Another excellent photo from Killian Bell. Photo: Killian Bell/Cult of Mac
Monowear’s Contemporary Leather Cuff is so good, it might just be my favorite Apple Watch band to date.
Not only is it made from a soft, luxurious leather that makes it insanely comfortable, but it looks terrific. It’s compatible with all Watch models, and it’s nowhere near as expensive as it looks.
Apple Watch Series 7 is supposedly in for a redesign. That might include room for larger screens. Concept: Jon Prosser/RendersbyIan
The rumored Apple Watch Series 7 redesign will include slightly larger screens, according to an unconfirmed report. This fits with earlier leaks that the upcoming wearables will have smaller bezels.
If you still need help achieving your fitness goals, let an Apple Watch be your new workout buddy. Photo: Cult of Mac Deals
It’s hard to believe that it’s only been six years since the Apple Watch first hit wrists around the world. It didn’t take long before it became the best-selling wearable device. In the second quarter of 2015, Apple sold 4.2 million of them. And as of the end of last year, more than 100 million people were happy Apple Watch owners.
If you still haven’t added this must-have accessory to your collection, here are a number of refurbished Apple Watch deals, all with the features we have come to know and love. One of them is sure to fit your needs.
Does Apple Watch need more health sensors? Photo: Graham Bower/Cult of Mac
Since Apple Watch gets a hardware update like clockwork every fall, it’s a safe bet we’ll see a Series 7 model next month alongside the iPhone 13. There are plenty of rumors about what to expect, including a better display and a new flat-edged design, both of which sound great to me.
But I’m less keen on the prospect that Apple Watch Series 7 might come with additional health sensors. Here’s why.
That's the end of FlickType as we know it. Photo: FlickType
FlickType, maker of the accessible iPhone keyboard that has become popular among those with vision impairment, has confirmed it is discontinuing its app after years of obstacles and “abuse” from Apple’s App Store approval team.
The announcement comes after FlickType last week submitted an update to fix bugs related to iOS 15 and got “incorrectly” rejected by Apple. The team says Apple has ignored repeated requests for clarification and support.
Quick! Get one before they're all gone. Photo: Apple
Treat yourself to Apple Watch with big discounts on refurbs for a limited time only. Woot is offering Series 3, Series 4 and Series 5 units from just $109.99. Supplies are limited, so bag one before they’re all gone.
Save on the entire SwitchEasy range. Photo: SwitchEasy
SwitchEasy recently kicked off its big Back to School sale, giving you 15% off its wide range of cases for iPhone and iPad, new MagSafe mounts, and lots more. Prices start at just $11.04, but the discount ends soon.
Samsung’s new Galaxy Watch 4 series, introduced alongside its next-generation foldable smartphones on Wednesday, scraps support for iPhone.
The South Korean company’s wearables have been playing nicely with Apple devices since 2017. But with the Galaxy Watch 4, an Android device that supports Google Mobile Services (GMS) is required.
Elago's MS5 Duo Charging Stand powers up your iPhone 12 and Apple Watch. Photo: Elago
Elago has added three new MagSafe-compatible multi-device chargers to its collection. Made from silicone, the new Elago MS5 Duo Stand, MS Charging Hub Duo and MS Trio 1 Charging Hub give you MagSafe-compatible options for powering up your iPhone 12, Apple Watch and Airpods.
Give your Apple Watch and iPhone a safe and stylish place to charge and avoid unfriendly plastics with this brilliant charging dock from Limited77. Made entirely from bamboo, it looks great and it’s incredibly sustainable.
Bag yours today at its Cult of Mac Store launch price of under $25.
Apple on Tuesday confirmed that is expanding student IDs on iPhone and Apple Watch to Canada and more U.S. universities.
Starting this school year, tens of thousands of new students will be able to use the feature to conveniently and securely get around campus and make purchases. With a digital student ID, plastic cards are no longer necessary.
Bag yours in one of seven awesome color options. Photo: Benjamin McKay/Cult of Mac
Made from strong and sturdy silicone, Carterjett’s terrific Tire Tread band for Apple Watch is ideal for even the toughest workouts. It’s easy to clean and doesn’t mind getting wet, and it’s a steal at just $24.99.
It also comes in a bunch of great color options — including a red and a blue that are a great match for Apple Watch Series 6.
