Why is there no 'pocket mode'?

There should be a setting for when you can't wear you watch on your wrist - work / martial arts etc but you'd want to record your steps / activities.

Please create a pocket mode that will record steps etc when your watch is in your pocket.

Thanks,

Ghonet

Apple Watch

Posted on Mar 17, 2021 3:20 AM

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Mar 17, 2021 3:25 AM in response to Ghonet

Suggest it here;

https://www.apple.com/feedback/watch.html

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