Fitbit solved a big annoyance with wearables; why won’t Google or Apple follow?

Android Apps & Games – Android Authority

The bane of my existence as a techie is switching my primary phone. I have to set aside an entire day to get things done properly since I always do a clean install — no backups or restores. I wouldn’t want to carry over any residual bug or issue from one device to another and thus unfairly judge the new phone.

Between installing apps, logging in and setting up preferences, transferring WhatsApp, making sure my Bluetooth headset and buds are paired, configuring any smart home gadget that requires geolocation or local control, and more, there’s so much to do… until I hit one final roadblock: my wearables.

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