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Handwashing Tracking

Why did apple implement a handwashing tracking feature when they say you're not supposed to expose your watch to soapy water?

Apple Watch Series 5

Posted on Mar 18, 2023 3:12 PM

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Posted on Mar 18, 2023 4:57 PM

Because when washing your hands you shouldn’t necessarily be getting the actual watch wet. Apple Watch Series 4 and later detects hand washing by using the microphones and motion sensors built in. Therefore, there is no need for the Watch to get wet at all.

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Handwashing Tracking

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