Smartphone Accessories

Moment is among our favorite content-creator and iPhoneography brands out there. After coming away impressed with its iPhone 16 Pro camera case this year, not to mention the lens attachments that come along with it, we are now ready to dive into the brand’s Winter Sale at up to 30% off and, perhaps even more so, its $10 Clearance sale. The brand needs to make room for some new 2025 releases, and you know what that means…some serious clearance pricing. 

We first heard about the Planck SSD last month when it made an appearance at the CES 2025 show floor. It has officially hit Kickstarter now where you can back the project and be among the first ones to get your hands on what is said to be the “world’s smallest” portable SSD. You can now snag your unit of the tiny Planck SSD for just $125 by being one of the early backers and get it with a 34% discount. You can also bundle it with the PlanckBank USB-C hub for $167, which is 35% less than its $258 price right now. Head below for a closer look and more details.

PNY is expanding its PRO Elite V3 USB flash drive lineup with three new USB-C models – PRO Elite V3 Type-C, Elite-X Fit Type-C USB 3.2, and Elite Type-C USB 3.2. Today’s announcement is headlined by the extreme-performance PRO Elite V3 model that delivers read and write speeds of up to 1,000MB/s and 800MB/s, respectively. The other two models top out at relatively lower speeds, though they’re more compact, are available in a lower 64GB capacity, and are also quite affordable with a 64GB 3-pack of the most compact model at just $27.99 shipped. Head below for more details and a closer look at the drives.

The official Satechi Amazon storefront is now offering its Quatro Wireless Power Bank with Apple Watch charger for $39.68 shipped after clipping the on-page coupon. This is a regularly $100 power bank that happens to be available at 50% off directly from Satechi right now as part of its wider workstation sale, but the Amazon listing is taking things even further with an over 60% price drop for one of the best deals we have ever tracked. This unit very rarely ever goes for less than $60. 

Let’s take a look at some of the best Samsung Galaxy S25 screen protector options out there for folks before deliveries start landing on doorsteps across the country. Samsung’s new Galaxy S25, S25+, and Galaxy S25 Ultra are still in the preorder phase and there are still massive price drops at the ready, but they can still be a hefty investment and ensuring that display stays scratch-free might be good idea for more than a few users. While some folks, understandably, like to get directly up close an personal with their new device, eschewing the extra protection a thin sheet of tempered glass can deliver to a brand new handset, there are others that just can’t help but need an extra layer of protection (you know who you are). Head below for a closer look at the best screen protectors for the new Samsung Galaxy S25 lineup.

FlashFinder is the latest gadget we have come across to implement Apple’s Find My tech. We have seen Find My come pre-loaded into everything from wallet tracking cards to carabiner clips, wall chargers, and more. But this is the first time we have seen it come in the form of a miniature, keychain-ready flashlight. And we have now had a chance to test it out in hand – head below for our hands-on impressions.

The Samsung Galaxy S25, S25+, and Galaxy S25 Ultra preorders are in full swing with serious price drops at the ready alongside a chance at a FREE set of Galaxy Buds 3 Pro and more. While the official Samsung S25 cases are also now live and at 50% off to boot, you won’t find a full-grain leather Galaxy S25 case there. While we are certainly proponents of environment-friendly vegan leathers – you will find some of those from Samsung as well as in the new OtterBox collection, some folks love their full-grain real leather accessories. While it would seem the pickings for a case of this nature for the new S25 is relatively small from the major brands, we have spotted some options worth consideration. 

The new Galaxy S25, S25+, and Galaxy S25 Ultra smartphones are now up for preorder with huge deals and an exclusive $50 credit. We have also already detailed the new S25 case collections from brands like Spigen, OtterBox, and UAG, but we are now tracking 50% price drops on the official Samsung Galaxy S25, S25+, and S25 Ultra collection as well. Alongside the new phones Samsung has issued a series of updated cases for the new handsets and the deals are no flying from just $12.50. Details below. 

The new UAG Samsung Galaxy S25 case collection has arrived, featuring its usual slate of ultra-rugged and military-inspired aesthetics. Much like we have seen from other brands thus far, UAG is also implementing onboard magnetics for add-on accessories and the new Qi2 charging prowess of the Samsung S25 lineup. Unlike other brands, the UAG’s design sensibilities make them some of the more unique options for folks looking for that angular, futuristic, and military-like vibe. Now available for purchase directly on the UAG site, you can get a closer look and more details below. 

