Who else misses the satisfying click of the old-school iPod’s scroll wheel? If your hand itches for that tactile goodness, you’re in luck. Enter tinyPod, a nifty accessory that transforms any Apple Watch—yes, even the Ultra—into a functional iPod doppelgänger, complete with a working scroll wheel, that does more than the OG iPod did.

This isn’t just a retro-style stand. The tinyPod is a case that fully integrates with your Apple Watch, using a clever mechanism to connect the scroll wheel to the watch’s digital crown. That’s right: you’re not just turning the wheel for show—you’re bringing back the tactile magic to scroll through your Music, Messages, Weather, Voice Memos, and more. You can even take calls, all while channeling your inner early-2000s tech enthusiast.
Of course, the health features go out the window, but who cares about whether the heart is still beating or not when you’re riding the wave of nostalgia? Plus, there’s a bonus: since the wrist detection isn’t needed, turning it off could gift you multi-day battery life—which is unimaginable with an Apple Watch.
Worried about functionality? Don’t be. The tinyPod ensures all ports and buttons stay accessible, including the magnetic charging dock. Features like Apple Pay and NameDrop remain intact, and since the Apple Watch lets you store music, podcasts, and audiobooks offline while pairing with AirPods, you’ve got a full-fledged, modern-day iPod on your hands.

The tinyPod comes in two versions: a hard case, priced at US$79 for 41/40mm and 45/44mm Apple Watch models or US$89 for the 49mm Ultra 1 and Ultra 2. Too steep? Opt for the soft case, which ditches the scroll wheel but still nails the retro vibe, starting at just US$29-US$39.
So, if you’re ready to embrace reinventing the wheel—literally—grab the tinyPod and let the throwback tunes begin. The tinyPod looks awfully similar to the Pod Case by the designer of Caseology from 2018. We are not sure if they are related, or if tinyPod is a whole new idea by another bunch of people.




Images: tinyPod.