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Hybrid watch for notifications (lemmy.dbzer0.com)

submitted 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) by Johnpwrinkle@lemmy.dbzer0.com to c/privacy@lemmy.ml

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I’m moving from iPhone to a pixel/graphene. I currently have an Apple Watch and got into the habit of leaving my phone on my desk (WfH) and relying on the watch to let me know if I get a notification. I don’t really want/care about fitness tracking or even responding to messages and calls. Is there a watch/bracelet that will just alert me to a notification?

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[–] Ebby@lemmy.ssba.com 2 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Don't most? Even Fitbit does that for ages. You can select what apps to receive notifications from.

[–] Johnpwrinkle@lemmy.dbzer0.com 9 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Most do, but I’d prefer something that isn’t going to negate all the privacy I’m aiming for with something like graphene. Fitbit is owned by google, I would guess they’re pulling plenty information from those devices

[–] Ebby@lemmy.ssba.com 5 points 3 months ago

Totally right. Forgot what community I was in.