Smartphone Accessories
Back in September at IFA, Belkin unveiled its Apple MagSafe Duo-style foldable travel charger, and it has just recently unleashed a new 3-in-1 model. The Apple-inspired model is essentially a small square fold-up device that unfurls to reveal a MagSafe pad on one side and a Qi pad for AirPods and the like on the other. The new Magnetic Wireless Charging Travel Pad treatment is very much the same as the two-way model, but with a third charging pad that features a pop-out Apple Watch charger as well. Now available for purchase, you can head below for a closer look at the details.
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The growing number of 15W MagSafe charging stands out there is dizzying. It is becoming harder and harder for brands to differentiate themselves from the pack, but I think Journey has managed to pull this off, even if mostly in an aesthetic way, with its new NOVA 3-in-1 Fast Wireless Charging Station. And now it’s time to go hands-on to see if the price of entry is worth it.
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Today Lexar is officially launching its new Go Portable SSD and hub system. The ultra portable storage system combines a two-piece set consisting of a tiny thumb-sized USB-C drive that can connect right to the bottom of an iPhone with a detachable hub of sorts that adds a bevy of interconnectivity options to your content creator setup. We did see a successful Kickstarter campaign earlier in the year that garnered over a $1M in revenue ahead of today’s official US release, but the new storage setup is now available for purchase at retail and ready to directly capture 4K Apple Pro Res footage straight from iPhone 15 and 16 Pro/Pro Max devices.
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We already featured the new MUJJO iPhone 16 accessories and came away impressed with its latest leather cases, but it has since expanded the lineup with a new MagSafe wallet. The standard issue version recently landed in our roundup of some favorites for Apple’s latest handset, but the new model takes just about everything we loved about the original and adds in a bifold-like design with some kickstand action. Now available for purchase directly on the official site, you can get more details and closer look down below.
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Baseus is a brand that has quickly become one of the favorite budget-friendly solutions around here among both staffers and readers, especially when it comes to charging gear. It has recently unleashed its latest lineup of power solutions including the “world’s first desktop charger with a retractable cable” as well as an ultra thin model as part of its Nomos lineup, and all of them are landing on its official Amazon storefront with notable launch deals. Scope out the deals and details below.
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8Bitdo is expanding its gamepad lineup today with the introduction of a new Bluetooth model called the Ultimate Mobile Gaming Controller for Android. This new gamepad features Hall Effect triggers and joysticks and it fully supports the brand’s Ultimate software, too. You can pre-order the new Ultimate Mobile Gaming Controller for Android now at $49.99 shipped. It comes in black and white colors, both of which start shipping on November 29 which is just in time for the holidays. This listing also falls under the Amazon pre-order Guarantee, which means you’ll be charged the lowest price it falls to between now and release no matter how much you lock in for now. Head below for a closer look and more details.
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While Anker has upgraded its Prime power gear with a new flat-style 240W power strip, the previous-gen 2023 model Anker Prime 6-in-1 USB-C Charging Station is still a solid option and a significantly less pricey one at that. The new 2024 model carries a regular price tag at $165 and is currently selling for $145 at Amazon where it has never dropped below $100 (this was the fall Prime Day deal), but you can now score the 2023 model down at $69.99 shipped via Anker’s Amazon storefront or its official site right now. Regularly $100 these days (it launched last year at $110), this is at least 30% off, the lowest price we can find, and $20 under the previous deal price.
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Today, Satechi is officially launching its next-generation Qi2 Trio Wireless Charging Pad. Delivering a more premium aluminum build alongside the ability to charge your gear in an entirely flat position or at a heads-up viewing angle for a proper desktop MagSafe-ready stand setup, it is now available for purchase with an included 45W power adapter. Head below for a closer look.
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Moment has been a staple brand around for years, delivering some of the better camera lens attachments in the game while accommodating them by way of its iPhone 16 Camera Case with the built-in Drop-In Lens Mount. It has been popular among readers for good reason, and it’s time to put its new iPhone 16 model to the test to make sure it’s up to par with the Camera Control button and Apple’s latest handset design.
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Nomad is one of our favorite iPhone case makers – this should come as no surprise considering how much I just praised its gorgeous Traditional full-wrap leather iPhone 16 model (I’m using it right now). But for folks not upgrading to iPhone 16 anytime soon, it has now moved just about all of its wonderful leather and sport iPhone 15 cases over to clearance pricing with solid 30% price drops. While you will find some deals on its official Amazon store right now, selection is extremely limited. Deals on Nomad gear are hard to come by. It does happen from time-to-time, but it’s seldom at best. Starting today, you’ll find a giant collection of the iPhone 15 models at 30% off waiting over on this landing page (just above the iPhone 13 and 14 models) – we will highlight some of our favorites for you down below as well.
