All articles tagged with #accessories
The OhSnap Wallet 2 is a modular, lever-action card wallet that attaches magnetically to phones. It features a spring-loaded lever to fan out cards and a tool-free compliant mechanism for swapping cores and plates. Available on Kickstarter, it offers 3, 5, or 7-card configurations but faces criticism for weight and price.
Amazon has launched a fully refreshed 2026 Kindle lineup, featuring thinner, lighter designs, flush displays, and new color options. The update includes aluminum variants with double storage and new accessories like a Bluetooth page-turner and a physical button case. Prices remain unchanged from recent hikes, with the base model available now and others launching in October.
Twelve South has released the AirFly Drive, a $39.99 aluminum adapter that converts factory-wired CarPlay and Android Auto into a wireless connection. The device plugs into a vehicle's USB port, pairs with up to two phones, and automatically reconnects upon ignition. It requires no app or account and is compatible with vehicles from 2014 onward.
Amazon has launched a fully redesigned 2026 Kindle lineup, featuring thinner, lighter bodies, flush displays, and new color options. The new devices include the base Kindle, Paperwhite, Colorsoft, and Kids versions, with aluminum variants offering double storage and premium finishes. New accessories include a Bluetooth page-turn remote and a case with physical buttons.
Amazon has released a fully refreshed Kindle lineup to mark the device's 20th anniversary, featuring thinner designs, flush displays, and new color options. The update includes the base Kindle, Paperwhite, and Colorsoft, alongside new accessories like the Bluetooth 'Kindle Click' remote and a case with physical page-turn buttons. While the base model is available now, most new devices and accessories ship on October 28, with prices remaining stable despite recent global memory shortages.
Amazon has refreshed its base Kindle, Paperwhite, and Colorsoft e-readers with thinner unibody designs, flush displays, and new color options. The updates include aluminum variants with double storage and new accessories like a Bluetooth page-turner and a physical button case. Prices remain unchanged from recent hikes, with the base model available now and others launching in October.
Apple's first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Duo, launches on October 23, 2026. Key accessories include the Apple Pencil (USB-C) for handwriting, a 40W or 100W power adapter for fast charging, a MagSafe car mount, third-party cases, and HomeKit cameras for StandBy mode.
The launch of the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max has triggered a massive release of new protective cases from Apple and third-party brands. Apple offers new Silicone and TechWoven cases in burgundy and other color-matched shades, while brands like Nomad, Pitaka, and ESR introduce premium leather and aramid fiber options. Prices range from $14 for budget models to nearly $300 for high-end titanium cases. While some outlets argue the new Ceramic Shield 2 screen makes cases unnecessary, others emphasize the need for protection against the new aluminum frame's susceptibility to chipping.
Verizon is currently running a significant sale on phone accessories, offering cases for as low as $2 and MagSafe wallets for $3. The deal includes brands like Spigen and covers a wide range of devices, including recent iPhone and Samsung models.
Apple has launched a new suite of accessories for the iPhone 18 Pro, including colorful Beats charging cables, recycled PET wrist and crossbody straps, and MagSafe wallets. Third-party brands like Luriax and ThinBorne offer premium alternatives, while Macworld notes the new aluminum build is durable but prone to chipping.
iFi Audio has released the UP Play and UP Play Max, two compact USB-C Bluetooth transmitters designed to overcome the limited codec support of iPhones. While Apple devices natively support only SBC and AAC, these dongles add support for higher-resolution standards like LDAC and aptX Lossless. The UP Play Max, priced at $89, enables CD-quality audio streaming, while the $59 UP Play focuses on LDAC. Both devices feature iFi’s K2HD processing technology, a built-in microphone with noise suppression, and low-latency modes for gaming. They are compatible with any USB-C device, including iPhones, Android phones, and PCs, and are available for purchase now.
9to5Mac rounds up the best iPhone 18 Pro cases, covering Apple’s Silicone/TechWoven options and a wide array of third‑party picks (Nomad, Dbrand, Spigen, SANDMARC, Arc, MUJJO, Burton Goods, UAG, YETI, Mous, Pitaka, OtterBox, Belkin, CASETiFY, Speck, elago, and more). Highlights include MagSafe compatibility, built‑in stands and rugged or leather designs, a broad price range, and exclusive reader codes; the list is updated with new collections and deals.
Voicemod announced the Key Pocket, a pocket-sized external audio bridge that brings real-time voice changing to iOS and Android devices via USB-C. Available as a standalone for $99.90 or a $129.90 bundle with a Voicemod Pro license, the Pocket attaches to your device and routes mic input through the Voicemod app to be altered and shared with other apps (Fortnite, Roblox, Discord, calls). The Pro license unlocks over 200 Voicemod voices plus 76,000 community voices, six programmable buttons, a mute button, and an LED dial with cloud syncing across platforms. It respects mobile OS privacy by not altering mic audio inside other apps and can also be used for newer consoles like Switch 2 and Meta Quest.
A roundup of top iPhone 18 Pro accessories, from Apple's 40W Dynamic Power Adapter and TechWoven case to a 3-in-1 MagSafe charger, FineWoven Wallet, ESR MagSafe Car Mount, Baseus ultra-thin power bank, and Baseus 70W travel adapter, plus a Satechi 25W 3-in-1 Stand and budget Spigen case options among honorable mentions.
A buying-guide-style roundup of five fast chargers for the iPhone 18 Pro: Anker Nano 45W with Smart Display, Apple 40W Dynamic Power Adapter (60W max), Anker Nano 70W, ESR CryoBoost 3-in-1 MagSafe Stand with active cooling, and Belkin UltraCharge Pro 10K MagSafe battery bank, highlighting charging speeds, MagSafe compatibility, cooling features, multi-device use, and portability.