The new OtterBox case collection for the new Galaxy S25, S25+, and Galaxy S25 Ultra has landed. The brand has been a mainstay around here in the case game for many years, and for good reason – it makes solid and reliable solutions with an ever-growing expanse of options ranging from the ultra protective through to more fun and intricate designs alongside its latest cactus leather treatments. But this year, much like we have seen from other brands, it too will be offering a range of magnetic fast charging Qi2 certified options. Scope out the highlights below. 

Samsung’s Galaxy S25 series is ready for Qi2, meaning you’ll need a case to take advantage of the tech and use the wide variety of Qi2 accessories out there on the market. You may, however, run into a problem with some of the existing magnetic accessories like MagSafe wallets out there due to the placement of the Qi coil on the Galaxy S25 series, and that’s exactly what Spigen is addressing with its new MagFit Magnetic Wallet Card Holder. It’s now available to purchase starting at $26.99 shipped, and it comes in fabric and PU finishes. This particular wallet is designed specifically to work with the Galaxy S25 series when used with a compatible case like these ones from Spigen, but you can also use it with iPhones. Head below for more details and a closer look.

The new Galaxy S25, S25+, and Galaxy S25 Ultra preorders are now live with some serious price drops at the ready alongside our exclusive $50 price drops. But if you want to take advantage of the Qi2 action on the new Samsung phones properly, you’ll need a case that officially supports the magnetic charging action and the new Spigen Galaxy S25 lineup is here. The brand makes what are easily some of the very best cases for the latest smartphones with super-affordable price tags, and we are already tracking some light launch deals on Amazon with models starting from just $17 Prime shipped. Scope them out below. 

Apple’s Find my tech has made its way into key organizers and passport wallets, wall chargers and wallet cards (among other things), and I’m loving it. We also just happen to spot this relatively new FlashFinder Keychain Flashlight on Amazon with onboard Find My tech alongside a notable launch deal down at $23.79 – clip the on-page coupon. Shipping is free for Prime members or in orders over $35. This unit landed on Amazon for the first time a few weeks ago at $28 and is now at the lowest price we have seen yet. 

One of the best and most useful items I have added to my EDC over the last year has been a Find My wallet tracker card. I don’t want to have to choose one of the wallets that have Find My built-in as I still like to carry a traditional card holder in my pocket, as opposed to a bifold or a MagSafe solution, and a Tiny tracker car is the perfect way to add the Apple location tech to my, or anyone’s, preferred traditional wallet. While I absolutely love the Nomad Tracking Card, there are more affordable solutions out there and we just spotted the latest from UGREEN – it also happens to be seeing a sweet launch deal on Amazon right now. 

There’s no shortage of MagSafe-compatible gear out there from various brands like Lexar, Anker, and Sharge that lets you add more storage to your iPhone, and now UGREEN has entered the fray with its own unit. The brand’s new magnetic M.2 NVMe SSD enclosure has showed up on its official Amazon storefront, and it’s now up for grabs for $36.99 shipped. This compact unit is great for quickly adding storage to your iPhone be it for video recording or file transfers, and you can learn more about it below.

Insta360’s Flow is one of our favorite iPhone gimbals out there, and we had a lot of good things to say about it when we reviewed it back in 2023. Now, the brand has unleashed its successor, the Insta360 Flow 2, and this one comes with a lot of great features. The new Flow 2 smartphone gimbal is now available to purchase at Amazon for $159.99 shipped. It’s available in Gray and White finishes, and they both ship with a magnetic phone clamp, a protective pouch, and a USB-C to USB-A charging cable. B&H has also listed a Creator Kit for pre-order, and this one comes with everything highlighted above along with the brand’s Flow Spotlight, a USB-C to USB-C and a USB-C to Lightning power cable, and a Flow Carry Bag. Head below for more details.

Approaching the end of 2024 I was on the hunt for a something I can charge my Apple Watch with on-the-go. But not just something like those puck-style travel chargers, or even just an alternative to the magnetic charging cable Apple ships with its wearables, something truly portable, something battery-powered that I can use anywhere and just about anytime that also supports the rest of my Apple kit. Dive in below for my hands-on impressions of the Journey GLYDE 4-in-1 Portable Charging Station that does just that.