Bring smooth stainless steel to your Apple Watch with Juuk’s gorgeous new Ovollo band. Its mirror-polished finish helps make your smartwatch look like a dazzling fashion piece, and it’s available in a number of color options to suit your style. You can order yours now through the Cult of Mac Store.
Juice up four devices with the new Zens Magnetic + Watch Wireless Charger. Photo: Zens
Zens launched a new all-in-one wireless charger station for four devices. It’s handy for juicing up your MagSafe-compatible iPhone. Plus you can add an Apple Watch, AirPods and one other gadget, all at once if needed.
The new Anker PowerExpand 9-in-1 USB-C PD Dock offers 60W of charging power. Photo: Anker
Following the release of its 12-port Thunderbolt 4 dock in June, Anker is now rolling out a new addition to the PowerExpand range, the PowerExpand 9-in-1 USB-C PD Dock. It keeps a slimmer profile than Anker’s beefier docks in the range, some with a 12 and 13 ports.
The MagSafe-compatible Chargeasap Flash Pro Plus power bank can charge up to six Apple devices at once. Photo: Chargeasap
Australian outfit Chargeasap is back on crowdfunding site Indiegogo with new high-capacity power banks for charging gadgets on the go. The Flash Pro works for Android and the MagSafe-compatible Flash Pro Plus is designed for Mac.
The Anker PowerWave 3-in-1 charging stand lets you take power on the go. Photo: Anker
Anker’s first announced its new PowerWave Go 3-in-1 Stand for charging iPhones, Apple Watches and AirPods back in January. Well, it just came out. The cool wrinkle here is a removable power bank to charge devices on the go.
Save on the stunning polished Revo from Juuk, and lots, lots more. Photo: Juuk
The Cult of Mac Store just kicked off its big Fourth of July sale, offering 15% off all items when you spend $50 or more.
Take your pick from some of the best iPhone, iPad and AirPods cases, stands, Apple Watch bands and more — all hand-picked and approved by members of the Cult of Mac team.
You don't have to spend $49 on a band to get the face. Image: Killian Bell/Cult of Mac
Apple introduced new International Collection bands for Apple Watch on Tuesday, priced at $49 each. There are 22 available and each comes with an accompanying Stripes face you can download from Apple’s website.
But you don’t need to buy a band to get your hands on the new faces. We’ll show you how to download them right now to show support for your country at this year’s Summer Olympics.
Just in time for the Summer Olympics. Photo: Apple
Support your country at this year’s Summer Olympics with one of Apple’s new International Collection bands for Apple Watch. Each one is priced at $49 and comes with a matching, downloadable watch face.
You can order yours today, exclusively from Apple. (If you only want the Stripes watch face for your country, you can download that now for free.)
You can leave your iPhone in your pocket. Photo: Apple
Virtual ID cards are coming to Apple Wallet this fall, and you’ll be able to access them on your Apple Watch. In a new interview, two Cupertino executives explain how the feature will work in watchOS 8.
Deidre Caldbeck, director of Apple Watch marketing, said the update is another step toward replacing your physical wallet entirely. Kevin Lynch, Apple’s VP of technology, highlighted its convenience.
More inspirational stories to get you pumped. Photo: Apple
Apple is debuting new episodes of its Time to Walk stories for Apple Fitness+. The new episodes, featuring Randall Park, Michaela Jaé “MJ” Rodriguez, Stephen Fry, Anthony Joshua, and others, will arrive starting June 28.
On the same day Apple will also introduce an Artist Spotlight series, boasting workouts with workouts set to playlists from individual artists — like Alicia Keys, Jennifer Lopez, Keith Urban, and Lady Gaga.
Wristcam gives your Apple Watch dual cameras and live video messaging. Photo: Wristcam
This post is brought to you in collaboration with our friends at Wristcam.
Dick Tracy comics gave its tough-guy detective a two-way-radio wristwatch in the 1940s, presaging today’s Apple Watch and other smartwatches. Now Wristcam is turning your Apple Watch into a walkie-talkie-style communicator.
Wristcam, the first (and only) smart-band camera for Apple Watch to receive the “Made for Apple Watch” designation, today announces its live video messaging capability is available on the App Store. And Cult of Mac readers can get a special discount on this unique Apple Watch accessory now through July 30, 2021. Just use our link to get $30 off a Wristcam.