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Originally Posted by Z-man
Counterpoint: Pockets and purses are not going away anytime soon. So the need to eliminate the 'shortcomings' of a product that requires a pocket or purse (or armband for the atheletes out there) isn't a big selling point.
You can argue that you free up pocket space with the smartwatch - but for what purpose?
- To put money in there instead? No - you will be using Apple Pay, Google Pay, or some other NFC technology.
- To put your keys in your pocket? No - your smartphone will have the ability to unlock your house and car doors, and start your car.
- To put notes in your pocket? No - all smartphones have digital notepads.
So a smartwatch will eliminate the need for a pocket - but unless you are part of a nudist colony, your pocket won't be going anywhere soon... So to me, this argument holds no lint (but my pocket does!!) 
-Z-man. |
Not everyone wears jackets, baggies and cargo shorts everywhere. Dresses and skirts have no pockets, yoga pants ditto, skinny jeans only have pockets in theory, etc.
In your scenario - don't need pockets for money, keys, or notes because all these are handled by the smartphone - well then, if the only reason clothes have pockets is to hold the smartphone, then we're only one step from doing away with the need for pockets altogether!