If you are one to own more than one smartwatch and from more than one brand this latest product is what you need in your life right now and is affordable and not only that it is portable and USB-C, there is many offerings around that charge watches as a standalone product but this one does all watches without the pin connectors and having tested it here on several of my own smartwatches it is an ideal piece of kit to have and you should have as you will be aware it is costly to replace the charger that comes with your watch.
This product is launching beside a US based product which is a 9 in 1 SuperDock which you can see in the link below but we are here to talk about this pocket sized little smartwatch charger which is super cool and does more than it says on the tin after our testing.
This can charge most Samsung watches and Apple watches and also the Google Pixel watch and not only that is does also charge my years old moto 360 smartwatch which is pretty old by today’s standards but it still works and I still love it and wear it from time to time but now I wear either my Google Pixel Watch Apple watch or Samsung smartwatch and it works on all of them which is great and as we know battery life on these is not the best in the world but with this little gadget you can plug it in anywhere and even a power brick and charge all your watches and it also charge the Apple Airpods Pro 2 which we do not have here.
Check out the video below for more and of course check out their kickstarter page
Twelve South, an innovative Apple accessories designer, today introduces the ActionBand, a machine-washable wristband that provides a wrist-friendly way to workout with the Apple Watch. Made from flexible terry cotton, the ActionBand comfortably hugs the wrist, absorbing sweat and keeping the user and the watch dry while they work to close their activity/fitness rings. ActionBand can also be comfortably worn on the forearm or bicep, ideal for activities that involve the wrist.
Unlike the traditional Apple Watch band, the ActionBand has a protective frame to keep the Apple Watch safe from knocks and scratches while exercising. Comfortable to wear, the ActionBand keeps the device securely pressed against the user’s skin, making it easy to track their progress and providing full access to the Digital Crown and Side Button. Switching to the ActionBand for a workout will also mean that a user’s day-to-day Apple Watch band will stay clean and dry.
The ActionBand comes with a pair of machine-washable wristbands in the box, one with an Apple Watch frame, one without. Thanks to a blend of Lycra, ActionBand has enough stretch in it to position on the forearm, giving users the option to move the Apple Watch off the wrist if they prefer. Its thick cotton material soaks up sweat, keeping hands dry and making it easier to keep a firm grip on barbells, free weights, cardio equipment or a tennis racquet.
The ActionBand is available now for £24.99 from Amazon.co.uk. It is currently compatible with Apple Watch Series 4, 5, 6 & SE (both 40mm & 44mm) with Series 7 compatibility coming soon.
Own an Apple watch? This is for you if you do and I must say this is a neat little accessory and only recently after buying the latest Nike Apple Watch SE it fits the bill for me rather nicely for several reasons and best of all is the price as it costs much less than what Apple can offer and useful in more ways than one..
This is so portable it fits in your pocket or travel bag which means NO CABLES required and you simply use your USB port or you could use a powerbank, not only that most cars today have USB ports in them so you can use it to charge your watch in the car on the go too which is neat, this can also be used at home with your PC or any other devices that have a USB port on them, for example I have a headphone stand and a light that have ports on the rear so this enables me to use this rather than having cables all over the place and it is a win win in my book and a clever little accessory to have in your possession.
Twelve South, an innovative Apple accessories designer, today introduces the ActionSleeve 2, a fabric armband that makes working out with the Apple Watch even better by giving users the option to wear it wherever it’s most comfortable, not just the wrist.
The Apple Watch is the most advanced health & fitness device ever, but the wrist is not always the perfect place to wear it. Sports like kickboxing, weightlifting and crossfit training often require protective sports gear and full wrist mobility that can rule out the use of Apple Watch on the wrist. The ActionSleeve 2 enables users to position the Apple Watch on the upper arm or bicep where it’s still in view and controllable.
When placed higher on the arm, ActionSleeve 2 ensures that the sensors on the Apple Watch remain in close contact with the body so that users can continue to track their activity via apps such as Apple Fitness+. Comfortable to wear, the ActionSleeve 2 is made from a hand-washable non-allergenic material that is soft against the skin. Extra fabric is placed beneath the hardware to eliminate any rubbing or pinching.
