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Anko Smart Watch $10 (Was $50, Limited Stores) in-Store only (limited stock) @ Kmart

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Anko Smart Watch $10 (Was $50, Limited Stores) in-Store only (limited stock) @ Kmart
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linkindan on 06/02/2024 - 18:42 kmart.com.au (11458 clicks)
Last edited 06/02/2024 - 20:58 by 1 other user

My doctor nearly had a stroke yesterday when she saw my blood pressure and wants me to monitor it and take readings daily. She suggested a FitBit or smart watch and this seemed cheap enough - the reviews online that mentioned the blood pressure component said it worked well (most of the negative reviews seem to be people expecting too much of a cheap smart watch).

NOTE - I am not relying on this for my health. I have weekly appointments with my GP and this is just to record the basic data to show any spikes or or areas of concern.

This seems to be its final clearance price, no stock close to me but in stock a few hours away and seems to be some around the place too.

From the website
Monitor your daily activity, heart rate, sleep cycle any many more using this smart watch.

Product Details

Includes 1 x round smartwatch and 1 x 2 pin charging cable
Dimensions/Size:
Overall dimensions: 26.5cm (L) x 0.7cm (H) x 4.3cm (W)
Screen size: 1.28-inch
Power source:
Input: DC 5V 1A
Battery information: 200mAh (capacity)
Material:
Watch band: Silicone
Watch body: Zinc alloy
Magnetic charging cable: Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) and polyvinyl chloride (PVC)
PCBA: Flame retardant (FR4)
Battery: Lithium-ion
Screen: Thin film transistor (TFT)
Colour: Black
Features

Round shaped dial
1.28-inch HD colour full touch screen
Built in heart rate monitor, deep sleep monitor, blood oxygen test, blood pressure test
Display SMS, call and app notifications
IP67 dust and water resistant
Compatible with iOS 9.0, Android 4.4 or later, with Bluetooth 4.0 or above
USB plug
Bluetooth enabled
Gallery of clock faces for every occasion
Multi-sport mode

Electrical & Electronics Anko Smartwatch

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Kmart
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  • spy on 06/02/2024 - 18:43
    -1

    Battery is a big dud on these. I think some reviews are indicative of this.

  • misterbung on 06/02/2024 - 18:43
    +47

    Yeeeaaah I'm not sure a $10 smart watch is going to have the fidelity you are looking for to keep an eye on your health…

    • linkindan on 06/02/2024 - 18:47
      +8

      It’s only to record the data, and if there’s a major spike I’ll have some sort of notice
      I’m still going to weekly appointments and not solely relying on this by any means

      And my blood pressure is high because of issues with my neighbours, landlord and police that are being dealt with at VCAT soon

      • misterbung on 06/02/2024 - 18:48
        +20

        Fair. Hopefully the bargain hunting dopamine hit helped at least

        • linkindan on 06/02/2024 - 18:50
          +3

          I was quite surprised when I saw $10, but reduced from $50 was what made me buy it (because 1, bargain, and 2, it’s not so cheap that you question if it will last to the car)

          • FredAstair on 22/03/2024 - 08:33

            @linkindan: Hey.. following up on how the watch went for you.

            I bought 2 (only used 1 so far).

            Things I experienced:

            1) Incorrect time shown several times:
            example: showed 8:50pm at 7am in the morning

            2) stopped working:
            after showerings. Looked like it has been water damaged, but not sure.

            Hoping it was just my bad luck, but wondering if you had better luck.

      • scrimshaw on 06/02/2024 - 19:19
        +25

        I have a Galaxy Watch4 that measures blood pressure. When you use it for the first time, it tells you to sit down next to a proper blood pressure monitor, take a measurement while you're relaxed, and in that same session, record in your watch what your systolic and diastolic pressure numbers were.

        You're instructed to calibrate it against a proper blood pressure monitor every 4 weeks because these watches use a method called "photoplethysmography" (or PPG). It's a low cost, noninvasive way of measuring the volume and intensity of blood flow through your veins — as your heart beats, the LED lights shining into your skin is reflected and picked up by a sensor. The watch then measures the tiny changes in brightness over time and that's how it produces measurable data.

