Smartphone Accessories

Anker has officially kicked off its Christmas sale, delivering festive discounts across its most popular gear. Everything from the brand’s Prime charging stations and Nano chargers to MagSafe stands, cables, and more is discounted right now. Alongside the straight-up cash discount, which are also matched via the brand’s storefront at Amazon, Anker is stepping up with FREE gifts on orders placed through its site, plus extra savings on bundles and exclusive deals for members. If you’re looking to upgrade your charging setup or grab some last-minute gifts, now’s the time to jump in before these final holiday offers disappear.

We recently detailed our hands-on experience with Bluebonnet gear – American-made leather goods that elevate your Apple kit with gorgeous Apple Watch bands, iPhone cases, wallets, and more. If this gear wasn’t already on your radar it should be, and if it was you’re probably aware of how rare price drops are – you can now use code 9to5 at checkout to knock 20% off your order. 

tomtoc 3L Compact EDC Sling Bag

Buy for $33 (Reg. $43)

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Back down to at Black Friday pricing, today’s offer yields tomtoc’s compact 3L sling bag for $33. I personally picked up a very similar bag this year and love that I can now keep my pockets empty and actually expand my EDC kit when I am out of the house.

We have teamed up with Twelve South to offer 9to5 readers an exclusive 20% off everything the brand sells on its official site. From its latest charging gear through to some of the lowest prices to date on its brand new Apple Watch bands, and its latest Curve Mini iPad stand, you can now use code 9TO52025 at checkout to knock 20% off anything. Details below. 

Creating content may look easy, but anyone who’s tried it knows there’s a lot happening behind the scenes. The right gear can make a huge difference, and choosing something to gift that’s actually useful – and not wildly expensive – can be tricky. Whether they’re filming TikToks, YouTube videos, streaming, podcasting, or just trying to look better on video calls, this guide rounds up practical, creator-friendly gifts that can instantly level up their setup.

Baseus 70W Travel Adapter with Retractable USB-C Cable

Buy for $35 (Reg. $50)

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This travel adapter from Baseus boasts Type C/A/G/I plug types, which paves the way for a simpler charging experience “across “200+ countries and regions across Europe, Asia, USA and Australia.” While the built-in retractable USB-C cable steals the spotlight for me, you’ll also find AC, 2x USB-A, and Type-C outputs.

Sharge already has some of the most unique power banks on the market, and it just added another one to its lineup. The brand just unleashed its new ICEMAG 3 Qi2.2-certified 25W power bank, and it’s now up for grabs at Amazon with a nice launch deal at $67.91 shipped. Don’t forget to clip the on-page coupon to see the discounted price during checkout. You are looking at an upgraded version of the brand’s popular ICEMAG model, featuring support for Qi2.2 25W MagSafe wireless charging. It brings a handful of new features to the table, too, and you can learn more about it below.

Alongside its now live Apple sale event offers, Best Buy is offering the complete DJI Mic 3 set for $259.99 shipped. This particular set of the brand’s latest lavalier microphone with two transmitters, one receiver, and charging case typically goes for $330, so you’re looking at a straight-up $70 discount on it today. The Mic 3 is the brand’s new release that hit the scene in August, and today’s deal lands as its first discount. Deals on DJI products have been hard to come by lately thanks to spotty stock across retailers – even Amazon mostly shows third-party listings like this one for the Mic 3 set at $259. This is the lowest price we have tracked for this set to date, so you might want to jump in there quickly before it sells out.

It’s that time of year and if you’re still looking for some more affordable gift ideas to stuff a stocking or to complement something you already have, we have put together a list of some of our favorite low-cost options. From mini LEGO sets and charging gear through to box openers, and even some Switch accessories, you’ll find some notable ideas waiting below starting from $6 or so.

Baseus Qi2 15W 3-in-1 Charging Station

Buy for $26 (Reg. $70)

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Wireless charging is nice, but there’s no denying that it can make your phone warm to the touch. I like that this charging station has active cooling, which will help keep your phone cool as it gets topped off.

Anker’s Black Friday sale may be over, but the brand’s holiday deals are officially live – and many of the best offers are back again. A bunch of items are now matching their Black Friday lows, while the rest are landing very close. As part of this sale, you’ll find Anker’s official Amazon storefront offering some solid discounts across its 2025 Prime charging stations, Nano power banks, MagSafe 25W Qi2 stands, and more. You can save as much as 58% by cashing in on these deals today, and many of these are matched directly on Anker’s own site. Head below for more details.

While you can find some solid deals on SSDs, memory cards, and more directly at Samsung, B&H is serving an unmissable offer today that drops the brand’s 128GB PRO Plus Sonic the Hedgehog-branded microSD + adapter combo down to $12.99 shipped with a $9 coupon that auto-applies during checkout. This is originally a $24 unit that has lately been going for $18 at Amazon, so you’re looking at a straight-up 50% markdown on its usual going rate today. This is the lowest price we have tracked for this combo outside a very limited one-time offer that briefly had it for $12 earlier this year. The standard Samsung 128GB PRO Plus microSD card is also at $12.99 shipped today at B&H, so feel free to pick the one you like as they share the same specifications. Head below for more details.

