Digital Minimalism: A Week of Apple Watch Only
Challenging the iPhone Norm with a Watch-Sized Window to the World
Nov. 10, 2023 - Willem L. Middelkoop
Imagine a week without your smartphone, replaced solely by the sleek simplicity of a smartwatch. This week I did this, leaving my smartphone behind and letting an Apple Watch take the helm. Many hail this as a liberating escape from our attention-seeking digital sidekicks, but does it truly live up to the hype? Join me on this intriguing journey, where technology meets minimalism, and discover whether less really can be more.
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