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Michael Kors Access Bradshaw review: 127 specs compared

Avg. price:~£350Screen size:?Battery life:1 daysDisplay type:TFT LCD

Michael Kors Access Bradshaw Review: Compare 127 technical specifications and 11 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartwatches category and whether it is worth buying.

Michael Kors Access Bradshaw
6.5/10

Overall score

Score
6.5/ 10
✕
What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, best-of lists, expert reviews and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 35%, List score 30%, Reviews score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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Score components

35%

6.0

Technical score

30%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

25%

6.0

Reviews score

10%

6.0

Sentiment score

â–¼Worse than 68% of smartwatches
7.1

Value for money

Value for money
7.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartwatch's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartwatch with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

6.5

Overall score

30%

8.7

Price

â–¼Worse than 88%
6.0

Technical score

Technical score
6.0/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components

24%

4.0

Health

21%

6.8

Fitness

16%

5.9

Battery

14%

7.6

Smart features

12%

6.8

Connectivity

9%

6.8

Display & Design

4%

6.0

Hardware

â–¼Worse than 56%
6.0

Reviews score

Reviews score
6.0/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Every review counts the same: written or video, short or full test.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.4 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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6.0

Mark 7.6 is below the typical mark 7.9 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

7.6

Average grade

20%

7.4

Popularity

Grades by review (11)
5 reviews + 6 videos, average 7.5/10. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
â–¼Worse than 70%
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List score

List score
7.5/ 10
✕
What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
Not in any best-of list yet

What reviewers say about the Michael Kors Access Bradshaw

Based on 5 · 5

Stylish with lovely watch faces, but reviewers find the display weak and the controls awkward.
Praised
Criticised
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What owners say about the Michael Kors Access Bradshaw

Based on 49 owners sharing their experience in online comments

33%positive10%mixed57%negative

Owners praise the polished look and Android features, but slow charging, short battery life, and reliability problems dominate.

What owners dislike

  • Owners say charging is slow or stalls: some watches stay at low percentages after hours, or take a day or more to start.9
  • Owners say the battery runs out within a day, and some watches drain fast or must be kept on the charger.7
  • On iPhone, owners say you cannot answer calls or reply to texts, and many features do not work, so they returned it.6
  • Owners report screens going bad, watches freezing or not turning on, and some say it no longer works like before.5
  • Owners say texts may not show as notifications and contacts only offer a call option, so you cannot message from the contact list.3
  • Owners say the phone does not find the watch over Bluetooth, and syncing fails even after several days of trying.3
  • Owners say there is no Play Store on the watch, so you cannot install or update apps; the messages app must be added separately.3

Points mentioned by at least 3 owners, most mentioned first.

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Technical Specifications of smartwatch Michael Kors Access Bradshaw

Technical score
Technical score
6.0/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components:

24%

4.0

Health

21%

6.8

Fitness

16%

5.9

Battery

14%

7.6

Smart features

12%

6.8

Connectivity

9%

6.8

Display & Design

4%

6.0

Hardware

6.0
Reviews score
6.0
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartwatch's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartwatch with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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Score components:

