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watchOS 11: The MacStories Review

Credits

This is my first year reviewing watchOS, and it is by far the biggest project I’ve ever undertaken. It could not have been done without chocolate, the music of Eels, and the following people (cats are people):

  • L&L, my girls. Thank you for the amazing love and support you always give me, as well as making me laugh more than anyone possibly could.
  • Nina and Ella, for keeping me company while I wrote and bringing me that dead mouse once.
  • My family, and in particular my parents, for the lifelong support of my nerdy tendencies. Thanks for introducing me to a Macintosh 30 years ago, Dad.
  • Federico and John, for your patience, support, and for having faith in me to do this. You constantly inspire.
  • Devon, for being an incredible editor and offering suggestions that are genuinely helping me do good words and write more pretty.
  • Niléane, we’ve been on the team for a year now, and it’s been so much fun doing it with you.
  • Paul Stockton, for walking around for ages trying to test out a feature for me.
  • Jonathan (no, the other one), for getting me that Vitals screenshot.
  • All the app developers for doing awesome work and in particular those who sent me betas to test.
  • Ulysses, Remind Me Faster, Shortcuts, Apple Notes, Reeder Classic, Omnivore, Photoshop, and Blender. Awesome apps that got this done.
  • Everyone at Apple who keeps plugging away at these great features for the Apple Watch. Can’t wait to see what’s next (sleep debt tracking and recovery scores?!)
  • Every Club MacStories member for supporting everything we do here.
  • Our amazing Discord members. As Community Manager, you make it easy; I’ve not come close to kicking any of you. You’re so nice, smart, and considerate of one another. The Internet could learn a lot from you.

And of course, you, dear reader. You made it this far and even read the credits. Kudos. You get a gold star and my eternal gratitude.

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