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6 ways Apple is turning its watch into a mini iPhone

When the Apple Watch arrived back in 2015, it was very much an iPhone accessory. That’s steadily been changing with native apps and the addition of cellular support, but with watchOS 6, the Apple Watch barely needs an iPhone at all. Here are six ways Apple has made Apple Watch independent in watchOS 6.

1. You can install apps on your wrist

One of the

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