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Monday, November 9, 2026Nov 9

Kennedy: Somebody call the cops, my smartphone is trying to hurt me

Hand holding mobile phone, cell phone, cellphone. / Getty Images/iStock/time99lek
Hand holding mobile phone, cell phone, cellphone. / Getty Images/iStock/time99lek Hand holding mobile phone, cell phone, cellphone. / Getty Images/iStock/time99lek

My iPhone might be trying to hurt me.

And I think I know why. It’s been breaking bad since I got an Apple Watch a couple of months ago. My theory is that my fancy phone is jealous of my smartwatch.

Why? Because more and more, I’m using my Apple Watch for texting and counting steps on my afternoon walks. I used to use my iPhone for these tasks.

I blame myself for trading in my ancient, but reliable, iPhone 6+ last year for a new iPhone 12. The new phone takes better photos, but it’s also temperamental.

On the other hand, my old iPhone 6+ was primitive but docile. My new 12 is smarter and more attractive, but also requires more TLC.