“Now your phone does it for you (as long as you are carrying it)”
A phone is a pain to walk with. Get a Fitbit wrist band or similar to count steps. Plus they are more accurate than your phone.
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I like the multi functions of my phone. Phone calls, music player, podcasts, photos, hiking maps and mileage logging, calorie tracking, photo editing, notes (typed or spoken), voicemail with transcriptions, and many more.