Accessories

The best iPhone, iPad, and Apple gifts of 2012

By Rene Ritchie, Friday, Dec 21, 2012 a 8:59 pm

Over the last few weeks iMore has compiled the absolute best, most interesting, most enjoyable, most fun, most fantastic gifts for iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple, and gadget aficionados, and fans of the finer things alike. Whether you're still doing some last minute shopping, waiting for the New Year sales, or just need a great gift idea any time of the year, here are your go-to devices, apps, accessories, and all-around awesome stuff.

Simon’s gift picks: 2012 holiday guide

By Simon Sage, Saturday, Dec 15, 2012 a 10:44 am

So, I’ve been drooling over connected home gadgets for the last couple of months. Now that the holidays are here, I can hold my love of friends and family hostage until they buy me these expensive presents, instead of just forlornly posting them to Pinterest. I kid! I would just as soon buy any of these for my parents if I had any inkling that they would actually use them. That said, if you've been having trouble finding a present for that someone who seems to have every techno-doodad on the planet, I think you'll find some helpful suggestions in this wishlist.

Twelve South now offering its BookBook case for the iPad mini

By chrissyboy6969, Saturday, Dec 15, 2012 a 3:15 am

Twelve South is now offering a version of its hugely popular BookBook case for the iPad mini. Twelve South already make this beautifully designed leather case for the 9.7-inch iPad, various iPhone models and now the iPad mini has been added to that list too.

iPhone and iPad gifts for students: 2012 holiday guide

By Leanna Lofte, Friday, Dec 14, 2012 a 1:03 pm

If you know or are the parent of an iPhone or iPad-loving student who's on your holiday gift list, the good news is that there are tons of great accessories and apps that will make excellent gifts for any student.

Sector 5 case for iPhone 5 by Element Case review

By Rene Ritchie, Wednesday, Dec 12, 2012 a 11:26 am

I've always likened the high-end, aluminum bumper cases for the iPhone to hypercars like the Lamborghini Reventon or Aventador because that's precisely where they seem to draw their lines from. The Sector 5 case for the iPhone 5 by Element Case is certainly no exception. In fact, it continues just exactly that tradition from Element Case, bringing their trademark quality and corners to Apple's latest iPhone.

$139.95 - Buy now

Bose launches a new SoundDock system for devices with Lightning connectors

By chrissyboy6969, Monday, Dec 10, 2012 a 7:09 am

Bose has started to offer a new version of its hugely popular SoundDock music system specifically for devices that use the Lightning dock connector. The SoundDock Series III digital music system, to give it its full title is a premium sound system and a welcome addition as devices with Lightning dock connectors are very thin on the ground at the moment.

Gifts for iPhone photographers: 2012 holiday guide

By Leanna Lofte, Sunday, Dec 9, 2012 a 2:10 pm

The iPhone is equipped with an excellent camera that has the effect of turning people into photography enthusiasts and iPhone photographers known as "iPhoneographers". If you know one such person, the good news is that there are tons of great products available that your photography-loving friend or family member will be thrilled to receive as a gift this holiday season.

Mobile Nations Survey: Do you use a car mount with your smartphone?

By Kevin Michaluk, Friday, Dec 7, 2012 a 1:42 pm

This Mobile Nations Survey comes to you via our accessories team. We're always putting new smartphone accessories to the test, and are often getting into debates over which are the best.

One topic where the team is 100% in agreement though is car mount docks. We think that car mounts are the absolute best way to take your smartphone with you on the road.

We're curious to know if you agree, if you own a car mount or not, if you like them or not and why. Thanks for sharing!

Take the Survey

Element Case unleashes the Ronin for iPhone 5, and you can win one for free!

By Rene Ritchie, Thursday, Dec 6, 2012 a 3:31 pm

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Element Case makes some of the highest end, most exclusive, most luxurious iPhone and iPad accessories on the planet, and that's never been more true than with the Ronin for iPhone 5.

And you could win one for free!

Leanna's gift picks: 2012 holiday guide

By Leanna Lofte, Wednesday, Dec 5, 2012 a 9:41 am

This season we're asking everyone here at iMore to share some of their favorite gift ideas. Sure, there'll be iPhone, iPad, and Mac apps and accessories included on everyones' lists, just as you'd expect, but there'll also be other stuff, great, geeky, gorgeous other stuff that's as multi-facted and fun as the people themselves. It's my turn and I've found a couple must-haves for the gadget fanatics you'll be shopping for this year.