846: State of Apple Watch 2026

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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Apple Watch Band Tray - AppleUnsold (appleunsold.com/watch-band-tray)
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