So, apparently, the latest trend in tech is to turn your outdated Apple Watch into a wannabe iPod. Because, you know, why not make your wrist look like a relic from the past while also trying to be cutting edge? It’s like trying to bring back frosted tips and cargo pants – some things just need to stay in the past.
This new company, TinyPod, is on a mission to help people disconnect from their smartphones by turning their Apple Watches into minimalist phones. Because apparently, having a phone strapped to your wrist isn’t distracting enough already. Now you can be distracted in style, with a sleek case that transforms your Apple Watch into a standalone device. Who needs a smartphone when you can have a tiny, impractical phone on your wrist instead?
And let’s talk about the resale value of these things. I mean, good luck trying to sell your old Apple Watch now that TinyPod is on the scene. You’ll probably have better luck trying to sell a VHS player at this point. But hey, at least you can feel cool and retro while trying to offload your outdated tech.
But wait, there’s more! Not only can you make calls and send messages with your TinyPod, but you can also listen to music. Because nothing says “I’m living in the past” like listening to your tunes on a device that was cool back in 2001. I can’t wait to see people walking around with their TinyPods, looking like they just stepped out of a time machine from the early 2000s.
In all seriousness, though, there is something to be said about the idea of simplifying our digital lives. With the constant barrage of notifications and distractions from our smartphones, maybe there is some value in having a device that is more focused on the basics. But turning your Apple Watch into a TinyPod? That might be taking things a bit too far.
So, if you’re looking to disconnect from the chaos of modern technology, maybe give TinyPod a try. Just be prepared to field questions from strangers asking why you’re wearing an iPod on your wrist. But hey, at least you’ll be ahead of the curve when the next tech trend comes along. Who knows, maybe flip phones will make a comeback next.
Source: Ars Technica
URL: https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/05/tinypod-wants-to-turn-apple-watches-into-minimalist-phones-that-feel-like-ipods/