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2024 gift guide: the best gadgets for an iPhone owner

Looking to purchase a great gift for the iPhone enthusiast in your life? Or needing suggestions for your own wish list? Here are 16 products guaranteed to bring plenty of seasonal cheer to any iPhone owner.

Apple HomePod mini ($99/£99)

HomePod mini

The HomePod mini packs a punch in all sorts of ways. The grapefruit-sized speaker captures the eye, with its stylish colors. Powerful sound pleases the ears. And Siri turns the petite orb into a smart assistant. Also, if you’ve several around the home, the Intercom feature means there’s no need to yell when dinner’s ready.

Apple TV 4K (from $129/£149)

Apple TV 4K

The Apple TV 4K is a best-in-class streaming TV gadget. It’s a cinch to access a range of services, by way of the sleek, streamlined interface. Apps bolster the experience, as does a subscription to Apple Arcade, which along with a controller can transform this little black box into a tiny games console.

Apple AirPods Pro ($249/£229)

AirPods Pro

AirPods Pro justify their hefty price tag by way of superb immersive audio, and adaptive modes that let you block out the world – or just reduce loud environmental noise or dangerous volume at concerts. Four sets of ear tips ensure they’ll fit every ear, and the new USB-C case with precision finding brings AirPods Pro bang up to date.

Apple Watch Series 10 (from $399/£399)

Apple Watch Series 10

The new Apple Watch was more a case of evolution than revolution. But it’s an excellent gift for anyone already ensconced in the Apple ecosystem who’d like a smart watch – especially if they’re into sports, or are elderly and would like peace of mind when it comes to health and assistance after a fall.

GameSir G8 Galileo ($79.99/£79.99)

GameSir G8 Gailileo

Not every game is suited to a touchscreen. That’s where the GameSir G8 Galileo comes in, turning your iPhone into a handheld games console with physical controls. It’s powered by the phone and even has a wired headphone port. Its large grip also makes it the most comfortable controller for iPhone – just what you need for long gaming sessions.

Otterbox Symmetry (from $49.95/£34.99)

otterbox symmetry

If a loved one is forever smashing up their iPhone, give them your love – and a case from Otterbox. The Symmetry Series is MagSafe compatible, sustainable (made from cactus), and comes in a range of colors. It even protects the iPhone’s camera by way of a metal crown.

Apple AirTag ($29/£35 for one or $99/£119 for four)

AirTag

Although Apple didn’t pioneer the tracking device market, AirTags are the optimal option for iPhone users. These tiny discs can be discreetly placed in luggage, cleverly concealed on bicycles, or securely fastened to keys using a strap. The global iPhone network utilized by AirTags ensures you’ll never lose sight of your belongings again.

ShiftCam ProGrip Starter Kit ($149.99/£149.99)

ShiftCam Pro grip

Camera Control on new iPhones helps bring tactility to photography. The ProGrip Starter Kit takes things to the next level. The ergonomic grip is inspired by DSLRs, but lets you shoot in landscape and portrait. And it doubles as a power bank, even transforming into a desktop stand when you’re done shooting for the day.

Adonit Mark ($9.99/£15)

Adonit Mark

You’ll not get the nuance of an Apple Pencil with an Adonit Mark. But then this stylus’s price is around a tenth of Apple’s, making it more stocking filler than main gift. Moreover, it instantly works with iPad and iPhone (no pairing nor charging needed), and is perfectly suited to jotting down notes or delving into digital art.

IK Multimedia iRig Keys I/O (from $229.99/£229.99)

iRig Keys

Music-making apps exist for iPhone, but playing virtual keyboards on a small screen is rarely much fun. However, if you’ve an iPhone 15, you can connect it to iRig Keys I/O via USB-C. Whatever your favored app, the result is transformative. Just be mindful you’ll also need wired headphones to plug into the iRig Keys I/O itself.

Fujifilm Instax mini Link 3 ($99.95/£114.99)

Instax mini 3

Digital snaps are handy to share but transient. Printed pictures make for better memories. The Instax mini Link 3 makes printing immediate, portable and fun, with its cute credit card-sized prints. The app/hardware combination also adds creativity to the mix, with filters and the means to wave the device around to ‘light paint’ on to photos.

Marshall Willen ($119.99/£99.99)

Marshall Willen

There are cheaper wireless speakers around. But we love that the Marshall Willen looks like a tiny guitar amp. Despite its diminutive nature, this speaker can bring the noise. And unlike a real guitar amp, this one has IP67 water resistance, meaning it can deal with the elements if the weather takes a turn for the worse.

Eve Flare portable smart LED lamp ($99.95/£89.95)

Eve Flare

Loads of brands offer smart lights, most notably Philips Hue. But the Eve Flare caught our eye for its minimalist design. And beyond the expected wide range of colors, this smart lamp will work untethered for up to six hours – ideal for adding ambience to a camping trip.

Moft Snap-on Phone Stand & Wallet ($29.99/£29.99)

Moft wallet stand

The Moft Snap-on Phone Stand & Wallet is a two-in-one. It’ll snugly hold a couple of credit cards, but it can also quickly turn into a stand, so you can watch videos on your phone. This all works via magnets, so there’s no messy adhesive. Also consider the Snap Phone Tripod Stand, which in a broadly literal sense takes an iPhone to new heights.

Joby GripTight GorillaPod for MagSafe ($69.95/£62.95)

GorillaPod

Don’t miss capturing a perfect selfie when there’s nowhere to safely prop up your iPhone. With a GripTight GorillaPod for MagSafe, your iPhone can be attached to or balanced on almost any object or surface. And although the MagSafe design speeds things along, there’s also a clamp for when you need the most secure connection.

Anker MagGo Wireless Charging Station ($109.99/£99.99)

Anker MagGo

Anker’s 3-in-1 is our current favorite charger for Apple devices. It has heft, so won’t slide about on a desk or bedside table. It’ll simultaneously charge an iPhone, AirPods, and an Apple Watch. And the entire thing folds down to take up little more room than a deck of cards, making it ideal for travel.