        The big drawback with this technique is that these measurements only indicate a relative change in blood pressure — it can’t tell you your absolute blood pressure (as traditionally expressed in millimeters of mercury). In order to even make an accurate guess, it has to be calibrated with a traditional blood pressure device once a month.

        See https://www.androidpolice.com/blood-pressure-smartwatches/ for a full read on how it works. TLDR it's just complicated

        You should not be buying this Kmart watch for the purpose of monitoring BP or even heart rate because it's very likely to just feed you random numbers and make you believe you're getting actual data, when it might be just garbage info.

        Only the cuff-based BP monitors will produce accurate results and even then you have to get the cuffs around your arm just right.

        • bargaino on 06/02/2024 - 19:30
          +9

          I tested it by measuring when my BP was raised.
          The watch still reported close to what it was calibrated at, did not detect the change.

          Think about it: if continuous non-invasive BP reading were really possible, hospitals would have them for every ICU and CCU bed. Money would be no object. But no, they still use nurses with inflatable cuffs.

      • M00Cow on 06/02/2024 - 19:20

        It’s only to record the data, and if there’s a major spike I’ll have some sort of notice

        yep, a baseline and then measure the variations. it's the variations that they're interested more then the actual numbers,.so they can find the delta (changes) and how big they are.

        • onlinepred on 06/02/2024 - 19:29
          +6

          As long as the data they want doesn’t have to be accurate in the slightest, basically unusable, then that would work well.

          • M00Cow on 06/02/2024 - 19:45

            @onlinepred: they can see patterns, then go, yep that need further investigation with a proper medical grade device.

            • onlinepred on 06/02/2024 - 23:10
              +2

              @M00Cow: Ah turns out it was the device that made those patterns. Not your heart.

        • bean_counter on 06/02/2024 - 19:32

          Also reliant on what you calibrate it against being reasonably accurate too.

      • INFIDEL on 06/02/2024 - 20:16
        +1

        I’m still going to weekly appointments and not solely relying on this by any means

        OP can have BP measured weekly @GP.
        That's the obvious place to check the smart watch against the GP's sphygmomanometer measurement.

        If it's not accurate & reliable - return!

        For your case, a cuff style BP meter, used regularly (plus times of stress), would give a better indication of high blood pressure issues. Discuss with your GP. Some may loan you the device.

        But note blood pressure measurements can be affected by ordinary daily activities like drinking coffee or taking a bath! (Or going to the GP!)

        And my blood pressure is high because of issues

        Possibly useful to give an indication (trend) if BP is elevated mainly at those times.
        If it is, do something to alleviate stress & use stress lowering methods to deal with it.

        Bought a bluetooth cuff style BP meter on clearance for $15 from Kmart. Took along to GP & checked measurement. Almost identical measurement. GP was impressed. Regularly recheck.

      • Icecold5000 on 06/02/2024 - 20:44
        +1

        The data needs to be accurate. In respect to health cost should not be issue so do yourself and your family a favour and spend a bit more ffs.

      • PuppieWayne on 06/02/2024 - 20:47
        +1

        You'll get a spike from flipping your wrist to read the watch. This watch will not give you a BP reading.

        I know it's only $10 - but that's 10 frozen coke you've missed out on buying to purchase this watch that is as accurate as you drawing bp numbers on your wrist with a crayon.

      • eggboi on 06/02/2024 - 21:35

        unless you have a major spike and it doesn't capture it, precisely because these cheaper smart watches discard anomalous readings to mask their terrible accuracy.

      • Franc-T on 07/02/2024 - 00:23

        Im not sure I would trust a kmart $10 watch to tell the time, and as scrimshaw below stated '…You should not be buying this Kmart watch for the purpose of monitoring BP or even heart rate because it's very likely to just feed you random numbers and make you believe you're getting actual data, when it might be just garbage info….'

        Get a much more expensive watch, or get a BPM monitor and fire it up a few times a day. Under $100 from amazon should do.

    • shutuptakemymoney101 on 06/02/2024 - 19:38
      +1

      Are you sure? Iirc Anko brand is part of the LVMH group so there is an expectation of quality.

    • wisdomtooth on 07/02/2024 - 15:14

      This sort of comment should be grounds for OzB expulsion 😄

      What's the point of joining a bargain forum, if you're just going to take prices at face value?!

