Slightly tongue in cheek but it’s actually fascinating.

  • Midnitte@beehaw.org
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    2 days ago

    The obvious is that it doesn’t require your phone, given the size (having a phablet can be awkward…), many exercisers prefer forgoing their phone when exercising - it’s why smartwatches will also have GPS and 5G

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      I understand the watch having these features more than a I do with the bike. My sis-in-law runs marathons. I get why a phone is undesirable when running. I don’t get why when cycling, as it can just be attached to the frame of the bike.

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        14 hours ago

        Wasn’t there a spate of phone camera stabilisers being broken/worn out because they were strapped to bikes?