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Transform your old Apple Watch into a retro-inspired handheld [Deal]

The TechPod RePod has to be one of the more compelling ways to repurpose your old Apple Watch. For around $50 with the Amazon deals right now, these things effectively bring your Apple Watch back to life, transforming it into a functional and retro-inspired handheld. 

There are RePod sizes to support just about all previous-generation Apple Watch models, going right back to Series 4, through the SE models, and right up through to Series 10 and 11. They might be one of, if not, the most interesting way to bring your old Apple wearable back to life I have seen yet.

RePod might also be one of the more compelling gifts for the Apple Watch enthusiast in your life this year, alongside some cool new bands or something. 

We have seen products like these previously, but the clean look, relatively affordable price tag, and aluminum build on the RePod has certainly caught my eye. 

While not all models are discounted on the brand’s Amazon storefront, they do all carry a $60 list and many of them have on page coupons to knock the price down to $50.99 shipped right now. You can also save an extra 5% if you purchase two of them. 

Repurpose your compatible Apple Watch and bring it back into your daily routine. With TechPod RePod, your Watch is reborn in a retro-inspired handheld form, bringing back the pleasure of carrying a dedicated music player. Made for the Watch that still works but no longer gets worn. 

A close up of a device

The RePod is made of a CNC-machined aluminum frame with a functional scroll wheel that mechanically turns your Apple Watch’s Digital Crown (for scrolling and volume adjustment in supported apps). 

A phone with a charger

Once you pop your Apple Watch inside CNC-machined aluminum frame, you can use the functional scroll wheel to mechanically turn your Apple Watch’s Digital Crown (for scrolling and volume adjustment in supported apps). The touchscreen on the watch remains functional and there is a cutout on the back so you can charge the Watch up using the Apple charger without removing it from the metal case. 

TechPod Apple Watch iPod-inspired cases

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Avatar for Justin Kahn Justin Kahn

Justin is a senior deal Jedi over at 9to5Toys where he heads up our game/app coverage and more. He also covers all things music for 9to5Mac, including the weekly Logic Pros series exploring music production on Mac and iOS devices


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