The Apple Watch's Biggest Weakness Makes the Best Case for an Apple Ring
The Apple Watch has a problem no software update can fix. It's still the most accurate wearable I've tested, but needing to recharge it daily means it often gets stuck on a charger overnight, which is when some of the most valuable health metrics are collected.
As wearables increasingly compete on long-term health insights instead of workout stats alone, battery life is Apple's biggest weakness. Smart rings like the Oura Ring and screenless bands like the Whoop and Fitbit Air have carved out a niche by doing the opposite of the Apple Watch: disappearing. They stay on your body for a week or more at a time, collecting health trends that a smartwatch misses while it's sitting on a charger.
I've tested dozens of wearables, and recommend the Apple Watch over other smartwatches because it consistently comes out on top in my heart rate testing. But despite years of...
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