The 2000s were Apple's golden era of tactile design. Physical keyboards meant something. The iPod's click wheel became cultural shorthand for cool. Even charging docks were desktop sculptures worth displaying. Then touchscreens erased it all, and we've been swiping through a world of smooth glass ever since. These seven accessories prove that the best design decisions don't need updating. Each one resurrects an iconic piece of Apple history while solving modern problems we didn't realize we still had.
Apple officially has a new wearable - your iPhone. The tech giant's latest iPhone accessory is a $59 crossbody strap that attaches to some Apple-designed iPhone cases to transform the way youcarry your phone. Available in 10 colors that match the cases Apple also launched Tuesday during its fall event, the strap turns the iPhone into a hands-free wearable. With the release, Apple is joining a trend that's taking off among some who are fashion-forward or simply want more convenience.
While it's taking over for your alarm clock, the Anker MagGo is also bringing fast charging to your iPhone and your AirPods, so they're both fully loaded when you wake up. The two built-in LED lights let you see that each device is charging, and charging quickly: An iPhone 15 Pro will go from dead to 25% charged in just 21 minutes on the Anker MagGo, nearly half the time a 7.5W charger takes.