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		edent 3 days ago \| 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 3 days ago | [–]

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 3 days ago | [–]

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

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