UPDATED 11:12 EST / APRIL 10 2015

6 must-have Apple Watch accessories to charge and protect

The Apple Watch is finally here, and that means it’s time to personalize and protect the newest iOS toy.

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For starters, Apple offers its own accessories, including various straps from the Sport Band that costs $49, the Milanese Loop for $149 and the Modern Buckle for $249, so you can change the look of your Apple Watch to suit your style. It also offers a magnetic charging cable for $29 for the one-meter variant and $39 for the two-meter model.

But if you’re looking for other products to make your Apple Watch unique, check out some of the accessories below.

Six must-have accessories for the Apple Watch

 

Nomad’s Stand and Pod

Nomad Goods introduced two Apple Watch accessories to help users charge their devices in style and on the go. The Stand is a charging stand that stylishly hides the magnetic charging table and looks good on your nightstand or office table. The Pod is a portable charging station for the Apple Watch that promises four full-on charges for the device. The Stand is slated to be released on May 1 with a $59 price tag, while the Pod will be released on June 1 for the same price.

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The X-Doria Defense Edge is designed to be easily snapped on the Apple Watch to protect its edges. It is made from durable machined aluminum with its inside lined with soft rubber so the Apple Watch’s edges stays protected. It is designed to be compatible with all editions of the Apple Watch. This accessory is slated for an April release, but you can now pre-order it for $29.

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Var Cyclip

The Apple Watch has a variant targeted at sports enthusiasts, but if you like biking around without wearing anything on your wrist, you can use the Var Cyclip to attach your Apple Watch to your bike’s handlebar. This allows you to use your Apple Watch and see the screen clearly without having to take your hands off the handlebar.

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Time Travel Apple Watch Case

If you’re always on the go and want all your little gadgets organized and protected, the Time Travel Apple Watch Case will do that for you. It has two small pockets where your charger and another small accessory can go, a long pocket that can hold your extra straps, and the main compartment can hold your smartphone, EarPods, Apple Watch when not in use and other accessories. Also, the front pocket can be used to hold your Apple Watch while it’s charging. You can purchase the Time Travel Apple Watch Case for $49; it will start shipping after the Apple Watch ships.

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Mega Tiny Corp.’s screen protector

Even if device manufacturers tell consumers that their screens are tough and durable, one of the first accessories people purchase for their smartphone and tablet is a screen protector. And it will probably be the same case for the Apple Watch. If you’re looking for a screen protector with a warranty for your precious smartwatch, Mega Tiny Corp. offers screen protectors for the 42mm and 38mm sizes of any model of the Apple Watch. You can get the screen protector for $6.99 on Amazon.com.


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