Chargers-equipped with retractable USB-C aren’t an entirely new thing, but it has certainly been permeating the device accessory power ecosystem as of late and CES 2025 is no exception. First Anker unleashed its new power bank featuring an onboard cord extensions, and next up we have the latest from Baseus – the Enercore charger lineup and the Baseus PrimeTrip VR2 Max that both feature a pair of its own extendable and retractable USB-C cables. 

Well, this is a not brand I was familiar before giving it a shot for review, nor had I ever tested out a case with a digital canvas on the back of it, but here goes. The Tizag Digital Canvas iPhone case did exist during the series 15 release, but the newer iPhone 16 model also arrived and I’m to see if it’s all gimmick or if there’s actually a good case carrying that display.

Find My wallet tracker cards have been some of my favorite new tech accessory pickups over the last year or so, but if you’re looking for Find My action built right in, ESR’s vegan MagSafe Find My wallet is now on sale starting from $26.39. Shipping is free for Prime members or in orders over $35. Regularly as much as $53 direct, it more realistically carries a list price at closer to $33 via Amazon over the last month and more like $40 before that. Today’s deal is among the lowest prices we have tracked. 

Welcome to the 2024 gadgetnewsonline iPhone 16 case awards. We have gone hands-on with a massive selection of new cases for Apple’s iPhone 16 and, as is tradition around here, now that we have had a chance to truly test them out for a good four months, we are here to weigh in before the year ends on our absolute favorites across various categories.

As you perhaps know, we have secured 9to5 readers an exclusive 30% off sitewide at Satechi this month in the lead up to the holidays. Our exclusive 9to5Holiday30 code delivers prices on par or better than just about anything we have tracked all year from the lauded Apple accessory brand’s site, no matter what you might be after on there. But I wanted to touch back down today before holiday shipping cutoff times close on December 19 to highlight a couple specific deals here – one is on my personal favorite upright 3-in-1 MagSafe charging stand and the other is on the brand’s latest foldable charging pad model. 

As part of the slate of Anker holiday deals we are now tracking via its official Amazon storefront, you will now find the lowest price we have seen on its new MagGo UFO 3-in-1 Travel Charger at $56.69 shipped. Be sure to clip the on-page coupon to redeem the deal price. This model debuted at IFA earlier this year as an answer to far more pricey versions of the compact, fold-out travel chargers out there from brands like Twelve South, but this one has three pads at the ready. Regularly $90, you’re now looking at nearly 40% in savings, a deal $6 under our previous mention, and the lowest we have tracked. 

As you may have noticed in our 2024 exclusive holiday deal hub, our discount for 9to5 readers is now live once again on the fantastic Arc Pulse iPhone bumper cases. The brand’s bumper-style solutions for iPhone 16 have easily been among some of the most popular we have featured this year, and that includes the more traditional case solutions. So we wanted to touch down this morning to make sure everyone is aware of our exclusive discount code on everything the brand sells (this includes iPhone 16, previous-generation Apple handsets, and select Samsung Galaxy models) as the cutoff time to ensure holiday shipping is today. Use code 9TO510 at checkout to score the deal. 

Back in early September Twelve South introduced what can only be described as one of the more impressive and exciting wall chargers with its new PlugBug. Wall chargers are inherently about as useful and necessary as they are the exact opposite of exciting. But with built-in Apple Find My action…now we are talking. I have since had a chance to love every second of this thing after going hands-on and subsequently finding a permanent place for it in my Travel Kit, but there’s a new, slightly more capable version on the block now. And by on the block, I mean exclusively at Apple Stores. 

As part of the latest Target Deals of the Day, the retailer has brought back the Black Friday pricing on the popular Backbone One mobile gaming controllers at 30% off (also at Amazon). You’ll need to be a Target Circle member to take advantage of its deals, but you can sign up for free right here. Today’s offers also include Play-Doh and Kinetic sand slime sets, Fujfilm Instax Mini Cameras, and a host of apparel deals at up to 40% off. Everything awaits on this landing page and we will take a closer look below. 

As part of its now live 2024 winter Discover Samsung sale, you’ll now find up to 40% off a range of Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Fold 6 cases alongside as much as 50% off a series of Galaxy S24 cases. If you’re looking for an official solution to breathe some new life into your existing Samsung handset this holiday season, or perhaps score something for a Galaxy user on your list, there’s a solid selection of price drops ready to go straight from Samsung right now. Scope out the deals down below. 

