This doesn't like a cruel too-good-to-be-true joke.
The tinyPod is here to save the day and turn your Apple Watch into a retro-inspired iPod-esque device. Because, you know, who doesn't want to relive the glory days of the early 2000s? With its clever click wheel that controls the Digital Crown, you can now scroll through watchOS with the finesse of a hipster using a vintage record player.
But it's not just about the music. The tinyPod transforms your Apple Watch into a minimalist, distraction-free "phone." Yes, you heard that right — a phone that fits on your wrist! Say goodbye to your iPhone and embrace the future... or should I say, the past?
Available in a range of sizes to fit Apple Watch models from Series 4 to 9, including the SE, the tinyPod will set you back a cool $80. And if you're feeling extra fancy, there's a $90 version for the Apple Watch Ultra. In case you're on a budget, you can always opt for the tinyPod lite, which comes without the click wheel, for a mere $30.
The tinyPod's click wheel is its pièce de résistance, and its creator is so confident in its legality that they're practically daring Apple to sue them. The case's wheel is designed to make direct contact with the Digital Crown, allowing you to navigate watchOS with the precision of a surgeon.
The tinyPod website claims that the device can support multi-day battery life by disabling the watch's wrist detection feature. But let's be real here—we all know that cellular Apple Watches have the battery life of a mayfly on a hot summer day. So, good luck with that.
Despite its potential shortcomings, the tinyPod's creator has poured their heart and soul into the product's design, marketing, and overall vibe. The website is a nostalgic trip down memory lane, complete with era-appropriate fonts and a teaser video that will make you feel like you're watching an iPod commercial from the early 2000s.
It just so happens that the entire aesthetics — down to the color profile, animations, colors, and fonts — seem to have been inspired from Apple's website. "Inspired" is doing a lot of heavy lifting here, mind you!
If you're ready to embrace the tinyPod and turn your Apple Watch into a hipster's dream come true, pre-orders are now open, with shipments expected to begin this summer. Let's hope Apple's lawyers don't jump into action like some greedy corporatized Avengers and sue the shit out of the guys behind this neat little thing.
