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NOTE Wearable devices aren’t designed to replace a smartphone, only

augment it by handling some of the simpler functions. Some tasks are hard or

impossible to perform on a wearable device. If you wonder why we don’t

group wearables such as fitness monitors with the purpose-built devices

discussed earlier, the difference is the standalone nature of the purpose-built

devices.

Smart Watches A smart watch minimizes the effort of frequent smartphone

tasks such as notifications, time, messages, weather, controlling music

playback, and fitness tracking. Figure 24-6 shows a typical smart watch, the

Apple Watch.

Figure 24-6 Apple Watch

Fitness Monitors A growing number of fitness monitors or trackers aim to

help you meet your fitness goals. Some of the most common fitness tracker

features are counting your steps using accelerometers, registering your heart

rate through sensors, using the Global Positioning System (GPS) network to

track your exercise, and providing vibration tools to remind you to get

moving. Fitness monitors come in two common forms: fobs that clip to your

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