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edent on Aug 9, 2025 | parent | context | favorite | on: I bought a £16 smartwatch just because it used USB...

Why do you charge your phone on the bus? You've never left the house and realised you're running low on battery?

graemep on Aug 9, 2025 | [–]

A smartwatch is very different from a phone. its less important to have it working, it charges faster, and the battery lasts a lot longer - several days of normal use is typical.

amelius on Aug 9, 2025 | [–]

I mean your smartphone can take over the functionality of your watch if absolutely necessary?

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