A new Pod Pro battery pack from Nomad Goods is the first of its kind, promising to charge both your iPhone and Apple Watch at the same time.
Nomad Goods made a name for itself with its Stand for Apple Watch, which generated positive reviews and proved quite successful. The company is now back with a new set of Apple-centric accessories, including a premium Leather Strap for the Apple Watch and a more powerful Pod Pro battery pack.
Arriving as the successor to the Pod charging dock for the Apple Watch, the new Pod Pro boasts more power capacity while also boosting device compatibility. Instead of charging just the Apple Watch, the Pod Pro is now capable of charging both an iPhone 6 and an Apple Watch at the same time, thanks to its 6,000 mAh battery and integrated Lightning cable. The gadget also hides the cables, storing a Magnetic Charging Cable for the Apple Watch underneath its metal cap for more convenience and better aesthetics.
"We built the Pod Pro to the highest standards," Nomad states on the Pod Pro product page. "Its integrated Lightning cable is MFi certified by Apple to work with iPhone/iPad/iPod. This means Pod Pro is reliable and safe for all of your devices. And by integrating Apple Watch's charging cable, it charges your Watch just as you're used to."
The Pod Pro is set to start shipping on October 30, but interested customers can now pre-order the battery pack and benefit from a promotional discount. Until October 15, the Pod Pro is available for pre-order for $79.99. Afterward, its price will go up to a regular $99.99.
The new leather Strap for the Apple Watch, meanwhile, comes with a heftier price tag that may deter prospective buyers. The Strap is currently available for pre-order at a discounted $119.99, but it will go up to a full retail price of $149.99 on September 30. The accessory is made of "totally raw, unprocessed but refined leather" and is available in a single size and color: 2 mm, in natural brown. Nomad lists a September 15 shipping date for this Apple Watch Strap.