70%

6.5

Overall score

30%

8.7

Price

7.1
Heart rate monitor
yes
This smartwatch includes a heart rate monitor. 9.5% of smartwatches include a heart rate monitor.
Blood oxygen monitoring
yes
This smartwatch supports blood oxygen monitoring. 30.4% of smartwatches support blood oxygen monitoring.
ECG
yes
This smartwatch supports ECG. 82% of smartwatches support ECG.
Irregular heart rate warnings
no
This smartwatch does not support irregular heart rate warnings. 50.6% of smartwatches support irregular heart rate warnings.
HRV tracking
no
This smartwatch does not support HRV tracking. 45.2% of smartwatches support HRV tracking.
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Accelerometer
yes
This smartwatch includes an accelerometer. 0.5% of smartwatches include an accelerometer.
Barometer
no
This smartwatch does not include a barometer. 53.6% of smartwatches include a barometer.
Gyroscope
yes
This smartwatch includes a gyroscope. 28.9% of smartwatches include a gyroscope.
Cadence sensor
no
This smartwatch does not include a cadence sensor. 32.9% of smartwatches include a cadence sensor.
Distance tracking
yes
This smartwatch supports distance tracking. 3.7% of smartwatches support distance tracking.
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Battery life
1 day
This smartwatch lasts 1 day on a charge, which is shorter than 88.1% of Smartwatches and the same as 8.1% of Smartwatches.
Up to 2 days in battery saver.
Battery life in training mode
24 h
This smartwatch records workouts for 24 h on a charge, which is longer than 56.5% of Smartwatches and the same as 4.7% of Smartwatches.
Battery life with GPS on
24 h
This smartwatch lasts 24 h with GPS on, which is longer than 56.7% of Smartwatches and the same as 2.9% of Smartwatches.
Battery power
355 mAh
This smartwatch has a 355 mAh battery, which is larger than 63.8% of Smartwatches and the same as 0.3% of Smartwatches.
Charge time
?
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What reviewers say
Operating system
Wear OS
This smartwatch runs Wear OS, which is more advanced than the system in 80.1% of Smartwatches and equal to 15.8% of Smartwatches.
Software update frequency
ended
This smartwatch has ended software update support which is less active than that of 46.1% of smartwatches and equal to that of 53.9% of smartwatches.
Third-party app support
yes
This smartwatch supports third-party apps. 48.5% of smartwatches support third-party apps.
Notifications
yes
This smartwatch supports notifications. 0.3% of smartwatches support notifications.
Voice assistant support
yes
This smartwatch supports voice assistants. 30.8% of smartwatches support voice assistants.
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What reviewers say
Cellular module
no
This smartwatch does not include a cellular module. 16.7% of smartwatches include a cellular module.
SIM cards
0
GPS
yes
This smartwatch supports GPS. 40.3% of smartwatches support GPS.
Galileo support
yes
This smartwatch supports Galileo navigation. 56.5% of smartwatches support Galileo navigation.
Dual-frequency GPS
no
This smartwatch does not support dual-frequency GPS. 15.1% of Smartwatches offer this.
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What reviewers say
Screen size
?
Display type
TFT LCD
This smartwatch uses TFT LCD, which is less advanced than the screen in 76.5% of Smartwatches and equal to 14.5% of Smartwatches.
Resolution
290x 320
This smartwatch has a display resolution of 290x320 which is lower than that of 64.3% of smartwatches and equal to that of 0.8% of smartwatches.
Pixel density
391 ppi
This smartwatch has a pixel density of 391 ppi, which is higher than 66.8% of Smartwatches.
Display brightness
500 nits
This smartwatch has a screen brightness of 500 nits, which is lower than 73.2% of Smartwatches and equal to 13.6% of Smartwatches.
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What reviewers say
CPU speed
1 GHz
This smartwatch uses a CPU configuration of 1 GHz which is faster than that in 30.1% of smartwatches and equal to that in 30.1% of smartwatches.
Derived from core-count and per-core clock notation
Processor model
Snapdragon Wear 2100
This smartwatch uses the Snapdragon Wear 2100 processor model.
RAM
1 GB
This smartwatch has 1 GB of RAM, which is more than 34.1% of Smartwatches and equal to 41.8% of Smartwatches.
Internal storage
4 GB
This smartwatch has 4 GB of internal storage, which is more than 39.8% of Smartwatches and equal to 25.5% of Smartwatches.
External memory slot
no
This smartwatch does not include an external memory slot. 0.3% of smartwatches include an external memory slot.
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Michael Kors Access Bradshaw vs the average smartwatch

