GADGETS
Live Rewind
Apple's new Watch audio feature can replay what you just heard. Should you worry?
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WHAT IT DOES
A short memory
It buffers recent ambient audio so you can rewind a sentence you missed.
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HOW IT WORKS
On-device buffer
The pitch: a rolling local cache — not a cloud diary of your day.
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THE RISK
Always listening?
Any always-on mic feature invites the same question: who controls the buffer?
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IN INDIA
What to check
Review Watch privacy settings, mic indicators, and when the feature is armed.
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VERDICT
Useful, with eyes open
Great for missed directions — turn it off in sensitive rooms.
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AKDOO TECH
Full Live Rewind explainer
How the feature works, privacy controls, and India context.
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