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Joe Foley

People are wearing their Apple Watch on their ankles. Here's why

A photo of a man wearing an Apple Watch Ultra.

For anyone confused, I can confirm that the Apple Watch is designed to be worn on the wrist. It's a watch, not an ankle monitor for the probation service. But it seems some users beg to differ.

It's being reported that increasing numbers of people (perhaps around 10) have started wearing their Apple Watch on their ankles instead of on their wrists. A fashion fad, you may think. But it turns out that there's a more technical reason behind the unconventional use (see our guide to Apple Watch generations for an overview of the different models).

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