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846: State of Apple Watch 2026

April 26, 2026 · 1 h 29 min

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After brief thoughts on John Ternus becoming Apple's next CEO, we dive into the current state of Apple Watch. We explore our setups, faces, complications, apps, and what we hope to see improve.

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Stephen Robles
David Sparks

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Jim Metzendorf

The Fixer
Kerry Provanzano

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