Twelve South Action sleeve 2 for Apple Watch
Compatible with Apple Watch Series 4,5 and 6, the ActionSleeve 2 has a protective frame which helps shield the watch from accidental bumps and scratches. The screen, crown and button remain fully accessible and functional at all times. ActionSleeve 2 gives users a whole new way to utilise the Apple Watch, beyond the wrist. Whether cycling, playing golf, doing yoga or weights, users will be able to move more naturally without the Apple Watch getting in the way of their workout.
The ActionSleeve 2 is available now for £34.99 from Amazon.co.uk. It is available for both the 40mm (fitting arms up to 15in) and 44mm (fitting arms up to 17in) Apple Watches.
Deezer, has released a new Apple Watch app which will allow users to benefit from offline listening on the Apple Watch, a feature currently unavailable on Spotify for example. This will provide Apple Watch users with a greater variety of potential streaming services, and Deezer users with an optimal experience when using an Apple Watch.
Key features:
Offline listening
Download music straight to Apple Watch
add or remove playlists that you no longer want to hear.
Family subscribers will also be able to download playlists and favorites from individual profiles
There is a myriad of cloned products out there today and Apple being one of the most copied when it comes to earbuds and so on, this company we have worked with before and we said we would check out their watch and some other products they have as the products still work today and come in at an affordable price. ONE Might as why check out clones, there is so many out there many companies under different brands we have checked these out we have been asked to review other cloned products and it turned out that they are several companies using different names to get reviews done and simply said no.
Clones are also a cheaper way to get a fairly good product at a fraction of the cost, and you might also ask who are these products for. well for the demanding teens that their parents cant say no too is one and also if one wants to have the latest that looks identical to the real thing and most notable of those on the street is the Airpods. The watch reviewed here has been fine with my testing and I have done a long video review to check it out and for the money it looks the part, does most of what the Apple watch does bar rich notifications and sports a decent speaker for calls, you can remotely play with music your camera, fitness readouts ,heart monitoring and much more so all in all it is a fair price to pay for a well built copy of the real thing, see more in the video below. As always with cloned products how long they will last I cant stand by so like any cloned product you buy the choice is yours.. As mentioned we have tried several products from MGET and they work fine today being used on a regular basis taking into account I test alot of earbuds and my usage would differ than the average consumer but we do go back and check in on older earbuds with time.
Twelve South today introduced the TimePorter, a compact case and charging stand for the Apple Watch. Taking inspiration from a sunglasses case, not only can the neatly designed TimePorter hold all your essential Apple Watch accessories, it also acts as a charging and display stand. Whether users are travelling and need a case for protection or simply want a storage and charging solution that won’t look out of place on a bedside table, the TimePorter is the ultimate companion for the Apple Watch.
The TimePorter can hold everything needed to dress and power an Apple Watch, including the extra-long Apple charging cable, an additional Watch band, a USB charger and more. An integrated portal holds the magnetic charging disc flush with the roof of the TimePorter so users can simply slip their Watch band around the contoured leather case for charging. A built-in spool within the case feeds out just enough cable to reach the nearest power outlet and also stops it from tangling.
The TimePorter can also be used as a display stand due to its multi-angle case top that can be adjusted to give users the perfect view of incoming notifications and alerts whilst the Watch charges. For those who like to use nightstand mode whilst they sleep, just position the Watch horizontally across the TimePorter and angle to view. The magnetic charging disc will hold the watch in place.
The Twelve South TimePorter is available now for £44.99 at Amazon.co.uk.
In case you have an iPhone and still do not wear an Apple Watch, then it is almost true this gadget is at the top of your wish list. First released back in 2015, Apple Watch evolved from a gadget that deeply relied on pairing with your iPhone to an intelligent and autonomous IoT device.
The latest version of Apple Watch is widely used to stay informed of social messages, pay for goods, manage a smart home, track your workout, monitor your health, and do plenty of other awesome things. It delivers really a seamless user experience.
At the same, it stores a lot of your private data. It is in your best interest to safeguard it from evil eyes. Your text messages, your credit card details for Apple Pay, and your emails are just a few examples of what needs to be protected.
Although most people do know that they need to protect this sensitive data, the overall awareness of the watchOS built-in security mechanisms is not as high.
This post will bridge the gap by providing you important tips to be sure your personal data stays safe even in a worst-case scenario.
Passcode Lock
Setting up a passcode is the most effective way to avoid unauthorized access to your device and its data.
