Apple Watch comes up in 3 chapters across 3 episodes of The Jonnie Jensen Show, from March 2021 to May 2021.
Apple Watch Features and Contactless Payment Adoption
One host explains how to use the Apple Wallet feature on an Apple Watch after the other host admits to not knowing how to "beep" for payments. They discuss the convenience of NFC technology, with one participant noting they haven't seen their physical debit card in six months. The segment also covers birthday gift planning involving children and a partner.
Wearable Technology and Quantified Self Trends
The discussion explores the evolution of health tracking from basic wearables like Fitbit and Apple Watch to internal biological data. Grierson shares a personal anecdote about a "happiness drive" where daily exercise led to improvements in sleep, libido, and specific biomarkers. This trend toward the "quantified self" is presented as the next logical step in consumer health, moving from tracking steps to tracking internal biological truths.
Apple Watch vs Fitbit for Sleep and Fitness Tracking
The hosts compare their experiences with wearable fitness technology, specifically the transition from Fitbit to the Apple Watch. One host describes purchasing a used Apple Watch on eBay and the initial challenges of managing battery life due to background app downloads. They discuss the utility of these devices for tracking steps, heart rate, and sleep cycles, despite some confusion over how the Apple Watch calculates time spent in bed versus actual sleep.
