People are wearing their Apple Watch on their ankles. Here's why

A photo of a man wearing an Apple Watch Ultra
(Image credit: Apple)

For anyone confused, I can confirm that the Apple Watch is designed to be worn on the wrist. It's a watch, not an ankle monitor for the probation service. But it seems some users beg to differ.

It's being reported that increasing numbers of people (perhaps around 10) have started wearing their Apple Watch on their ankles instead of on their wrists. A fashion fad, you may think. But it turns out that there's a more technical reason behind the unconventional use (see our guide to Apple Watch generations for an overview of the different models).

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Joe Foley

Joe is a regular freelance journalist and editor at Creative Bloq. He writes news, features and buying guides and keeps track of the best equipment and software for creatives, from video editing programs to monitors and accessories. A veteran news writer and photographer, he now works as a project manager at the London and Buenos Aires-based design, production and branding agency Hermana Creatives. There he manages a team of designers, photographers and video editors who specialise in producing visual content and design assets for the hospitality sector. He also dances Argentine tango.

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