes since its introduction in 2014. This week, Stephen and David review some of that history, then launch into a conversation of the platform's strengths and weaknesses and how they use their Watches.

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Watch Apps Mentioned

• CarrotWeather
• Todoist
• Overcast
• WatchSmith
• Drafts
• Strava
• OmniFocus
• PCalc
• Sleep++
• Sleep Cycle
• Fantastical
• CalZones
• Due
• Geneva Moon
• Pedometer++
• theScore

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