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Square vs. Round Watch Displays: Why Apple Chose Rectangular for Better Readability

Square vs. Round Watch Displays: Why Apple Chose Rectangular for Better Readability
  • Elias Voss
  • Elias Voss

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Apple chose a rectangular watch face not for style, but because it shows more information clearly, uses screen space efficiently, and works better with real-world data like messages, calendars, and health stats. Round watches waste pixels and force scrolling. The math doesn’t lie.

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