Spigen makes some of the more interesting and affordable Apple gear accessories out there. We had a chance to take a closer hands-on look at its new Alpine-style Loop this year, as well as its Trail Loop-like model, both of which come in a fraction of the price of the official Apple options, and we just spotted its brand new DA30S Wrist Lanyard for AirPods, iPhone, your keys, and just about anything else for just $17 Prime shipped. 

Running alongside its ongoing Cyber Week power station sale, EcoFlow has launched a special Christmas promotion on its RAPID series of power banks, including its latest Qi2 magnetic solutions that were just released/launched for preorder, which gives you an additional 10% savings when your cart’s order totals $100 or more (with a continuing 5% code available for orders under that amount). If you’re not seeking to buy multiple units to reach that savings threshold, things start with EcoFlow’s RAPID Pro 20,000mAh 230W Power Bank with a built-in 100W cable at $125.99 shipped, after using the code XMASPB10 at checkout, beating its Amazon pricing by $14. Normally going for $180 at full price since hitting the market in later summer, discounts have mostly kept costs above $140, though we did see more recent falls to $130 and the $120 low since October. If you missed that low Black Friday pricing, you’re getting the next-best rate here this month with a combined $54 cut from the tag. Head below to check out the full lineup of power bank deals that you can pick up for your holiday gifts.

We have explored many of the best full grain leather-focused accessory brands out there, but a new independent purist straight out on the lone star state was recently picked on our radar – Bluebonnet. After getting our hands-on some of its iPhone 17 cases and Apple Watch bands, we think it should probably be on yours too. 

Today Satechi is officially unveiling the latest expansion to its growing OnTheGo collection with its brand new pocket-sized 7-in-1 Multiport Adapter. Now available for purchase on the official site, this handy new gadget delivers all-in-one connectivity anywhere. 

Much like the Backbone One controller that got the Xbox Edition treatment earlier this year, the Pro model is now getting a similar facelift. The Backbone Pro – Xbox Edition is now up for grabs at Amazon, Best Buy, and directly at Backbone’s site for $179.99 shipped. That, in case you’re wondering, is $10 more than the standard Pro model that you can grab for $169.99 shipped. It offers the same functionality as the standard one, but comes with Xbox-specific buttons and shortcuts. Head below for a closer look and more details.

I have been wondering when one of my favorite accessory brands was going to release a metal Find My Wallet card that actually looks like a premium credit card – Nomad just did. The new Tracking Card Pro just debuted on the official site at $39, or you can score two of them at 10% off. Details await below. 

Today Pebbelbee is announcing its next-generation tracking devices for Apple Find My and Google Find Hub. Once again taking a platform universal approach, the 5th generation trackers come in the form of the updated Card 5 and Clip 5. Scope them out below. 

California-based SANDMARC is a well-known and beloved Apple gear accessory maker around here. It’s new metal and leather iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone Air cases have been a poplar option among readers and its metal Apple Watch bands are simply gorgeous (I’m wearing one right now), but the brand’s real expertise is on iPhoneography gear and it just unveiled its brand new Telephoto Tetraprism Lens Edition for iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max – head below to land an exclusive launch deal on one. 

There have been a couple major brands to unleash new 25W Qi2.2 MagSafe charging stands – the display-equipped model from Anker and the Belkin UltraCharge Pro we reviewed previously come to mind. But now, Nomad – a top-tier accessory maker and one of our favorites – is ready to unleash its very first 25W models in the form of the next-generation Stand One and Stand One Max. 

It’s true that most modern cars come equipped with a couple of USB ports or even wireless charging pads, but nothing quite matches the convenience of a dedicated charger that plugs into the auxiliary port for fast, reliable power delivery. While Amazon is packed with car chargers of every kind, the Baseus PrimeTrip VR2 Max model, we’re checking out today, stands out from the crowd. This unit not only features multiple ports and connectors to charge up to four devices at once, but it also swivels and rotates for flexible positioning. That means you can easily adjust it to your seating setup for added convenience. I recently took it along on a road trip, and it’s quickly become my go-to car charger. Here’s a closer look at why I believe it’s such a dependable and well-designed pick.

Belkin is one of the first brands out of the gate with new 25W MagSafe charging stands and today we are taking a hands-on look at the flagship UltraCharge Pro model. Delivering certified Qi2.2 25W charging with optional ChillBoost active cooling, let’s dive in to see if the faster charging and built-in fan are worth upgrading from the 15W model you already have.

UGREEN was among the first to roll out its Qi2.2 25W chargers, joining brands like Anker and ESR in bringing the new standard to market. We’ve already tested its Qi2 25W 2-in-1 MagSafe charger and its 10,000mAh MagSafe power bank, and now, we’re taking a closer look at the MagFlow 3-in-1 Qi2.2 25W MagSafe wireless charging station. This has now become my go-to bedside charging station to power my iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods. I’ve been using it on my nightstand for the past couple of weeks, and here’s a detailed look at how it’s held up.