  • Savabuck on 06/02/2024 - 18:45
    +2

    Like Misterbung said -
    Disclaimer: This is not a medical device. Included health features (heart rate monitor, deep sleep monitor, blood oxygen test and blood pressure test) are for information purposes only and should not be used to diagnose or monitor any medical conditions. Consult with your doctor regarding any health concerns.

    • banana365 on 06/02/2024 - 19:27

      I hate those "for information purposes only" disclaimers. Of course it's for that. Do they put the same disclaimer on the time it displays? If it's not to be trusted then don't claim it as information. "For entertainment purposes only" might be more accurate, or even "to give you one more thing to be worried about when it shows the wrong readings".

      • Savabuck on 06/02/2024 - 20:26

        Yeah, of course we buy this type of thing for this functionality. I made the comment thought because of the OP's description saying he had a serious medical condion and his doctor wanted him to take daily reading of his blood pressure. Just saying that I'd not be relying on something like this for that purpose.

    • ireadtermsofuse on 06/02/2024 - 20:47
      +3

      Uh oh, my heart stopped………….. ahh there it goes

      • linkindan on 06/02/2024 - 21:27
        +1

        Bacon up that sausage!

      • park on 06/02/2024 - 23:13
        +1

        Keep chuggin', Barn

  • scrimshaw on 06/02/2024 - 18:46
    +7

    Reviews says the companion app that you download from the app store contains ads. It will flash full page interstitials from Temu, online casinos and Facebook. Also confirmed by an Ozbargainer.

    https://www.ozbargain.com.au/comment/14916536/redir

    The watch might be cheap, but that's only because it's subsidized by adware.

    • linkindan on 06/02/2024 - 18:48
      +2

      Yeah I saw that one, thought it was odd
      See what the ad blockers and VPN do aha

    • wisdomtooth on 07/02/2024 - 15:16

      The app is crAPP,
      The watch is good.

  • Caramel Please on 06/02/2024 - 18:48
    +6

    I would not trust any reading from a smart watch that is cheap. The sensors in them are absolutely trash and the power from the batter also has issue powering the sensors in some of the cheap brands, plus the battery it self not having enough charge. I use a Fit Bit Charge 6 and the stats are very accurate, it doesnt do blood pressure as that is not something id trust with a watch anyway.There is a reason that the two main brands of smart watches people buy are Garmin and Fitbit. Nice of you to share the deal with people though, just giving my opinion on smart watches for anyone considering them.

    • bargaino on 06/02/2024 - 19:02
      +11

      I wouldn't trust blood pressure readings from an expensive watch either. They are all garbage.
      I thought my Galaxy watch would be useful, but no. It is a fraud.
      Apple at least has the integrity not to pretend their watch can measure BP. Though it does have a functioning ECG.

      Just buy an upper-arm cuff blood pressure meter. (Wrist ones are far trickier to use correctly.)
      They only cost like $50.

      This will do: https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/828758

    • wisdomtooth on 07/02/2024 - 15:18

      I stopped at:

      I would not trust any reading from a smart watch that is cheap.

      What's the point of joining a bargain forum, if you're just going to take prices at face value?! 🙄

      This sort of comment should be grounds for OzB expulsion 😄

      • Caramel Please on 07/02/2024 - 23:07

        Thats your perspective, now look at mine. I would buy a Fitbit or Garmin at a bargain, hence joining a bargain forum. If you want to buy a cheap smart watch for an even cheaper price, go for it. With all products there is a threshold of a shit item and something decent, its for the collective to decide what that threshold is, and unfortunately not a single smart watch that is $100 or less are worth it according to users, hence why I provided insight. Fit Bit Charge 6 which has their most accurate senors was recently on sale from $260 to $180ish, Garmins are also on sale posted here a lot, they are way more expensive though.

        I know your comment was just adding to discussion and had some tongue and cheek added in which ill do the same, when I see people posting the macbook deals and I see their already insane price and the insanely expensive sale prices still, it grinds my gears and think how stupid can people be. We all have different tiers of items and prices though.

        • wisdomtooth on 08/02/2024 - 14:50

          @Caramel Please:

          With all products there is a threshold of a shit item and something decent, its for the collective to decide what that threshold is

          Also @Caramel Please:

          We all have different tiers of items and prices though.

