我現在的日常生活幾乎忘了手機的存在，一開始常會有忘了它在哪裡的「失智」狀況，後來發現，這哪裡是失智，根本就是生活智慧的樸素回返。這年頭，誰還需要成天賴在手機上啊，哈哈。

事實上Kaya跟我，已經習慣把它們供奉在家裡的「手機神壇」，你瞧瞧照片，兩尊手機好像博物館裝玻璃櫃裡讓人瞻仰緬懷的「文物」，前方還有眾神們圍著守護呢，哈哈。

那沒有手機會很痛苦吧？幹嘛勉強跟自己過意不去。你這麼說，一聽就知道外行了。讓我來描述一下我的數位生活與工具夥伴們。

OS26更新，真的無敵有感，一夕之間，竟然實現了我長久以來的夢想，是我萬萬想不到的意外。我們跟設計環境如此親密，你說，能繼續忽視它們不給工具們credits嗎？

iPad與Apple Watch本就可以接電話，現在Mac不只可接電話，還可以透過phone app查iPhone裡的內容（幾乎沒有必要，都在Mac上可以辦到）。

先談Apple Watch，不說你一定不知道，它是我十多個月抗癌生活的超級好幫手。這可不是最近的事，在我手術後成天躺床上動彈不得最艱苦的時期，我就依靠它播音樂排遣、聽podcasts節目、報時訂鬧鐘、開關電燈（尤其入夜睡前）、呼叫家人也彼此廣播、讀回message訊息、接打電話查天氣…. 。

靠這手腕上不起眼的小傢伙不離不棄的陪伴，我在最沒用的時候都還可以自我料理許多事、可以盡量不打擾家人，癌病人維持一個人生活正常的自尊與自信，樂觀的背後是有客觀的工具在支持啊！

最近到了化療後期，出門散步購物也都習慣了直接就出門，神壇上誰說「現代人隨身不可缺」的神器都給忘了，Apple Watch反正戴在手上，出了門，除了記錄各種運動，刷卡、刷載具….不只不需手機，零紙鈔、無銅板，超闊氣，哈哈，好自在！

剩下唯一的問題是，拍照衝動來時會有些遺憾，但這心思一轉就可以放下，誰說一定要成天拍個不停，如果不是一個人出門，我就麻煩兒子幫我拍，結果還記錄了更多的自己，哈哈😄。

還有喔，系統升級OS26最驚人變化的是iPad！

我的抗癌生活辛苦，成天有氣無力地只好力求輕量化，身體連掛著背包都覺得難過，很早就習慣改用小小的iPad mini，雖然勉強但終究還是最適合的工具，陪我在公園在醫院的許多空檔。但現在，它竟然也可以華麗變身，裝了OS26後用起來，跟Mac幾乎沒兩樣，過去被Apple為了區隔產品刻意製造的笨拙一下一掃而空，哪裡還是那個處處都「差那麼一點的」阿蒙。

特別是滑鼠與鍵盤透過藍牙一接，滑順上手還改了精準許多的三角浮標，Liquid Glass也確實幫了大忙，指到哪裡可愛的水珠放大跟到哪裡，該縮小時自動縮小或如薄膜般透明隱形，即便iPad mini也似乎不再迷你。

尤其在家時，iPad mini接上大螢幕，工作起來比MBA還過癮，鍵盤shortcuts使用順手後，更是如虎添翼只剩螢幕與鍵盤，心思都放在打字，很快就忘了是在iPad上工作。iPad的攜帶便利與觸控筆的特異功能不變，簡直就像再附送一台變形Mac，「二機一體」超值到沒話說。

是的，Apple Watch + iPad mini就夠了是我最近的體會，iPhone敬而遠之都快忘了在手上的感覺，現在啊，天天都可以輕鬆實現「無手機日」的數位極簡生活，坦白說，意外簡單到不可思議。

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“A Phone-Free Day—Without Even Noticing”

(Written from my desk, with Apple Watch and iPad mini by my side)

These days, I often forget where my phone is. At first, I thought it was a sign of memory loss. But now I realize—it’s actually a return to a simpler kind of wisdom. Who still needs to carry the phone everywhere, all the time? Not me, not anymore.

In fact, Kaya and I have jokingly created a little “phone shrine” at home. Take a look at the photo: our two iPhones are standing like ancient relics behind glass, protected by a group of tiny guardian figures. They look like museum pieces, remembered more than used.

So, don’t I suffer without my phone? Not at all. That question shows how deeply the phone has shaped our habits. Let me explain how my current digital life actually works—with tools that truly support me.

Apple Watch: My quiet daily hero

Through all the tough months of cancer treatment, my Apple Watch was a lifesaver. During the hardest days—bedridden after surgery—it helped me stay connected and in control. I used it to play music, listen to podcasts, check the time, set alarms, turn off lights, call family members, read messages, make calls, and check the weather.

This tiny device on my wrist helped me stay independent when I could barely move. It allowed me to handle basic things on my own, which kept my dignity and confidence alive. Staying optimistic was easier when I had something this reliable by my side.

Now that I’m in the later stages of chemotherapy, I often leave the house without my phone. I just wear the Watch. It tracks my walks, helps me pay for things, and even holds my receipts. No phone, no coins, no wallet—just light steps and a free spirit.

The only thing I sometimes miss is taking photos. But even that’s easy to let go of. If I’m not alone, Kaya will snap a picture for me. And honestly, I end up in the frame more often now, which is kind of sweet.

iPad mini + OS26: A whole new machine

The OS26 update blew me away. My iPad mini suddenly feels like a whole new device. Apple used to limit iPad functions to protect MacBook sales, but now it’s like a small Mac in disguise—with a few delightful superpowers.

Why iPad mini? During treatment, I couldn’t carry much. Even a small backpack was too heavy. But the mini was just right. I brought it to parks, hospitals, and anywhere I needed something light and helpful.

With OS26, I can now pair a Bluetooth mouse and keyboard, and it feels smooth and precise—especially with the new triangle pointer and that beautiful liquid glass magnifier. The whole interface is sharper, friendlier, and more intuitive. It doesn’t even feel “mini” anymore.

At home, I connect it to a big screen and use it with shortcuts like I would on a MacBook. It’s actually more enjoyable to write this way. I forget I’m working on an iPad. And of course, it still supports the Apple Pencil, which gives it a charm no Mac can match.

It’s like having a Mac and iPad rolled into one. For me, Apple Watch + iPad mini has become the perfect team.

The result? A new kind of digital life.

To be honest, I barely remember what it feels like to carry an iPhone anymore. And that’s a good thing.

These days, every day can be a “phone-free day”—not by force, but by choice. And to my surprise, it’s easier than I ever imagined.