Apple unleashed the all-new Apple iPhone Air MagSafe Battery – a tailored made magnetic power bank for the iPhone Air (you can also use it on the 17 Pro Max as you can see right here). It looks super sleek, if not slightly awkward on the wrong color iPhone Air/case setup to me, and it’s also wildly expensive for what it is – let’s take a look at some Apple iPhone Air MagSafe Battery alternatives (for a whole lot less than $99).

While somewhat divisive in terms of design, I personally love the SANDMARC iPhone 17 Pro/Pro Max metal and leather cases. In previous year’s, the brand’s unique metal cage camera array protection was only available for the pro-grade iPhone models, but with the launch of Apple’s new thin-as-Air handset, it has decided to expand its reach and deliver its all-new iPhone Air Pro Leather Case in black or brown – and we have an exclusive deal for you using code gadgetnewsonline at checkout. 

Today Anker unleashed its all-new 2025 range of Prime charging gear, complete with onboard displays, 25W MagSafe action, and more. We have already detailed the early launch deals right here, as well as a feature on the brand new 25W 3-in-1 MagSafe Charging Stand with onboard cooling, a display of its own, and the companion app, but now we are taking a look at the launch deal on, what is for many, another highlight from the new releases – the Anker Prime Power Bank (26K, 300W). Details below. 

Just after recently detailing the brand’s new iPhone 17 case collection, today we have secured readers an exclusive 20% off the entire collection of UAG Apple Watch bands. Compatible with the new Apple Watch Ultra 3 and Series 11, as well as previous-gen models, deals on UAG bands do not come around all too often but you can now use code 9to5watch at checkout to land a notable deals across its entire collect of models. 

Anker has now officially released its new Prime charging gear and everything is now available for purchase. All of the new gear is releasing today on Amazon and direct with launch deals across the board on the 25W Car Charger, the new Qi2.2 3-in-1 25W MagSafe stand, the 26,250mAh Power Bank, and the new 160W Anker Prime Charger. 

As you likely already know from our recent coverage, the all-new Anker Prime charging gear is officially arriving today, including a launch deal on its new 25W Prime MagSafe Charger. The new display-equipped 3-in-1 magnetic charging stand is up for sale on Amazon with a solid launch discount up for grabs after clipping the on-page coupon. 

There’s no shortage of MagSafe power banks out there these days, but this UGREEN 10,000mAh MagFlow model stands out for a big reason – it’s the world’s first Qi2.2-certified 25W portable charger. Even now – a couple of months after its debut – there aren’t many 25W Qi2 power banks readily available on the market, which makes this unit all the more remarkable. I’ve been carrying it as part of my EDC for a couple of weeks, and it’s quickly become my everyday go-to. Here’s everything you need to know about it in case you’re planning to pick one of these up.

Today Anker officially released its all-new 2025 Prime charging gear with launch deals. We have already detailed the offers on the new Anker 25W 3-in-1 MagSafe Charging Stand with the color display as well as the new display-equipped 26,250mAh Prime Power Bank and the rest of the lineup right here, but let’s dive into the early discount on the new 25W MagSafe Prime car charger too. 

The next MURAKAMI drop has been revealed. CASETiFY is well known for its crossover projects with major IP, cultural institutions, pop culture franchises, and a whole lot more, but it has now officially announced a new MURAKAMI x CASETiFY Co-lab project that blurs the lines between “art history, pop culture, and personal expression” – a bunch of iPhone 17 cases covered in MURAKAMI FLOWERS. 

Right on cue, the new MUJJO leather iPhone 17 case lineup landed immediately after the new phone’s hit the virtual stage at this year’s “Awe dropping” event in Cupertino. They have been some of the best leather cases for the price for than a couple years, and now it’s time to see how its Full Leather fits on the new iPhone 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max. 

Nomad is back, as expected, with a slate of new sporty and leather cases for iPhone 17, 17 Pro, and 17 Pro Max, as well as some Air models (more on those to come). I absolutely adored last year’s Nomad Traditional Leather Case for my iPhone 16 Pro – it is the most elegant model in the lineup if you ask me, and now it’s time to see how the new design works with Apple’s Cosmic Orange.

Arc’s Pulse bumper case for iPhone 17, 17 Pro, 17 Pro Max and the new iPhone Air are now available for purchase and we have had a chance to test one out for ourselves. These minimalist 2-piece metal bumpers were a popular option among readers last year and it’s time to make sure Arc’s treatment of the new iPhone 17 (Pro in this case) design is just as impressive as it was in year’s past. 

Twelve South – one of our favorite Apple gear accessory makers – is ready to launch its all-new iPhone 17 cases. The brand is well known for its BookBook covers that present a sort of folio-style case made to look like a vintage book, and it has issued a new model for iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max. But this year it is also introducing a more minimalists, traditional, and clean case collection for Apple’s new iPhone 17 lineup, alongside matching Apple Watch bands.