246810TotalHealthFitnessBatteryConnectivityDisplay & DesignSmart featuresHardware
  • ECG support
    This smartwatch supports ECG, the average smartwatch does not. 18.1% of smartwatches support ECG.
  • More advanced operating system
    This smartwatch runs a more advanced operating system than the average smartwatch (Wear OS vs Proprietary OS).
    Wear OS vs Proprietary OS
  • Supports wireless charging
    This smartwatch supports wireless charging, the average smartwatch does not. 23.4% of smartwatches support wireless charging.
  • NFC functionality
    This smartwatch supports NFC, the average smartwatch does not. 45.2% of smartwatches support NFC.
  • External heart rate monitor support
    This smartwatch supports external heart rate monitor compatibility, the average smartwatch does not. 46.6% of smartwatches support external heart rate monitor compatibility.
    Supports external monitors over Bluetooth/BLE.
  • Supports Wi-Fi
    This smartwatch supports Wi-Fi, the average smartwatch does not. 43.5% of smartwatches support Wi-Fi.
  • Galileo satellite support
    This smartwatch supports Galileo navigation, the average smartwatch does not. 43.6% of smartwatches support Galileo navigation.
  • Better band material
    This smartwatch uses silicone, leather, stainless steel for the band material, while the average smartwatch uses silicone.
    silicone, leather, stainless steel vs silicone
  • ECG support
    This smartwatch supports ECG, the average smartwatch does not. 18.1% of smartwatches support ECG.
  • Water intake tracking
    This smartwatch tracks water intake, the average smartwatch does not. 44.1% of smartwatches track water intake.
  • External heart rate monitor support
    This smartwatch supports external heart rate monitor compatibility, the average smartwatch does not. 46.6% of smartwatches support external heart rate monitor compatibility.
    Supports external monitors over Bluetooth/BLE.
  • Supports wireless charging
    This smartwatch supports wireless charging, the average smartwatch does not. 23.4% of smartwatches support wireless charging.
  • 4 h longer training battery life
    This smartwatch lasts longer in training mode than the average smartwatch (24 h vs 20 h). The average smartwatch lasts 20 h in training mode.
    24 h vs 20 h
  • 50 mAh larger battery capacity
    This smartwatch has a larger battery than the average smartwatch (355 mAh vs 305 mAh). The average smartwatch has a 305 mAh battery.
    355 mAh vs 305 mAh
  • 3 h longer GPS battery life
    This smartwatch lasts longer with GPS on than the average smartwatch (24 h vs 21 h). The average smartwatch lasts 21 h with GPS on.
    24 h vs 21 h
  • NFC functionality
    This smartwatch supports NFC, the average smartwatch does not. 45.2% of smartwatches support NFC.
  • Supports Wi-Fi
    This smartwatch supports Wi-Fi, the average smartwatch does not. 43.5% of smartwatches support Wi-Fi.
  • Galileo satellite support
    This smartwatch supports Galileo navigation, the average smartwatch does not. 43.6% of smartwatches support Galileo navigation.
  • Better band material
    This smartwatch uses silicone, leather, stainless steel for the band material, while the average smartwatch uses silicone.
    silicone, leather, stainless steel vs silicone
  • 65 ppi sharper screen
    This smartwatch has a sharper screen than the average smartwatch (391 ppi vs 326 ppi). The average smartwatch has a pixel density of 326 ppi.
    391 ppi vs 326 ppi
  • Better case material
    This smartwatch uses stainless steel, plastic for the case material, while the average smartwatch uses polycarbonate.
    stainless steel, plastic vs polycarbonate
  • More advanced operating system
    This smartwatch runs a more advanced operating system than the average smartwatch (Wear OS vs Proprietary OS).
    Wear OS vs Proprietary OS
  • No VO2 max measurement
    This smartwatch does not measure VO2 max, the average smartwatch does. 51.3% of smartwatches measure VO2 max.
  • No irregular heart rate alerts
    This smartwatch does not support irregular heart rate warnings, the average smartwatch does. 50.6% of smartwatches support irregular heart rate warnings.
  • No stress monitoring
    This smartwatch does not support stress monitoring, the average smartwatch does. 68.7% of smartwatches support stress monitoring.
  • No multi-sport mode
    This smartwatch does not include a multi-sport mode, the average smartwatch does. 71.7% of smartwatches include a multi-sport mode.
  • More basic display
    This smartwatch uses a more basic screen than the average smartwatch (TFT LCD vs AMOLED).
    TFT LCD vs AMOLED
  • No automatic activity detection
    This smartwatch does not support automatic activity detection, the average smartwatch does. 81.8% of smartwatches support automatic activity detection.
  • No barometer
    This smartwatch does not include a barometer, the average smartwatch does. 53.6% of smartwatches include a barometer.
  • No pace tracking
    This smartwatch does not support pace tracking, the average smartwatch does. 80.6% of smartwatches support pace tracking.
  • 14.3% lower review score
    Reviews score
    6.0/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Every review counts the same: written or video, short or full test.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.4 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
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    6.0