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Hyper unveiled one of the more capable 15W MagSafe stands earlier this year with a 4-in-1 setup and it is now finally available for purchase. One of the only models on the market from the major third-party brands to offer a proper 4-in-1 setup that includes a 15W Qi2 MagSafe pad for iPhone, an Apple Watch fast charger, a 5W Qi pad for AirPods, and a fourth wireless charging pad that can deliver up to 10W of juice to a second handset, the HyperJuice Next Qi2 4-in-1 Magnetic Charging Stand is now up for purchase with a couple other notable tricks up its sleeve.
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Update 10/24: SANDMARC has informed us that due to an issue with Apple licensing it might not be able to actually release the new capture button model of its case. We have reached out for comment regarding refunds and the brand has told us it will offer customers who purchased the Camera Control model the option of a full refund or to opt for the cutout model.
SANDMARC has just debuted the very first leather iPhone 16 case with a proper sapphire crystal Camera Control. This is the very first leather iPhone 16 case we have seen to date with an actual Camera Control button, never mind the same tech Apple uses, and it happens to now be resting along the side of one of our very favorite leather cases in the game. Now available for purchase directly from the SANDMARC site for iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max, you can use code 9TO5TOYS at checkout to receive our exclusive discount. Head below for more details.
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We have been covering the Peak Design Everyday canvas cases around here for at least a few years now, but this year it has introduced a whole new model made of a vegan Clarino Leather. How does it stand up against the bevy of vegan leather out there? Did the brand right its wrongs from last year’s Action Button mishap? The short answers are it’s very good and yes, it very much did. Scope out our hands-on impressions below.
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There’s no shortage of Qi2 chargers on the market in 2024 and we’ve tested a bunch of them here at 9to5Toys, right from Anker’s MagGo 3-in-1 charging station from the first wave of these chargers to ESR’s 3-in-1 Qi2 charger more recently. While they all have different form factors and even multiple charging pads and ports for added functionality, none stand out the way UGREEN’s new Uno Qi2 2-in-1 charging station does with its unique design. I’ve been using it as my main charger over the last few weeks and it has won me over not just with its reliable charging but by adding a touch of personality to my desk.
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Journey is back at it again today with its latest new MagSafe charging station, and a nice pre-order deal to boot. The NOVA 3-in-1 Fast Wireless Charging Station is making its worldwide debut today to offer up the same old 3-in-1 charging action, but in a fresh new form-factor with a nice wood grain option. The official Made for Apple Watch nod of approval lands alongside the Qi2 15W action as well as a 20% launch deal you can secure ahead of its October 28 release date. Scope out the details down below.
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Atom Studios is a relatively new brand on our radar here at 9to5Toys, but after getting a chance to test out its recently-released lineup, we decided it more than deserved some limelight. While you will find some more traditional cases in its iPhone 16 collection, it is its iPhone 16 Agave Leather MagSafe Soft Snap case that really caught our eye. Head below for our exclusive discount code and our hands-on impressions.
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MUJJO, much like year’s past, was among the first leather case makers out of the gate when iPhone 16 was unveiled. I have been a fan of the brand’s leather treatments for at least a couple generations now, and with some new color options landing for iPhone 16, was excited to give them a test for 2024. While the initial run of these case had a Camera Control button that wasn’t up to the task, it has now re-issued with corrections, readied replacements for early adopters, and I am here to see if it all worked out.
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UGREEN’s MagFlow Qi2 3-in-1 Charger Station for iPhone 16, Apple Watch, and your AirPods has now surfaced on Amazon. After featuring the slightly more compact 2-in-1 model last month, the brand’s latest foldable charging solution now includes a third pop-out charging pad to juice up your Apple wearable as well. Now available for purchase with a $100 MSRP, UGREEN’s official Amazon listing is actually offering a notable launch deal today that knocks it down to $79.99 shipped at checkout. Head below for a closer look and more details.
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We have featured a ton of interesting and traditional iPhone 16 cases this year already. Some have seriously impressed us, some with Camera Control buttons, and some with onboard physical gaming controls, but the Clicks case is the first one that adds a complete hardware keyboard to your new Apple headset.
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Today Twelve South is unleashing its brand new MagSafe charging stand, the HiRise 2 Deluxe. Trading out the 3-in-1 setup available on its wonderful HiRise 3 Deluxe for a more compact and streamlined approach, the new HiRise 2 Deluxe delivers a magnetic charging stand for your iPhone with an additional Qi pad hidden in the base for AirPods or another handset. Now available for purchase starting today from Twelve South, we will detail the new release down below alongside some early hands-on impressions.
