Ethan Xu (10) | STAFF REPORTER
“And it’s also a comprehensive health and fitness device.” That was the introduction of the Apple Watch all the way back in 2014. Smartwatches were advertised as this wonderful mini computer that was on your wrist, a multifunctional timepiece. While it was sold as a mini-wearable phone, another key selling point was fitness tracking. However, as smartwatches evolved, they also got many other features, mostly all unrelated to health. This then begs the question: are smartwatches hindering individual health, or are they truly helpful? In short, smartwatches don’t help the individual’s health at all. This is because the health features are so overshadowed that they don’t serve an important purpose.