An Apple Watch upgrade can leave a working older one in a drawer. BigGo Finance's October 29, 2026 report features RePod by Techpod as a way to put that spare device back into daily use.
RePod is a handheld case that turns an Apple Watch into a Mini Phone for music and everyday essentials.
The Watch supplies the electronics
BigGo's central idea is reuse: the spare Watch already has a processor, local storage and a working battery. Its report considers whether that hardware can earn another place in everyday life through a different physical design.
RePod provides the case and handheld interaction. Apple Watch continues to provide watchOS, its apps and services, with the same device, setup and battery limits. The enclosure changes how you carry the Watch and reach its controls.
A handheld way to use it
The report also draws attention to the mechanical scroll wheel alongside the exposed touchscreen, connecting the reuse idea to a change you can see and handle.
For other ways to keep using an older device, read our old Apple Watch guide, or explore RePod for a handheld role.