Get the full Telegram experience on your Apple Watch with Nanogram Messenger

There is an official Telegram app for the Apple Watch, but as 9to5Mac pointed out, it leaves a lot to be desired. You can't use the app independent of the iPhone, even on the cellular-enabled Apple Watch. And that's why developer Kosta Eleftheriou released Nanogram Messenger, which promises the complete experience on the Apple wearable.

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Third-party Apple accessory makers reportedly hit by Apple Watch charging pucks shortage

Another industry reportedly affected by delays caused by the pandemic is Apple's third-party accessory makers. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman writes in the latest edition of his Power On newsletter that smaller accessory makers are supposedly having issues acquiring Apple's proprietary charging pucks that it can use on their accessories. It results in delays of products. It isn't clear what caused the issue, but it won't be surprising if it's due to the supply chain issues caused by the pandemic. Apple's own chargers aren't affected by the problem.

Source: 9to5Mac

Spotify on the Apple Watch gets offline music downloads

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Spotify has plans to bring offline music downloads to Google Wear soon. But that isn't coming out yet. iOS users, though, are getting the feature first. Spotify will let Apple Watch users download playlists, albums, and podcasts and play these offline, meaning you can listen to your favourite audio content without bringing a phone with you. 

Back in November, Spotify added the option to stream music using the Apple Watch, but it only worked as a remote for the streaming service. Now, the offline feature will be available on the Apple Watch Series 3 or later, running WatchOS 6.0 later, with WatchOS 7.1 and up recommended. You will also need a Spotify Premium subscription for the feature to work.

Source: The Verge

Apple releases Pride Edition straps for the Apple Watch Braided Solo Loop, Nike Sport Loop

The Apple Watch gets a couple of new straps in a new "Pride Edition" design along with a new Pride watch face. The Braided Solo Loop design weaves together the original rainbow colours from the different Pride flags, while the Nike Sport Loop showcases six colours of the original rainbow. 

The Braided Solo Loop's material is the same as the others, with a stretchable recycled yarn interwoven with silicone threads designed for ultra-comfort without clasps or buckles. It comes in 12 sizes. As for the Nike Sport Loop, it also features reflective yarn to help with visibility at night. Its design is more focused on durability and adjustability.

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