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Free app revives abandoned smartwatches after maker support ends
Original: This free app keeps your smartwatch alive after the company abandons it
A free app is letting owners keep using smartwatches after their manufacturers stop providing software support. The tool offers a way to extend the life of devices that would otherwise become obsolete when the company behind them abandons updates. Coverage highlights growing frustration with short support lifespans for wearable gadgets and interest in community-made solutions that keep older hardware usable.
Why now: People are frustrated that smartwatch makers drop software support quickly, making tools that extend device life timely and appealing.
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