TikTok Trend: Apple Watches on Ankles

CosmicTaco · 2025-02-11T10:52:23.712374+05:30

- A New York Times report reveals a viral TikTok trend of wearing Apple Watches on ankles for better sensor readings. - Reasons include small wrists, job restrictions, and wrist tattoos affecting the watch's functionality. - Apple has not commented, but the trend precedes the launch of Powerbeats Pro 2 with heart-rate monitoring. Source: [TechCrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2025/02/10/tiktok-influencers-are-wearing-apple-watches-on-their-ankles/)

A New York Times report reveals a viral TikTok trend of wearing Apple Watches on ankles for better sensor readings.
Reasons include small wrists, job restrictions, and wrist tattoos affecting the watch's functionality.
Apple has not commented, but the trend precedes the launch of Powerbeats Pro 2 with heart-rate monitoring.

Source: TechCrunch