Apple introduces a new way to carry your phone. Plus, a hardworking new trail shoe and function-forward smartwatch.

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Two models wearing black pleated pants and long-sleeve tops, one in black with a yellow strap accessory, the other in white with a black strap accessory.Apple

Apple x Issey Miyake iPhone Pocket

Apple has teamed up with Japanese designer Issey Miyake to introduce a new way to carry your iPhone. Inspired by strips of cloth, the iPhone Pocket is a single, unbroken piece of 3D-knit fabric that simultaneously acts as a carry case and a handle. It’s also stretchy and flexible, able to be carried by hand or tied around a bag. And it’s available in a bunch of different colors and two lengths (Short and Long, although the former is available in more colors).

Pair of brown and beige Veja Finisterre sneakers with orange laces resting on a weathered log.Finisterre

Veja + Finisterre Fitz Roy Trail Shoe

The capable brainchild of two respected brands, the Veja x Finisterre Fitz Roy Trail Shoe brings together Vera’s shoe expertise and Finisterre’s aesthetic and deep understanding of life on the coast. The unisex style features water-resistant, tightly woven recycled polyester Trek-Shell uppers in a “Basalte/Almond” colorway that include a PFAS-free DWR finish, Amazonian rubber outsoles that provide tons of traction and multidirectional lugs and a rock-plate, which provide extra protection in tough terrain. 

Blue and white camo Yamaha dirt bike with knobby tires and gold front forks on a white background.Yamaha

Yamaha YE-01 Prototype

In collaboration with Electric Motion SAS, Yamaha has created an all-electric dirt bike prototype called the YE-01. Set to compete in the forthcoming MXEP series, the bike will aid in the brand’s two-wheeled EV development. Having revolutionized motocross with innovative suspension designs and trick four-stroke tech, this kind of release is par for the course for Yamaha.

Close-up of a wristwatch with a black leather strap and a black dial featuring iridescent purple and pink fragments.Awake

Awake Son Mài Fragments

French indie brand Awake follows up on its first permanent collection, the Son Mài, with this even more stunning version of the everyday watch. While the Son Mài combined traditional Vietnamese lacquer with silver leaf, the Son Mài Fragments collection swaps the silver for pieces of mother-of-pearl arranged in a mosaic pattern using the Japanese art of raden. The watches are priced at € 2,700 (~$3,131).

Close-up of a person wearing a white fitness watch and a maroon sports top while running outdoors.Coros

Coros Pace 4

Dual-band GPS. A handy Action Button. And a brand-new AMOLED display. The ultralight Coros Pace 4 packs plenty of functionality into all of 32 grams. It’s also designed to go the distance with an impressive battery — up to 19 days of daily use or 41 hours of GPS. Finally, at just $249, it might just be the best value in smartwatches.

Transparent wired in-ear monitors with visible internal components and metal accents on a white background.Azla

Azla Ares Clear

Azla’s Ares Clear is a pair of wired earbuds with a unique transparent design that are designed for competitive FPS gamers who “demand both accuracy and all-day comfort.” The earbuds pack a dual-driver system, comprised of a Knowles balanced armature and a dynamic driver, delivering a wide frequency response from 10Hz to 40kHz. They have a Kevlar-reinforced, silver-plated cable with separate mic and audio conductors, designed to deliver great audio for chat. And they cost $119.

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