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Pebble 2 Duo <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Pebble 2 Duo is available now for $149, in both black and white colors. The watch is extremely light and affordable, lasts for weeks, and features a vibrant and active development community. You’ll miss out on some common health-tracking tools, and the buttons are not the most […] More

The Apple Watch SE 3 (left), Apple Watch Ultra 3 (middle), Apple Watch Series 11 (right). Nina Raemont/ZDNETAn Apple Watch is one of those iPhone accessories that, dare I say, is underrated. Before I tested them out, I had the same thought that many of my phone-obsessed peers did: why do I need a second screen around my wrist? I’m already addicted to the big screen in my pocket. Then, I began running, tracking my weight-lifting sessions at the gym, and learning about all of the health features the smartwatch has to offer. I also used my Apple Watch during the workday and found it helpful for receiving messages while I was away from my laptop. I also learned about a new movement to turn those tiny smartwatches into fully functional dumb phones, leaving the actual phone at home. It became clear: I finally understood why someone would want a second screen around their wrist. Also: The best Apple Watch deals to shop right nowThat didn’t address the other, more pressing question: do I have the money to spend $300 on a smartwatch? The answer to that is: You don’t need to spend $300.  More

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