If you do not implement this mechanism from the start, you may do it at any later point:
Open the Apple Watch app on your paired smartphone
Go to My Watch
Press Passcode
Your passcode must be at least four digits long. You can also set a much more secure variant by entering up to 10 digits.
This process can also be done on the Apple Watch:
Click Settings
Tap Passcode
Click Turn Passcode On
Enter your code
It is important that the Apple Watch passcode does not match the passcode set on your iPhone. This way you will steer away from a single point of failure.
You are not obliged to enter the passcode every time you unlock the Watch (as opposed to the Passcode Lock feature on iPhones.) Your watch comes with a Wrist Detection function that automatically locks it once you take it off. The device will ask for the passcode when you put it on or restart the gadget.
To make things even easier, there is also the Unlock with iPhone feature. It is available from the Watch app on your iPhone. Once this feature is enabled, the watch will unlock whenever you unlock the smartphone.
Data Self-Destruction
To give your security an extra boost, you may set the number of unsuccessful unlock attempts after which personal data gets deleted from the device. By default, there is a one-minute delay after incorrect passcodes are entered six times in a row.
Although setting the device to erase all data may be like a scorched-earth tactic, it can really save you if an evil-minded person puts his on your device.
On the other hand, this could be a serious problem. You may forget the passcode and quickly exceed the limit of wrong login attempts. Only having a backup to restore your data can save you in this scenario. It is recommended to use the Erase Data function only after weighing up all the pros and cons.
Activation Lock
Sometimes Apple Watches get stolen, sometimes people simply misplace it. Any security mechanism enabled beforehand is really a cold comfort as you may never see your digital pal again. However, you can always prevent your data from being obtained by third parties. Activation Lock does the trick. It makes the smartwatch completely useless for anybody who finds or steals it. Please mind it requires watchOS 2 or above.
Once enabled, Activation Lock just “bricks” the device. No malefactor will be able to unpair it from your iPhone or pair it with his phone or deactivate the geolocation function (unless he knows your Apple ID and password.)
In case the Find My feature is enabled, Activation Lock turns on automatically. Just check it one more time to be sure it is up and running:
Open the Watch app on your iPhone
Go to My Watch
Tap the “i” icon
In case Find My is listed there – it means the feature enabled
The good side of this function is that it does not require an Internet connection.
Lost Mode
As mentioned above, the Find My iPhone option has got your Apple Watch covered so that you can find your lost device. It is strange now, but the first generation of Apple Watch did not have the GPS module. So, its whereabouts could not be determined this way.
Starting with Apple Watch Series 2, the gadget was equipped with the GPS module but still relied on its paired iPhone to be found.
Beginning with Series 3, Apple Watch boasts LTE connectivity and so users can benefit from Find My feature to locate it based on signals from nearby cell towers. You do not even need to use the iPhone to find the Apple Watch. This option is available on iCloud.com.
Find My option provides another feature called Lost Mode. It permits to specify a short message to be displayed on the screen of the Apple Watch. In case some kind people find it, they may read your email address or phone number and contact you. Lost Mode is also good as it blocks Apple Pay on your smartwatch.
Screen Notifications
With so much of our data being collected by online services these days, and so many phishing attacks, privacy becomes our top priority. Many of you may want to hide personal messages and notifications from curious friends or snoops. Thankfully, Notification Privacy is one more remarkable feature available on watchOS. To turn it on:
Go to the Watch app on your iPhone
Click My Watch
Go to Notifications
Slide the Notification Privacy toggle to the right
From now on, the Apple Watch will still let you know there is a new message, but no actual details will be shown on the screen. To see the actual message, just tap the alert.
Conclusion
Not only does Apple Watch help you be well-organized and stay connected at all times, but it also goes with quite a few security features that protect your personal data and privacy from various attacks targeting Apple devices. Although some people fail to apply these simple security mechanisms, it is never too late to do it and enjoy both security and convenience.
David Balaban is a computer security researcher with over 17 years of experience in malware analysis and antivirus software evaluation. David runs Privacy-PC.com and MacSecurity.net projects that present expert opinions on contemporary information security matters, including social engineering, malware, penetration testing, threat intelligence, online privacy, and white hat hacking. David has a strong malware troubleshooting background, with the recent focus on ransomware countermeasures. https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-balaban/