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The Arc Pulse has been one of the most popular options this year among 9to5 readers, bumper style or otherwise. It would seem more and more folks are looking to leave the Apple design and their color of choice on display while still trying to maintain some semblance of drop protection at the same time, and the Arc Pulse very much does that. But let’s dive in with some hands-on impressions to see how everything shakes out in practice.
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Deals on UAG’s iPhone cases, as well as its Apple Watch bands are rare at best, but this is Prime Big Deal Days after all, and frankly just about no one is safe from the discounts. This year, UAG is offering a selection of its new iPhones 16 case at up to 37% off as well as its Apple Watch bands at up to 50% off, and that includes options for just about any Cupertino wearable you might have. I have already weighed in with a hands-on review on what I love about the brand’s military-inspired iPhone cases just recently, and the same applies for its Apple Watch straps (especially the Active Watch Straps – I’m a big fan of these)…now’s your chance to save some cash on them, and a rare one at that. You’ll find a list of the models actually seeing price drops down below.
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As part of its Prime Big Deal Days event, the official Anker Amazon storefront is getting in on the fall festivities with a series of big-time price drops across its lineup of 2024 Prime power stations, MagSafe Qi2 15W charging stands, power banks, and more. Anker has long been a popular brand around here and its latest Prime power station units with built-in real-time power status analytics top the list, spanning a range of desktop and portable solutions with varying degrees of power. They were featured in our roundup of the best new chargers that can power iPhone 16 (and just about anything else you own) at the full USB-C 45W max and delivering striking, conversation—starting designs. The brand’s Prime Big Deal Days price drops are now live on these and a series of its latest 15W Qi2 MagSafe stands and you’ll find some highlights waiting down below.
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There’s nothing worse than scratching up your brand new iPhone 16 display, never mind fracturing it into pieces, so let’s take a look at our favorite iPhone 16 screen protectors. There are literally thousands of different options out there, some super affordable, some very much not, so we thought we would list out the options we have used ourselves across both categories to make the buying decision a little bit easier for folks. Head below for a closer look at the best new screen protectors for iPhone 16.
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Today we are going hands-on with the new UAG Civilian iPhone 16 Case. The brand is well known for its ultra-protective solutions for Apple’s handsets, but it is the mid-ranger Civilian that catches my eye first, managing to both offer a notable level of protection without looking (or feeling) like there’s a gigantic chunk of plastic around my phone. Let’s dive in down below with some hands-on impressions to see how this year’s model stacks up against Apple’s latest handset design.
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The official ESR Amazon storefront is giving iPhone 16 users a shot at scoring some screen protectors at a super low price today – and I’m talking as low as $2 a pop here. There are a few different 3-packs on sale via Amazon right now for all four iPhone 16 models, but they are all relatively similar with a 9H hardness and a similar build quality – the main difference is the applicator they come with to ease the installation process. All three of which, along with the discounted prices are detailed below.
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The official Journey Prime Big Deals Days sale is now live some four days before the official event kicks off – the deals are live on Amazon and the official site. This time around the brand is offering up to 50% off a range of MagSafe gear, chargers, 3-in-1 stands, travel chargers, MacBook sleeves with onboard charging action, and its latest Apple Find My gear starting from $17.50. While most of the gear sits somewhere between 25% and 40% off, it is generally rare to see the Apple accessory brand offer anything more than 20% (outside of the off 30% launch deal like we are seeing on its new full-grain Apple Watch band). Scope out the details down below.
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It’s time for a hands-on look at what might be the only “official” third-party iPhone 16 case with Camera Control (providing you don’t count Beats). We have seen models with the conductive button cover from SUPCASE and Spigen, but OtterBox seems to have had a more official connection to Apple with its implementation considering you can buy it direct from Cupertino’s stores, so let’s dive in and see if the OtterBox Lumen Series iPhone 16 case with Camera Control is any good.
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Nomad’s 2024 iPhone case collection has once again been one of the more popular options among readers and staffers here at 9to5. Its full-wrap Traditional Leather iPhone 16 case is simply gorgeous, and my favorite so far. But now it’s time to look at something a little bit different, something perhaps for folks that like to live on the edge, confident they won’t bounce the edge of the iPhone 16 on the concrete, and those looking to let their new Apple handset shine in all its glorious titanium beauty…we are hands-on with the new iPhone 16 Nomad Magnetic Leather Back case today.
