TinyPod is the latest entry into the world of utility-centric accessories for Apple devices that not only add more functionality but also offer something unique. The new accessory for the Apple Watch, dubbed TinyPod, aims to turn the Apple Watch into an iPod hybrid device, complete with a scroll wheel. It is also offered in a more minimalist variant called TinyPod Lite which comes without the physical scroll wheel.
TinyPod Apple Watch Case Price
TinPod is offered in two variants: a Standard and a Lite version. The standard TinyPod is priced at $79.99 (roughly Rs. 6,700) in the US for the 40/41mm and 44/45mm Apple Watch variants, while the Apple Watch Ultra-compatible case costs $89.99 (roughly Rs. 7,600)
On the other hand, the TinyPod Lite is a lot cheaper but it does not bring the scroll wheel. For the 40/41mm Apple Watch, the TinyPod Lite is priced at $29.99 (roughly Rs. 2,500). The Apple Watch Ultra case costs $39.99 (roughly Rs. 3,300).
The company says it will start shipping all variants of the TinyPod Lite and the 40/41mm TinyPod variant this summer, while the other variants will be shipped later this year. It is currently available for purchase in select countries including Australia, Canada, France, Germany, the UK, and the US. However, it has not been introduced in India.
TinyPod Apple Watch Case Features
TinyPod comes with a physical scroll wheel that uses the rotating crown on the Apple Watch to let the user navigate through the operating system (OS). Since it is simply a case for the Apple Watch, it takes all its functionalities and packages it into an iPod Classic-esque device. It is dubbed as “your phone away from phone”.
According to the company, TinyPod can help users curb their phone and social media habits by allowing them to leave their smartphone at home and take the Apple Watch inside the TinyPod case instead. Users with the cellular variant of the smartwatch can make calls, respond to text messages and do more, without requiring the handset.
It retains all the capabilities of the Apple Watch, including Apple Pay and Name Drop. furthermore, the smartwatch can still be charged using Apple’s original magnetic charging cable. TinyPod says its case can offer more mileage out of the Apple Watch due to it not using the wrist detection feature.
For those who don’t like the scroll wheel, TinyPod Lite is offered as a more minimalist option and at a much lower price. It brings all the functionalities of the more expensive TinyPod case but without the physical scroll wheel.