apple watch shipments declining since 2022

  • dwazou@lemm.ee
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    3 days ago

    Wonderful news. That means less electronic junk to recycle, much less pollution.

    I’m actually quiet happy to own a dumbphone and no smartwatch. Having a powerful Linux laptop is great, but I came to the conclusion humans need low-tech for their mental health. Not having tech around me helps me focus, go on nice walks, write what’s on my mind and read books. I just feel happier.

    If you aren’t careful, the things you own can end up owning you.

    • Oxysis/Oxy@lemmy.blahaj.zone
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      3 days ago

      As much as I dislike Windows and smartphones the current nature of the world is that that are all necessities for most people.

      Windows just has so many programs built up with it over the years and it’s really hard to convince people to jump to Linux and deal with all the compatibility problems. Things are getting better, but right now it’s like real time raytracing with how it’s perpetually 4-5 years away from being realistic.

      Smartphones are an absolute necessity for the vast majority of people. If you don’t have a laptop or some other computer your phone is likely the only way you are able to apply for jobs nowadays. It’s also the easiest way to access your banking services with plenty of banks offering online banking now. Let alone social media and how important that has become in everyday life. Sure dumb phones can handle calling, texting and voicemail but for most people that isn’t enough anymore.

      Our mental health and the demands of the modern world are at odds. I doubt we can or will ever go back to simpler technology because of the way things are in the world.

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      3 days ago

      Ironically, owning a smart watch is what helps me keep focused. I can put my phone down and not be tempted to look at things on it. The watch will alert me if I get a call and only certain notifications go to it while my phone stays parked somewhere else in the house.

      Honestly, I’ve been tempted to get an LTE one and stop owning a smart phone… the only thing holding me back is my job requiring one.

      • JiveTurkey@lemmy.world
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        3 days ago

        Or you could set this up on your phone. It sounds sort of nonsensical to say you need to focus and not be distracted by your phone while also finding a way to keep yourself distracted by your phone. Maybe try being without any of it and learn to exist apart from it instead of finding increasingly smaller devices to keep you connected at all times.