I switched from Windows to Apple and a MacBook Pro back in 2012; it felt like magic. No more crashing. Slick keyboard. I was hooked. Then, the OS update bonanza began, and I knew I wasn't returning to Windows, so I switched to Linux. I have Linux running on two of my MacBook Pro machines, and I'm thrilled. Open-source all the way. Regarding phones, I've always stuck to Motorola due to their super-performing batteries that outlast any other brands I'm familiar with. I never used earbuds; cable is the way to go if you don't want to fry your brain 😀 Not a fan of smartwatches and other "smart" tech attached to my body; I use a Garmin Forerunner 55 only during my training for the upcoming marathon.
The punchline: I'm glad you ditched the "Apple belief" and are venturing into new realms.
I would love to try Linux. I know most hardcore coders and people in the crypto realm prefer that OS. My brother is a huge fan of Motorola phones. That's all he's bought over the past decade. I've read the studies about Bluetooth headsets and it's concerning. I try to use a wired headset when I can but during workouts and such I switch to the Nothing Ear for the convenience factor. The Apple Watch, for me, has been a great piece of tech. I especially find it useful when traveling. I like all of the features you can use without having to take your phone out like—Nav, payments, weather, etc. The watch now controls the Tesla too it unlocks the doors, can start a charging session, or allows you to precondition the cabin. I use it for workouts too. This will be the hardest device for me to let go of but since I'm a mechanical watch nerd I'll enjoy not wearing a watch on both wrists. : )