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Just after seeing a new low go live on the new Anker MagGo power bank with the pop-out Apple Watch charger, the brand’s official storefront has now dropped all colors of its Qi2 15W 10,000mAh MagGo Power Bank with the fold-out kickstand to $69.99 shipped. This one doesn’t have the Apple Watch action, but it does deliver a thinner carrying experience alongside the same battery life with a deeper price drop. It released earlier this year at $90 in the brighter colorways and is now within a couple bucks of the best price we have seen in 2024.
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Today we are hands-on with the new Native Union iPhone 16 case collection, and more specifically the (RE) Classic 3.0. In my opinion, the brand has always found a way to stand out amongst the hundreds of case and accessory makers vying for your attention, but it’s now time to see how its latest iteration of the (RE) Classic holds up for iPhone 16 users in the latest entry to our Tested with 9to5Toys series.
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Pebblebee isn’t an entirely new brand around here, we have featured deals on its new Android trackers and gone hands-on with its gear previously, but today it is introducing the “world’s first item trackers compatible with both Apple Find My and Google Find My Device Networks.” We have seen loads of Apple Find My trackers over the years – Nomad’s Tracking Card with wireless charging remains a favorite of mine – and even some lineups dabbling in both the Apple and Android space, but Pebblebee is looking to separate itself from the pack with its new Universal lineup that plays nice with both of tracking networks.
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As we have previously detailed, Apple’s new iPhone 16 Camera Control button has drawn a line in sand among case options; either they have a cutout or a proper conductive button cover. There aren’t very many options out there, save for the official Apple and Beats cases, one OtterBox model, the Spigen Ultra Hybrid T we just went hands-on with and a couple others. But we have just spotted another design from Spigen receiving the Camera Control button treatment – the new Spigen Tough Armor T (Ai) MagFit. This case is available with just a cutout with launch deal at under $25, but there is also now a new “T” model with the same button we came away impressed with on the Ultra Hybrid.
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Update: Burton Goods has now redesigned the Heritage case with a new 3/4 cutout, completely mitigating the issues I had with the original cutout. You’ll find more details here, and some additional images of the new cutout can be found below.
Earlier this year Burton Goods made its worldwide debut with a range of absolutely gorgeous leather accessories for your Apple gear. Its leather M2 iPad Air and M4 iPad Pro covers were among the most popular we featured among readers, and now it’s time to go hands-on with the brand’s new Heritage Leather iPhone 16 Case as the latest entry to our venerable Tested with 9to5Toys series.
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Next up in iPhone 16 case deals is Anker. The brand’s new magnetic ring cases for Apple’s latest handsets debuted recently at $35 courtesy of its official Amazon storefront and we are now seeing 20% on-page coupons at the ready. The regularly $35 Anker Magnetic Ring Stand Case for iPhone 16, 16 Plus, 16 Pro, and 16 Pro Max has now dropped to $27.99 with free shipping for Prime members or in orders over $25. This is a straight up 20% price drop delivering the lowest price we have tracked on these cases since release. While not all colors are available for all iPhone 16 models, all of them are 20% off.
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We already featured CASETiFY’s new iPhone 16 cases and the modular attachments they support, and just before that it’s special Winnie the Pooh Co-Labs collection, but today it’s all about Groot. The adorable sentient tree being has graced the silver screen as of late in the Guardians of the Galaxy and is now getting its very own CASETiFY collection dubbed, “We are Groot.” Much like we have seen from past official CASETiFY collections, the new Groot lineup consists of a range of specialized designs adorning a range of the brand’s new iPhone 16 case, MacBook sleeves, AirPods covers, and more. Everything is now available for purchase and we will take a closer look at some favorites below.
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Sharge (formerly Shargeek) makes some of the most interesting and unique charging gear out there, and we have a solid deal on one of them today. Coming by way of its official Amazon storefront, you can score its 10,000mAh ICEMAG Magnetic Power Bank down at $44.91 shipped. Be sure to clip the on-page coupon. You’re looking at a regularly $60 MagSafe power bank that is seeing a solid 25% price drop to deliver the lowest price we have tracked this year. This one fetches a bloated $80+ MSRP directly from the Sharge site.
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Spigen unleashed its new iPhone 16 case collection with just about all of the usual models and styles folks familiar with the brand will already know…with one exception. With the introduction of the Camera Control button on iPhone 16, Spigen is now one of only a large handful of options out there that actually have a case that forgoes the cutout in favor of a button cover that is supposed to translate the multi-gesture action through to the phone. But at under $30 Prime shipped the question is, does it?
