Apple still not accepting BTC?
No, and I would say it would still be a while before they start accepting it or integrating it with Apple Pay. The huge drop in bitcoin price probably scared them off, for now.

I don't know why people are scared of bitcoin. I love it. But, smartwatches are cool. I myself like the older style watches. Its all about taste though. Some people like new Ferraris, some like 69 Camaros.