From a simple smart magnetic folio desk mat to metal MagSafe holders, elago has a long-list of unique and surprisingly useful products in its lineup. Now, the brand has debuted a new 15W wireless charging pad which is unlike anything we’ve seen before. You’re looking at a simple wireless charging pad that can deliver 15W charging speed to your iPhone wirelessly. What makes this model different from other options on the market is that it has magnets on both front and back, with which you can attach it to things like a refrigerator, a metal wall, and more. You can get this from elago’s official Amazon storefront in Black and Stone colorways, and it’s priced at $23.99 shipped. Head below for more details and a closer look.

Nimble, a tech accessory brand we have featured in the past that is specifically focused on creating carbon neutral, environmentally-conscious gear, has recently launched its latest slate of charging gear for Apple’s latest tech. Now available exclusively in Apple retail locations and on the official Apple online storefront, the lineup delivers on the popular Qi2 15W power trend with a new 3-in-1 PODIUM charger, a FOLD(able) variant, a dedicated Apple Watch stand, and the one that really caught our eye, the new VALET 3-in-1 Wireless Charger. Scope them all out down below. 

The official Nulaxy Amazon storefront is now offering its new Air in-Flight Bluetooth Transmitter down at $19.99 with free shipping for Prime members or in orders over $35. Be sure to clip the on-page coupon to score the deal price. After first launching on Amazon back in June at $35, it quickly landed in the $28 range and now at the best price we can find. Today’s deal is matching our previous mention at 28% off the going rate and comes within $2 if the best we have seen all-time.

After taking a look at some great essentials starting from $7 that anyone can appreciate as a gift this year, today we are zeroing-in on the Apple lovers. Whether the lucky someone on your list has every piece of Apple kit Cupertino makes, or perhaps just an iPhone, or even just an Apple Watch, there’s something for any Apple fan on our list this year. Head below to scope out the the best gifts for Apple fans we would love to see under our trees.

As part of its Black Friday Week Deals, the official Pebblebee Amazon storefront is now offering the best price to date on its new Clip Universal rechargeable mini item tracker at $22.04. Be sure to clip the on-page coupon. Shipping is free for Prime members or in orders over $35. Regularly $35, this is over 40% off the going rate and the lowest price we have tracked to date, coming in at nearly $10 below our previous mention. Head below for a closer look at the details and more Black Friday Week price drops on the brand’s Universal lineup. 

Update: While we had a false start due to some technical difficulties, the next run of the limited edition Arc Titanium Tungsten Onyx Black iPhone 16 Bumper Cases are now live.

The Arc Pulse Bumper iPhone 16 cases have easily been among the most popular options with 9to5 readers this year. The unique bumper-style “cases” are really more like a pair of metal end pieces than snap onto either end of your device to provide corner, display, and camera array protection in style without covering up Apple’s wonderful iPhone 16 design. While you can still use our exclusive code to score a deal on the standard issue metal models (use code 9TO510 at checkout) in various colorways, Arc Pulse has informed us that it’s high-end special edition model for iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max will finally be back in stock start at 5 a.m. ET/11 a.m. CET today (in 30 minutes from the time of writing) – this model sold out completely and very quickly at launch, so don’t sleep on this chance to score one if you’re interested as there’s no telling how long it will last and if it will come back in stock again down the line. 

Nomad has been a role this year with new releases, from its latest Apple Watch Bands and iPhone 16 case collection to the Qi2 Stand One Max before that, but today it is turning up the heat with its new Magma collection. The brand updated its iPhone Sport Case and Rocky Point Apple Watch lineups back in late September with an all-new Forest green colorway and now both product families are getting the new vibrant orange Magma treatment. Now available for purchase directly on the official Nomad site, you can get a closer look down below. 

Back in September at IFA, Belkin unveiled its Apple MagSafe Duo-style foldable travel charger, and it has just recently unleashed a new 3-in-1 model. The Apple-inspired model is essentially a small square fold-up device that unfurls to reveal a MagSafe pad on one side and a Qi pad for AirPods and the like on the other. The new Magnetic Wireless Charging Travel Pad treatment is very much the same as the two-way model, but with a third charging pad that features a pop-out Apple Watch charger as well. Now available for purchase, you can head below for a closer look at the details. 

The growing number of 15W MagSafe charging stands out there is dizzying. It is becoming harder and harder for brands to differentiate themselves from the pack, but I think Journey has managed to pull this off, even if mostly in an aesthetic way, with its new NOVA 3-in-1 Fast Wireless Charging Station. And now it’s time to go hands-on to see if the price of entry is worth it. 