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Nomad is one of our favorite Apple gear accessory makers, any 9to5Toys reader already knows this. We just went hands-on with its absolutely gorgeous new Traditional Leather iPhone 16 case in brown (it’s also available in black) and loved it. But the brand has now expanded its latest collection of iPhone 16 cases and Apple Watch bands shortly after the debut of the new handset covers and the reveal of its 2024 Rocky Point band with a new collection of Forest green colorways. Scope them out below.
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The official Anker Amazon storefront is now offering its 2-port 12,000mAh Prime Power Bank with the built-in display down at $59.99 shipped for Prime members. Regularly $90, this is 33% off the going rate and the lowest price we can find – this model is currently sold out directly from the Anker website. Today’s deal undercuts the previous deal price by $12 to deliver a capable and feature rich portable charging solution to your EDC and beyond.
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Qi2 wireless chargers are on the rise and the latest one just hit the shelves courtesy of UGREEN. After launching its 2-in-1 Qi2 Uno charger, UGREEN is back again with another Qi2 unit called the MagFlow Qi2 charging stand. Just like many other recent releases on the market, this one also comes with two charging pads to power your iPhone and AirPods simultaneously. This Qi2 charger is now available to buy from UGREEN’s official Amazon storefront for $49.99 shipped. Head below for more details and a closer look.
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Nomad debuted its new iPhone 16 case collection shortly after the new Apple handsets made their first official appearance, and today we are taking our first hands-on look at one of them. The brand introduced a new model this year known as the Traditional Leather Case for iPhone 16 with a complete leather wrap around the sides and I was very interested the first time I laid eyes on it. So let’s dive in and see if this thing really is one of the best leather iPhone 16 case I have seen yet as part of our hands-on Tested with 9to5Toys series.
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The official Anker Amazon storefront is now offering some notable deals on its latest Zolo power bank lineup, complete with integrated woven USB-C cables. Firstly, we spotted the 10,000mAh model back at $17.99 in select colorways, down from the regular $26 price tag with free shipping for Prime members or in orders over $35. You’ll also find the 20,000mAh model with twice the battery power on sale from $28.99, or nearly 20% off the going rate, as well as the 20,000mAh model with two integrated cables (one USB-C and one Lightning) at $39.09 shipped from the regular $46 price tag. All of these deals are either matching our within a couple bucks or so of the best we have seen.
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Just in time for iPhone 16, the new Apple Watch, and AirPods 4, Journey is now ready to debut its latest charging solution known as the GLYDE 4-in-1. The brand says the GLYDE is the “world’s first charger with a retractable wireless charging lid,” combining a portable charging station with a 10,000mAh onboard power bank. Now available for purchase on the official Journey site, you’ll find a nice 20% pre-order discount available once it is added to your cart.
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While the first two editions of our new 9to5Toys Travel Kit series took us to the Big Apple and the swamps of Virginia and North Carolina, today we are focused on an overnighter wedding closer to home. The bulk of the event is going to be a lightweight affair and will only require a few things – suit, watch, some extras for the groomsmen, and an iPhone for the most part. But because I’ll be checking into a hotel room on the premises, I will need to put together a small kit with some must-have gear for an overnight wedding.
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Update: As per usual, we are now seeing 5 to 10% on-page coupons across many of the new iPhone 16 Spigen cases.
The 2024 Spigen iPhone 16 case collection has now landed, with just about all of the new iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max models now available for purchase. The brand’s new affordable iPhone 16 cases are here and, much like year’s past, are offering a giant selection of models and colorways for each of Apple’s new iPhone 16 models. You’ll find all of the new cases up for purchase right now over on the brand’s official Amazon storefront and we will take a look at some of our favorites down below.
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We are now less than 12 hours from delivery day, so we thought it was time to rundown the best MagSafe wallets for iPhone 16. We have collected our favorite options for Apple’s latest handset below, some brand new, some classics, and all of them will work on all MagSafe-equipped iPhones. But if you just picked up a case for you new handset and are looking to grab a new card carrier you’ll find our favorites below, including full-grain and vegan leather, crystal clear, kickstand models, lockable designs, and even some with Find My tracking built-in. Head below to check out our favorite card carriers for Apple’s new iPhone 16 models.
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Not all MagSafe iPhone stands are made equal, some are high-end with premium materials and 15W charging, and some are more affordable and get the job done without breaking bank. And then there’s Belkin’s Apple DockKit model – one of the only stands there with official face-tracking action to keep you in frame no matter what your content creation endeavors entail. After debuting at CES and subsequently landing on the official Apple Store at $180, today we are tracking a relatively rare deal on the Belkin Auto-Tracking Stand Pro with DockKit down at $143.99 shipped via the official site – use code ATS20 if you don’t see the discount automatically in the cart.
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