          You, sir, are a fountain of contradiction 😄

          • Caramel Please on 08/02/2024 - 16:34

            @wisdomtooth: The first quote emphasises a collective perspective, implying that there's a societal threshold for product quality. The second quote acknowledges that there are individual differences in preferences and financial capacities. Together, they reflect the idea that while there's a collective ideaology of quality standards, there's also room for diverse individual preferences within those boundaries. In the context of cheap and terrible items, this framework allows for the recognition that some products may fall below the collective quality threshold, yet individual preferences or budget constraints might still lead someone to opt for such items. It's about understanding the balance between collective standards and personal choices in the diverse landscape of products and prices.

            • wisdomtooth on 08/02/2024 - 19:04

              @Caramel Please: I'm glad you recognise these statements are at odds with one another ☺️

              there's a societal threshold for product quality

              Yeah, no, there isn't. Each one to their own.

              Regardless, if one's perception of a product's quality is dictated by its price, then one clearly does not belong in a bargain forum. The whole point here is to find best cost-benefit ratios; there's little point in signing up if one believes said ratios to be fixed.

              • Caramel Please on 08/02/2024 - 19:58
                +1

                @wisdomtooth: It's clear we have different views on the existence of a collective threshold for product quality. While I respect the idea that 'each one to their own,' I also believe in the value of shared standards within a community.

                Your point about price dictating quality perception is valid, and I appreciate your dedication to finding the best cost-benefit ratios. However, let's not forget the beauty of diversity in opinions and choices.

                Now, about the 'exclusive bargain forum membership criteria' you've proposed, I must say, it's refreshing to have a gatekeeper ensuring that only those with the 'correct' perspective join. I'm sure the bargain world needs someone to uphold the sacred ratios! In all seriousness, diversity of thought is what makes these forums interesting, don't you think?

                Speaking of finding the best cost-benefit ratios, let's circle back to the initial conversation about the cheap smartwatch. There seems to be a majority consensus that, in the realm of bargain forums, it makes sense to seek products that offer genuine value, often at a discounted price. In the case of this smartwatch, people would encounter issues like inaccurate sensor readings, battery problems, and the constant need for recharging. On the other hand, the collective wisdom in such forums often points towards smarter investments: pun intended. Fitbit and Garmin have been deemed worthy by users to be the best value and accurate watches, available at discounted prices. These watches can last up to a week on a single charge, boast accurate sensors, and provide significantly more value for the money spent. It's interesting to explore how shared insights and experiences in a bargain community can guide individuals towards making informed choices for long-term satisfaction.

                Rather then going back and forth, as we have different perspectives when it comes to how discounts relate to product value. I would like to know what you would do in the following scenario. Imagine you have a max budget of $1000 for a new TV. You find one that meets your criteria, normally priced at $850, on sale for $600 from a budget/lower quality brand. Just as you're about to make the purchase, you receive an email from another store. There, you spot a TV with the same features as your initial choice, but it boasts better picture quality and lighting control. Its retail price is $1500, but it's on sale for $1000, coming from a higher-end brand known for quality control and durability.

                In this situation, would you go for the cheaper option or opt for the higher-end TV that's on sale for your max budget price? I'm interested in understanding your thought process and how we might relate or differ in our decision-making. After this, I won't take any more of your time. Thanks for the insightful conversation!

                • Skatez on 08/02/2024 - 20:07

                  @Caramel Please: I got a 85” inch TCL TV deal on here not long ago for around $1000. It was a roller coaster ride of a deal but so worth it. The TV is killa.

                  • Caramel Please on 08/02/2024 - 20:10

                    @Skatez: Thats great to hear. That sounds like a killer of a deal for something that big!!! I myself am not in this scenario of tv buying, just made up a situation to get the persons perspective. As I was in a similiar situation when I was TV buying for something for my room.

  • parano1a on 06/02/2024 - 18:58

    Now that Anko products are sold at both Target and Kmart, posts like this should specify the store in the heading.

    • kerfuffle on 06/02/2024 - 19:44

      Not all Anko products are sold at Target though e.g. clothes

  • n3ck3ntry8bort0rgasm on 06/02/2024 - 18:58
    +1

    title is missing the most important part. it's Round.