    Mark 7.6 is below the typical mark 7.9 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    7.6

    Average grade

    20%

    7.4

    Popularity

    Grades by review (11)
    5 reviews + 6 videos, average 7.5/10. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    6.0 vs 7.0
  • 20.0% lower sentiment score
    6.0 vs 7.5
  • 3.18x more expensive
    Michael Kors Access Bradshaw is more expensive than the average smartwatch (£350 vs £110).
    £350 vs £110
  • 8.7% worse value for money
    Michael Kors Access Bradshaw has a lower value-for-money score than the average smartwatch (7.14 vs 7.8).
    7.14 vs 7.76
  • No VO2 max measurement
    This smartwatch does not measure VO2 max, the average smartwatch does. 51.3% of smartwatches measure VO2 max.
  • No irregular heart rate alerts
    This smartwatch does not support irregular heart rate warnings, the average smartwatch does. 50.6% of smartwatches support irregular heart rate warnings.
  • No stress monitoring
    This smartwatch does not support stress monitoring, the average smartwatch does. 68.7% of smartwatches support stress monitoring.
  • No sleep tracking
    This smartwatch does not support sleep tracking, the average smartwatch does. 93.8% of smartwatches support sleep tracking.
  • No cycle tracking
    This smartwatch does not support menstrual cycle tracking, the average smartwatch does. 66.8% of smartwatches support menstrual cycle tracking.
  • 5 years older
    This smartwatch was released earlier than the average smartwatch (2016 vs 2021). The average smartwatch was released in 2021.
    December 2016
    2016 vs 2021
  • No multi-sport mode
    This smartwatch does not include a multi-sport mode, the average smartwatch does. 71.7% of smartwatches include a multi-sport mode.
  • No automatic activity detection
    This smartwatch does not support automatic activity detection, the average smartwatch does. 81.8% of smartwatches support automatic activity detection.
  • No barometer
    This smartwatch does not include a barometer, the average smartwatch does. 53.6% of smartwatches include a barometer.
  • No pace tracking
    This smartwatch does not support pace tracking, the average smartwatch does. 80.6% of smartwatches support pace tracking.
  • No coaching features
    This smartwatch does not support coaching, the average smartwatch does. 58.8% of smartwatches support coaching.
  • 6 days shorter battery life
    This smartwatch runs for less time per charge than the average smartwatch (1 days vs 7 days). The average smartwatch runs for 7 days on a charge.
    Up to 2 days in battery saver.
    1 days vs 7 days
  • Less current Bluetooth version
    This smartwatch uses a less current Bluetooth version than the average smartwatch (4.1 vs 5).
    4.1 vs 5
  • More basic display
    This smartwatch uses a more basic screen than the average smartwatch (TFT LCD vs AMOLED).
    TFT LCD vs AMOLED
  • Weaker ingress protection
    This smartwatch has weaker ingress protection than the average smartwatch (IP67 vs IP68).
    Water resistance is listed as 5 ATM (ATM/pressure rating, not an official IP code).
    IP67 vs IP68
  • 250 nits dimmer screen
    This smartwatch has a dimmer screen than the average smartwatch (500 nits vs 750 nits). The average smartwatch peaks at 750 nits.
    500 nits vs 750 nits
  • 1.3 mm thicker
    This smartwatch is thicker than the average smartwatch (13 mm vs 11.7 mm). The average smartwatch is 11.7 mm thick.
    13 mm vs 11.7 mm
  • Lower resolution
    This smartwatch has a display resolution of 290x320, while the average smartwatch reaches 360x360.
    290x320 vs 360x360

