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ANew York Times articlehas recently revealed that some people prefer to wear their Apple Watches on their ankle.

What would possess someone to do this?

Apple Watch Series 10 keyboard.

There are a variety of reasons.

Putting your Apple Watch on your ankle is way less secure than putting it on your wrist.

Do you go over sock?

Apple Watch Ultra 2 on wrist showing a timer

Damage

I dont stub my fingers very often, but I stub my toesall the time.

You cant even read the time when your Apple Watch is wrapped around your ankle.

Apple Pay

You cant pay for things with your leg.

Garmin Instinct 3 next to the Apple Watch Ultra 2

I am not explaining this any further.

All of Apples heart rate data tech and algorithmic technology is rated for use with its wrist.

Some people seem to believe wearing your Apple Watch on your ankle gives you more accurate step counting.

Apple Watch Series 9 side view

This is obviously silly.

Your Apple Watch tracks your steps based on your bodys movement as measured from your wrist.

Theyre lighter, cheaper, and more ergonomic.

The Gentler Streak app running on an Apple Watch Series 10.

Garmin Instinct 3 next to the Apple Watch Ultra 2

Apple Watch SEries 10 activity monitor