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Apple seeks a path to getting 2 of its best watches back on shelves during a bitter patent dispute (apnews.com)

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 10 months ago

Other people have already responded, but I wanted to add my two cents because I use mine as a disability support. It was paid for out of my National Disability Insurance Scheme plan here in Australia, and they’re known for being tough about the things they will cover.

Calling or texting formal & informal supports to ask for help when without my phone or it dies.
Medication reminders I can’t miss.
Metrics like: Walking Speed, Step Length, Asymmetry, Steadiness and Double Support Time that help my Physio and OT with assessment and therapy. Important because I use a cane or walking frame 95% of the time.
Detailed heart data that helped me have my POTS diagnosed. Heart meds have helped me be able to exercise way more without tachycardia.
Paying without needing to juggle things with one hand (using cane in other hand).
Smart home control for things like lights, blinds/curtains, fans, aircon, heating, TVs, computers always on my wrist.
Sleep & Exercise tracking help me feel validated when my body hurts more than usual.