The best accessories for your new Apple tech
There’s nothing quite like getting a new tech toy. The shiny exterior of a new iPad or the lightning-fast navigation on that new Mac makes receiving a new toy or two for Christmas so enticing.
You may have even asked for an upgrade to your Apple gadgets for Christmas this year or snagged a few on Black Friday. The iPhone 12 Pro or one of the new iPads made great gifts. There’s plenty of new Apple tech to choose from now that new watches, iPads and other Apple gadgets are on shelves.
If you got new Apple gadgets recently, you’re going to need a few accessories to add to the mix. If you’re unsure where to start, we’re here to help you out with a few suggestions. From a leather Apple wallet to some new Apple Watch bands, the accessories below will help take your new Apple tech to the next level.
1. Apple Leather Wallet with MagSafe
If you got an upgrade on your iPhone for Christmas, you might want to invest in this Apple Leather Wallet with MagSafe. This wallet is compatible with the iPhone 12 Pro Max, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 and the iPhone 12 mini. It snaps right onto your iPhone via magnets to give you a safe place to store your credit cards and cash.
Unlike some of the other phone wallet options on the market, this one is really nice quality. It’s made from tanned European leather and is shielded, so it’s safe for carrying cards. That means you won’t have to worry about it demagnetizing your credit cards, which can be a real nightmare if it happens.
Promising review: “This is a great wallet for someone that uses Apple Pay on their phone for digital payments when shopping brick and mortar businesses. It will be cumbersome if you need to access your cards a lot during the day. I’m coming from a slim cardholder style wallet so adjusting to carrying fewer cards is a non-issue. I have three cards plus a twice-folded bill and the fit is snug but not too tight to not be able to get the cards out. The edges of the wallet match-up with the edges of the case (using iPhone 12 mini leather magsafe case).”
2. Apple 20W USB-C Power Adapter
Who wants to wait for that new iPad to charge? Nobody — which is why you need this Apple 20W USB-C Power Adapter. It offers fast, efficient charging that replenishes your battery life much more quickly than other charging bases on the market.
This power adapter is compatible with any USB‑C enabled device, but it works especially well with the 11-inch iPad Pro and 12.9-inch iPad Pro (3rd generation). If you want to keep your iPad battery going, this adapter will give you optimal charging performance.
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