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The best accessories for iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch that make perfect holiday gifts

It’s the time of year for gift giving, and Black Friday sales are in full swing. But if you’re like me, you might struggle coming up with holiday gift ideas—both for yourself and for others. New accessories are a great place to start, so below you’ll find many of the best accessory options out there for Apple users—for iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro, Apple Watch, and more.

iPhone

iPhone 16 Pro

The iPhone’s MagSafe technology created one of the richest ecosystem of great accessories. Everything from MagSafe chargers to battery packs, car mounts, and more. Also, I never take my iPhone anywhere without AirPods Pro 2 going with it—and they’re currently nearly $100 off.

iPad

iPad accessories

Apple’s iPad lineup offers a lot of variety, from the powerhouse iPad Pro to the surprisingly capable iPad mini. Here are some of the top accessories that pair well with nearly any iPad model you use.

Mac

Mac accessories

Macs are the workhorse machines that many of us earn our livelihood on. And there are tons of accessories that can upgrade your experience, like additional ports, external storage, and more. Here are my recommendations.

AirPods Pro

AirPods Pro 2 accessories

AirPods Pro offer accessory options for a variety of users’ needs, such as magnetic straps that keep you from losing them, foam tips for a better fit, and more. One of my personal favorites: AirFly SE for using airplane entertainment systems with AirPods.

Vision Pro

Vision Pro accessories

The Vision Pro is still fairly early into its life. While you get a lot included in the box upon purchase, the device nonetheless benefits from these additional accessories for desk use, travel, and walking around while spatial computing.

Apple Watch

Apple Watch Series 10 Gold

Grabbing a portable USB-C charger for my Apple Watch was a decision I made years ago and have been thankful for ever since. Also, if you like to switch Watch bands but find it a pain, I have a great recommendation for you. Finally, some Apple nostalgia in the form of a Nightstand case.

Apple TV 4K

There are just a few Apple TV 4K accessories that I’ve found especially helpful. I’m a fan of the current Siri Remote, but it can still get lost too easily, and an AirTag-compatible silicone case is a great solution. Also, FaceTime is a solid tvOS feature but it basically requires an iPhone mount. A different kind of mount also enables a minimalist home theater setup.

What are the best Apple accessories on your wish list? Let us know in the comments.

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Ryan got his start in journalism as an Editor at MacStories, where he worked for four years covering Apple news, writing app reviews, and more. For two years he co-hosted the Adapt podcast on Relay FM, which focused entirely on the iPad. As a result, it should come as no surprise that his favorite Apple device is the iPad Pro.

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