Networking News 15 January 2026

January 19, 2026, 1:34 PM EST. Two years away from wearables, a once-anti-watch author dipped back into the Apple Watch. The piece follows a Galaxy Watch 4 Classic user who quit smartwatches due to constant buzzing, overlapping notifications, and the dual chargers burden. After pairing with an iPhone out of curiosity, the author finds the Apple Watch offers a polished experience, powered by features like the rings that prompt activity without nagging, and a more intuitive interface. The skepticism toward Wear OS and Google's Gemini is acknowledged, while the author notes data fatigue and the lack of a universal charging standard (USB-C) as major pain points. Poll results show a split: many had quit, most always wore one, or returned later. The comeback reflects a reframe of daily use and convenience in a connected life.