Today Lexar is officially launching its new Go Portable SSD and hub system. The ultra portable storage system combines a two-piece set consisting of a tiny thumb-sized USB-C drive that can connect right to the bottom of an iPhone with a detachable hub of sorts that adds a bevy of interconnectivity options to your content creator setup. We did see a successful Kickstarter campaign earlier in the year that garnered over a $1M in revenue ahead of today’s official US release, but the new storage setup is now available for purchase at retail and ready to directly capture 4K Apple Pro Res footage straight from iPhone 15 and 16 Pro/Pro Max devices. 

We already featured the new MUJJO iPhone 16 accessories and came away impressed with its latest leather cases, but it has since expanded the lineup with a new MagSafe wallet. The standard issue version recently landed in our roundup of some favorites for Apple’s latest handset, but the new model takes just about everything we loved about the original and adds in a bifold-like design with some kickstand action. Now available for purchase directly on the official site, you can get more details and closer look down below. 

Baseus is a brand that has quickly become one of the favorite budget-friendly solutions around here among both staffers and readers, especially when it comes to charging gear. It has recently unleashed its latest lineup of power solutions including the “world’s first desktop charger with a retractable cable” as well as an ultra thin model as part of its Nomos lineup, and all of them are landing on its official Amazon storefront with notable launch deals. Scope out the deals and details below. 

8Bitdo is expanding its gamepad lineup today with the introduction of a new Bluetooth model called the Ultimate Mobile Gaming Controller for Android. This new gamepad features Hall Effect triggers and joysticks and it fully supports the brand’s Ultimate software, too. You can pre-order the new Ultimate Mobile Gaming Controller for Android now at $49.99 shipped. It comes in black and white colors, both of which start shipping on November 29 which is just in time for the holidays. This listing also falls under the Amazon pre-order Guarantee, which means you’ll be charged the lowest price it falls to between now and release no matter how much you lock in for now. Head below for a closer look and more details.

While Anker has upgraded its Prime power gear with a new flat-style 240W power strip, the previous-gen 2023 model Anker Prime 6-in-1 USB-C Charging Station is still a solid option and a significantly less pricey one at that. The new 2024 model carries a regular price tag at $165 and is currently selling for $145 at Amazon where it has never dropped below $100 (this was the fall Prime Day deal), but you can now score the 2023 model down at $69.99 shipped via Anker’s Amazon storefront or its official site right now. Regularly $100 these days (it launched last year at $110), this is at least 30% off, the lowest price we can find, and $20 under the previous deal price. 

Today, Satechi is officially launching its next-generation Qi2 Trio Wireless Charging Pad. Delivering a more premium aluminum build alongside the ability to charge your gear in an entirely flat position or at a heads-up viewing angle for a proper desktop MagSafe-ready stand setup, it is now available for purchase with an included 45W power adapter. Head below for a closer look. 

Moment has been a staple brand around for years, delivering some of the better camera lens attachments in the game while accommodating them by way of its iPhone 16 Camera Case with the built-in Drop-In Lens Mount. It has been popular among readers for good reason, and it’s time to put its new iPhone 16 model to the test to make sure it’s up to par with the Camera Control button and Apple’s latest handset design. 

Nomad is one of our favorite iPhone case makers – this should come as no surprise considering how much I just praised its gorgeous Traditional full-wrap leather iPhone 16 model (I’m using it right now). But for folks not upgrading to iPhone 16 anytime soon, it has now moved just about all of its wonderful leather and sport iPhone 15 cases over to clearance pricing with solid 30% price drops. While you will find some deals on its official Amazon store right now, selection is extremely limited. Deals on Nomad gear are hard to come by. It does happen from time-to-time, but it’s seldom at best. Starting today, you’ll find a giant collection of the iPhone 15 models at 30% off waiting over on this landing page (just above the iPhone 13 and 14 models) – we will highlight some of our favorites for you down below as well. 

Hyper unveiled one of the more capable 15W MagSafe stands earlier this year with a 4-in-1 setup and it is now finally available for purchase. One of the only models on the market from the major third-party brands to offer a proper 4-in-1 setup that includes a 15W Qi2 MagSafe pad for iPhone, an Apple Watch fast charger, a 5W Qi pad for AirPods, and a fourth wireless charging pad that can deliver up to 10W of juice to a second handset, the HyperJuice Next Qi2 4-in-1 Magnetic Charging Stand is now up for purchase with a couple other notable tricks up its sleeve.