    • linkindan on 06/02/2024 - 19:03
      +5

      Oh, I wanted a triangle one

      • n3ck3ntry8bort0rgasm on 06/02/2024 - 19:05
        +2

        just having a reversed opinion on your post because I found it funny on the last post how it was described as "Round" in the Kmart title.
        like yeah you don't have to say that it's a normal watch shape and "Smart watch" is enough lol.

    • Mrstan2020 on 07/02/2024 - 13:04

      It needs to be pointy !!!

    • wisdomtooth on 07/02/2024 - 15:20

      That is relevant! I had a rectangular one, and wanted a round one to go with an analog face. Bought it for $10 and am pretty happy with it.

  • donny donny on 06/02/2024 - 18:58
    +7

    Op all the best for your health and thanks for sharing your findings.

  • TEER3X on 06/02/2024 - 19:01

    Luckily, sold out online

  • dwbr on 06/02/2024 - 19:06
    +1

    Blood pressure monitoring with a smart watch is a new thing to me.

    • linkindan on 06/02/2024 - 19:12
      -3

      Been around for a long time, they’re working on technology to measure blood glucose with them too

      • TEER3X on 06/02/2024 - 19:54
        +2

        Kmart or Anko?

        • Brick Tamland on 06/02/2024 - 20:01
          +7

          The doctors at Kmart are hard at work developing this ground breaking tech. Well right after their shift from restocking the shelves

          • rooster7777 on 06/02/2024 - 21:00

            @linkindan: thanks…. but clearly from the medical advice on this post, it would only be any good if it cost at least 1 week's salary.
            ahem

          • FredAstair on 07/02/2024 - 20:36

            @linkindan: yes for BGL monitoring is one thing.

            Being an accurate and/or effect BP measuring device, i do believe we are a lomg way off there still.

            But appreciate your lonkmabout bgl monitoring with smartwatches

      • wisdomtooth on 07/02/2024 - 15:23

        Not sure why you've been negged… I do have quite a few smart watches that do BP, and one that purports to do BG. Of cooooooourse smart watches don't replace medical devices, duh! (for the naysayers on call here). They're indicative, and may serve as early warning for more accurate measurements.

        • Skatez on 07/02/2024 - 15:27

          If you have a lot of smart watches and you think this one is good then it must be good. Can’t wait to get mine.

          Cruising through here like Rambo right now. So funny 🤣

          • wisdomtooth on 07/02/2024 - 15:48
            +1

            @Skatez: Not a lot; just a few. And none of them are branded ones, so… I like it, tho.

  • Doesnotcompute on 06/02/2024 - 19:09
    +2

    Wife and MIL were both able to claim up to $200 for a blood pressure monitor from their health insurer / medibank.. if you have cover, check what it covers. They may have needed a supporting letter from doctor

  • Brick Tamland on 06/02/2024 - 19:10
    +7

    It doesnt monitor blood pressure

  • Love a bargain on 06/02/2024 - 19:15
    +3

    How does a smart watch measure blood pressure? Or do you mean heart rate?

    • M00Cow on 06/02/2024 - 19:37

      using photoplethysmogram method to measure.

      it's not super accurate, but it's good to get some baseline and deltas to show a professional, especially helpful to show what's happening when you're sitting in a chair with an inflated cuff around your arm :-)

  • michael128 on 06/02/2024 - 19:19
    +9

    Smart watch can not measure blood pressure

    • danaahm on 06/02/2024 - 20:09

      this model doesn't but my Samsung Pro 5 does, but it still requires a professional blood pressure meter to adjust it once a month

      • michael128 on 06/02/2024 - 20:46

        It’s not even approved by FDA, I would not trust the reading from it.

        • Franc-T on 07/02/2024 - 00:27
          +1

          The FDA (which is an american body so not sure how relevant it is here) isn't relevant. No one is saying these should be used by medical professionals. Like heart rate and ecg devices, they are a guide only.

    • bbtlovebbt on 06/02/2024 - 21:43

      I know at least two brands of smart watches can measure blood pressure.

    • wisdomtooth on 07/02/2024 - 15:26

      I've got a few that do. And oxygen too.