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

9.0
Gold Experience
≈ estimated
21/11/2021
Hands-on review · calls, battery modes and comfort
Verdict
Michael Kors Access Bradshaw is a sparkly watch that works well with Android, though the battery drains fast in some modes.
9.0
Ragnar Heil
≈ estimated
30/10/2017
Review and unboxing · daily use and battery test
Verdict
Michael Kors Access Bradshaw is a stylish watch with a battery that lasts the whole day and is recommended for everyday use.
5.0
AshooYashar TV
✓ explicit
16/05/2017
Hands-on review · build, software, battery and feature tests
Verdict
Michael Kors Access Bradshaw is an average smartwatch with a solid build, but it is overpriced and lacks battery life, screen quality, heart rate sensor and NFC.
8.0
Gen X-ennial Nez
≈ estimated
21/03/2017
Hands-on review · daily use and features
Verdict
Michael Kors Access Bradshaw is a good designer smartwatch for buyers with money to spare, though it is pricey for what it offers.
7.0
Indie
≈ estimated
03/01/2019
First impressions · unboxing and first setup
Verdict
Michael Kors Access Bradshaw is a decent watch, especially for Android users, though iPhone owners may miss message notifications.
Not graded
Not graded

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

9.0
pocket-lint.com
✓ explicit
02/09/2016
Full review · Fashion smartwatch
Verdict
The Michael Kors Access Bradshaw suits fashion-first buyers who want MK faces on a chunky watch, but it has no heart-rate sensor and a black bar on its screen.
6.0
wareable.com
≈ estimated
06/09/2016
Review · Fashion smartwatch
Verdict
The Michael Kors Access Bradshaw looks like a classy watch first and has good battery life, but its washed-out screen and bulky 44.5mm case hold it back.
8.0
slashgear.com
≈ estimated
08/09/2016
Review · Designer Android Wear watch
Verdict
The Michael Kors Access Bradshaw is a heavy stainless steel Android Wear watch with a screen that avoids glare in sunlight, best for buyers who put looks first.
8.0
androidheadlines.com
≈ estimated
18/10/2016
Review · Android Wear smartwatch
Verdict
The Michael Kors Access Bradshaw is a well-built, snappy Android Wear watch that lasts about a day and has no heart-rate sensor.
5.0
cnet.com
≈ estimated
05/09/2016
Hands-on test · Fashion smartwatch
Verdict
The Michael Kors Access Bradshaw is a fashion-first Android Wear watch with many customizable faces, but its sharpness and speed fall short.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Michael Kors Access Bradshaw

  • Stylish and luxurious fashion-forward design
  • Wide selection of highly customisable Michael Kors exclusive watch faces
  • High-quality, solid stainless steel build construction
  • Excellent user experience and seamless integration for Android/Google Pixel users
  • Intuitive and user-friendly interface for basic notifications
  • Vibrant and clear display on newer generations (Bradshaw 2)

What customers don't like about Michael Kors Access Bradshaw

  • Short battery life often requiring daily or more frequent charging
  • Very limited functionality and poor connectivity when paired with iPhones
  • Bulky and heavy design that can be uncomfortable on smaller wrists
  • Frequent Bluetooth connection dropouts reported by many users
  • Weak magnetic charger that is easily disconnected if bumped
  • Lack of advanced health features like a heart rate monitor in early models
  • Visual 'flat tyre' black bar at the bottom of the screen on original models

Verdict

The Michael Kors Access Bradshaw is a premium smartwatch that blends high-fashion aesthetics with Google’s Wear OS technology, featuring a 44.5mm stainless steel case and a 1.4-inch touchscreen display with a 320x290 resolution. Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 2100 processor, it offers 4GB of internal storage, 512MB of RAM, and IP67 water resistance, allowing it to withstand dust and minor splashes. Its standout pros include a luxurious, solid build that mirrors traditional designer watches, highly customizable exclusive watch faces, and useful features like voice-activated Google Assistant and automatic day-to-night face switching. However, notable cons include an underwhelming 'flat tire' display design with a black bar at the base, relatively bulky and heavy dimensions (approx. 145g) that may overwhelm smaller wrists, inconsistent battery life that rarely exceeds 24 hours, and limited functionality for iPhone users compared to Android.

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