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John-Anthony Disotto

Apple Watch notifications were sending me crazy — so I bought this 'dumb' smart Casio G-Shock for iPhone and have never looked back

Casio G-Shock Bluetooth iPhone.

I love the Apple Watch. It’s a fantastic piece of kit that has helped me live a healthier life since I first bought the Series 0 in 2015. I love that it gives me all the information I need on my wrist and helps me live a healthier lifestyle by tracking my activity. 

Recently, however, my digital life has become a bit overwhelming with too many notifications and the FOMO of missing out on them that stops me from taking back control. I'd been living with one of the best Apple Watch models, the sumptuous Apple Watch Ultra 2, but decided to go cold turkey and get rid of my favorite smartwatch altogether — opting for a more traditional watch instead.

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