    • FredAstair on 07/02/2024 - 20:38

      they maynshow you a reading but it is their acciracy which is iffy

  • bumpyhead on 06/02/2024 - 19:22
    +1

    I'd like to wear two of those on both arms to work

  • Brick Tamland on 06/02/2024 - 19:30

    Who is down voting that it cant monitor blood pressure???

    Blood pressure monitors work by inflating a cuff that stops blood flow through the artery. No smart watch is doing this. No matter what it says on the feature list

    • M00Cow on 06/02/2024 - 19:41

      it's called photoplethysmogram. not as accurately as sphygmomanometer, but it's possible.

      here's a study
      https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8033818/

      • Brick Tamland on 06/02/2024 - 19:46

        Reading the abstract I dont know if I'd rely on it.

        • M00Cow on 06/02/2024 - 20:28

          amd that's in a clinical setting. in real-world walking about, watch moving around, etc it's certainly nothing to be relied upon, but like I mentioned up top, at least it gives a baseline and some delta for professionals to work off (i
          e. that spike is concerning, we need you to wear a medical grade device to get more accurate imfo).

          • wisdomtooth on 07/02/2024 - 15:28

            @M00Cow:

            in real-world walking about, watch moving around

            That's not how we're instructed to do it; we're instructed to do it sitting down, at rest.

    • bio on 06/02/2024 - 20:58
      +1

      https://www.samsung.com/ae/support/mobile-devices/how-to-use…

      The Galaxy Watch 5 series has the technology to be able to measure the wearer's blood pressure. Using a function called pulse wave analysis, which powers the heart rate sensor, the Galaxy Watch 5 series is not only able to track your heart rate but your blood pressure, too.

    • FredAstair on 07/02/2024 - 20:46
      +1

      You are quite correct.

      Unfortunately the use of a smart watch to show accurate blood pressure measuring or monitoring and particularly the evidence base and the integration of wearable data into clinical cardiology is still in its infancy.

      Even on an easy to locate NBCI style article of them dowsnt support them likelynto replace the accuracy of a blood pressure cuff type of medical measuring device:

      https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9309348/

  • alidli on 06/02/2024 - 19:41
    +9

    My doctor nearly had a stroke yesterday

    Lucky you…I hope she's a looker.

    • M00Cow on 06/02/2024 - 19:43
      +6

      ahh one of my fav old jokes.

      3 old ladies sitting on park bench when a bloke comes up and flashes them. 2 of them have a stroke, the other couldn't reach.

      • alidli on 06/02/2024 - 19:45
        +5

        👵🤌
        👵🤌
        👵😢

    • idonotknowwhy on 06/02/2024 - 19:44
      +1

      LOL took 3 reads to get it

  • deme on 06/02/2024 - 19:51
    +2

    blood pressure component

    This product cannot measure blood pressure

    • zubzub on 06/02/2024 - 19:52

      It has one component out of a working blood pressure machine.

      • deme on 06/02/2024 - 19:54
        +12

        A battery?

  • RecklessMonkeys on 06/02/2024 - 19:55
    +1

    Eat your greens!

    • linkindan on 06/02/2024 - 20:47
      +1

      Choc mint ice cream, margaritas, jalapeño poppers…

  • adam149 on 06/02/2024 - 19:57
    +4

    You're smarter not buying this

  • ihfree on 06/02/2024 - 20:00
    +1

    App is adware according to reviews.

  • Skatez on 06/02/2024 - 20:02
    +1

    Bought my first smart watch, thanks OP. Since you have weekly appointments you can show her your watch in a few days, compare the watch readings with her readings and if it’s not a good enough watch get your ten bucks back from Kmart and buy the one that she recommends. Get what the doctor says so she can get the readings that she needs.

    • xuqi on 06/02/2024 - 22:00
      +2

      If OP relies on this, chance are he won’t make it long enough for a return..

      • Skatez on 06/02/2024 - 22:16

        I guess as long as he has a phone that can call for an ambulance is the most important thing but yeah a reliable smart watch would be a good idea if possible.

        • Milkywayss on 07/02/2024 - 08:02

          Having a phone isn’t more important than actually controlling your blood pressure.

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