Wearing an Apple Watch on the Ankle? New Report Explains the Trend

[DENZIE]

My parole finished.. so Ive also felt right at home wearing my watch on my ankle too.

 

[yuba]

I have done this for boxing and kettlebell workouts for some time—a few years at least

 

[tennisproha]

Apple refuses to cater to people with sensitive skin, so this is what we have to settle for. A surface level support article and plastic bands is all a trillion dollar company has to offer.

 

[quietstormSD]

Some people do this when they are not allowed to wear smart watches/phones at their jobs so they can still keep track of steps.

 

[SMH4KIDIOT]

Not that I really care, but the person in the original post never brought up blacks or race.

You obviously do care otherwise you wouldn't be trying to play devil's advocate for a "clearly" dog whistle. (oxymoron i know)

And not just black people sag their pants. I got a good laugh out of an adult white male I saw a couple of nights ago with his pants around his thighs and a belt to keep them there.

You're focusing on the literal words and completely ignoring the cultural context. The person relies on stereotypes often associated with Black people. Whether they said "Black people" or not is irrelevant; the implication was clear. Your anecdote doesn't change that.

Such lunacy is clearly not race specific.

People have different ways of dressing and that's Ok.

I’ll keep my pants around my waist and my watch on my wrist, thank you.

The article outlines why some might find it useful to wear an Apple watch on their ankle, it is a fitness device that you can technically wear anywhere given the appropriate strap.

Moreover, what does wearing an Apple watch on the ankle have to do with sagging and carrying boombox?

 

[thosmatthews]

Just had to check the date to see if it was 1st April.

 

[pdaholic]

You obviously do care otherwise you wouldn't be trying to play devil's advocate for a "clearly" dog whistle. (oxymoron i know)

You're focusing on the literal words and completely ignoring the cultural context. The person relies on stereotypes often associated with Black people. Whether they said "Black people" or not is irrelevant; the implication was clear. Your anecdote doesn't change that.

People have different ways of dressing and that's Ok.

The article outlines why some might find it useful to wear an Apple watch on their ankle, it is a fitness device that you can technically wear anywhere given the appropriate strap.

Moreover, what does wearing an Apple watch on the ankle have to do with sagging and carrying boombox?

You used the word “black”. Try not to get yourself so worked-up.

 

[anthogag]

This is what happens when people stop wearing watches and use the smartphone for time. They see this strange device with a strap and put it on the leg.

 

[Mrjoedot]

commit a crime and perhaps, the police will give you one for free. no need to wait for Apple

 

[Kar98]

If you want to wear a pulse meter on your legs, why would you choose an Apple watch for it?
You can’t use 90% of its features there.

Not with THAT attitude!

 

[gagarin]

Well that is new low for a tech journalism I guess

 

[lovehateapple]

I wonder if wearing an apple watch on the ankle interferes with fall detection?

 

[Octavius8]

The algorithms are designed for considering the movment in the arms, not the ankles.
would they do the same with a Casio or an Omega?.

 

[Deacon-Blues]

Of all the stupid trends I have seen, this is one of them.

 

[svish]

Interesting to see this new trend. As long as it works for the person, don't see any reason to not do this. Not sure whether Apple will release a support document about wearing the watch on the ankle.

 

[geta]

And what if your ankles are already busy with other bracelets containing sensors…? Will Apple Watch can fit and work as well? 🤔

 

[Stiksi]

Something tells me there is significant overlap between this and people who sag their pants, and possibly people who bring Bluetooth speakers on trains.

”I dislike all these things, so they must be the same people.”

And what if your ankles are already busy with other bracelets containing sensors…? Will Apple Watch can fit and work as well? 🤔

Both your ankles? Someone’s been busy 😂

Only in America….

No, I just tried it and it’s available in the EU as well. Not sure if it’s very useful to go ankle if you don’t have to, but it’s not region locked.

 

[Javah]

I would love to have another place to wear my Apple Watch. My watch gets in the way when I work out with kettlebells and pull-up straps. I can work around it, but sometimes it's nicer to wear it somewhere else.

If Apple tested the watch on the ankle, like on the wrist, I would be interested in the results. Then, it might be a solution for me and many others, but only during workouts. I use it to find the time, among other things.

 

[P_Watt]

Over a sock?.

 

[xaanaax]

Interesting, I wonder where else I could wear it as a guy🤔 Maybe there will be another article here soon.

 

[dontwalkhand]

”I dislike all these things, so they must be the same people.”

Both your ankles? Someone’s been busy 😂

No, I just tried it and it’s available in the EU as well. Not sure if it’s very useful to go ankle if you don’t have to, but it’s not region locked.

Whether you agree with my statement or not, you can't tell me you don't dislike people who play bluetooth speakers on trains.

 

[Arsenikdote]

You used the word “black”. Try not to get yourself so worked-up.

Some people, like me, sometimes, but not always, get worked up when other people don't show empathy or consideration for other people. Your original comment proposes that a person who used a stereotype doesn't have an impact because specific words were not used. However, it does have impact and the post you are replying to in this latest reply clearly states the WHY and HOW of the impact. It shows how your original reply is problematic. In this latest reply you completely ignore any of the points made and instead try and deflect the conversation all while trying to shift focus away from yourself and your problematic statements.

Just wanted you to know that I wasn't distracted from your problematic statements. Also SMH4KIDIOT is not working themselves up, your problematic statements are for very clearly defined reasons.

 

[pdaholic]

Some people, like me, sometimes, but not always, get worked up when other people don't show empathy or consideration for other people. Your original comment proposes that a person who used a stereotype doesn't have an impact because specific words were not used. However, it does have impact and the post you are replying to in this latest reply clearly states the WHY and HOW of the impact. It shows how your original reply is problematic. In this latest reply you completely ignore any of the points made and instead try and deflect the conversation all while trying to shift focus away from yourself and your problematic statements.

Just wanted you to know that I wasn't distracted from your problematic statements. Also SMH4KIDIOT is not working themselves up, your problematic statements are for very clearly defined reasons.

Nah, you’re two peas in a pod. The original poster never used race, and that was my point. Keep using the word “problematic” and try not to get yourself so worked-up as well.

 

[Arsenikdote]

Nah, you’re two peas in a pod. The original poster never used race, and that was my point. Keep using the word “problematic” and try not to get yourself so worked-up as well.

More distraction from your callous and apathetic response. We are definitely two peas in a pod in terms of caring that our words impact others. How far does that go? It various by person on how far they want to take it. Some could argue it is often taken too far. Some would argue not far enough. But words matter, communication matters.

If someone says "we don't want your kind around here" it can mean the same things as "we don't want black people around here" without using the word black. Your argument is shallow and naive.

And while I know your concern over my well being is another dishonest deflection, I am only as "worked-up" as you are in the conversation. Do you need to take a break from this conversation?

 

[pdaholic]

More distraction from your callous and apathetic response. We are definitely two peas in a pod in terms of caring that our words impact others. How far does that go? It various by person on how far they want to take it. Some could argue it is often taken too far. Some would argue not far enough. But words matter, communication matters.

If someone says "we don't want your kind around here" it can mean the same things as "we don't want black people around here" without using the word black. Your argument is shallow and naive.

And while I know your concern over my well being is another dishonest deflection, I am only as "worked-up" as you are in the conversation. Do you need to take a break from this conversation?

Yep, call me apathetic because I don’t really care about your ridiculous off-topic ranting. I don’t need a break, I’m quite fine. You keep replying and getting flustered and I’ll keep enjoying the good laugh you’re giving me! 😂