They’ve already got the iPhone – here’s what to buy the Apple fan in your life next this Christmas
They’ve already got the iPhone – here’s what to buy Apple fans next this Christmas
Shopping for an iPhone owner this Christmas? There’s plenty to choose from beyond another vanilla case. A good accessory can make the trusty phone they already have even more useful, or give them a glow up to enjoy. And it doesn’t have to be made by Apple, either…
Twelve South Valet
Twelve South’s Valet is a handsome place to empty your pockets at the end of the day. The Nappa leather tray holds a wallet and keys, with a magnetic wireless charging pad built into one side for a compatible iPhone. Put everything down together, and the phone can charge while the rest stays within reach.
Underneath, you’ll find a port for a second device. Plug in an Apple Watch charging cable, for example, and you can keep the watch next to the phone. The weighted metal base conceals the cable routing, and you can rotate the tray to suit the space on a bedside table. Its leather frame is removable, while the power supply and USB-C cable come in the box. A luxury you might struggle to justify buying for yourself – the sign of a truly excellent gift.
Orbitkey Key Organiser Tracker
Orbitkey’s Key Organiser Tracker keeps keys folded into a neat stack, so they don’t jangle around in a pocket. It also has Apple Find My tracking built into the band. Pair it with their iPhone and they can see their keys on a map, or make the organiser ring when they’re nearby.
That saves attaching a separate tracker, although there’s still a D-ring for a bulky car fob. Orbitkey quotes three to five months between charges, with a magnetic charging cable included. The version here has a leather-free PU casing in a choice of colours. For someone who regularly holds up the household looking for their keys, it’s a present that everyone will appreciate.
Apple AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case
Apple’s AirPods 5 offer noise cancellation without silicone tips, making them worth considering for anyone who dislikes the plugged-up feeling of in-ear buds. They’re easy to set up with an iPhone, too – open the case nearby and tap Connect.
The Wireless Charging Case version adds volume swipes on the stems, so there’s less need to reach for the phone. Adaptive Audio adjusts how much outside sound comes through, while Conversation Awareness lowers the music when they start speaking. Apple claims up to five hours of listening with noise cancellation on, or 22 hours including case top-ups. The case itself charges over USB-C, on a Qi pad, or using an Apple Watch charger. It can also play a sound through Find My, which should help when it goes missing.
Anker Nano USB-C Wall Charger
A spare charger becomes a much better present when the recipient keeps borrowing yours. Anker’s Nano supplies up to 30W through its single USB-C port, with folding UK pins that make it easy to tuck into a bag. The compact GaN design keeps it small enough to carry every day.
It comes in colours beyond the usual black and white, and works with both USB-C and older Lightning iPhones using the appropriate cable. That cable isn’t included, mind, so add one to the present if they need it.
Lexar JumpDrive D50E 256GB
For anyone who takes hundreds of holiday photos and videos, Lexar’s D50E offers a simple way to keep a separate copy. The metal drive has both USB-C and USB-A connectors in a swivelling housing. They can plug it straight into a USB-C iPhone to copy files, then use the other connector with a computer that has the older USB socket.
This model holds 256GB, with larger versions available for particularly extensive collections. The iPhone’s Files app can access the drive, and Lexar also offers an app for backing up photos stored on the handset. It’s external storage, so they’ll need to copy things across rather than expect their phone’s capacity to increase automatically. Once that’s done, they have a backup they can keep without paying a subscription.
RayNeo Air 4 Pro
RayNeo’s Air 4 Pro glasses give someone who watches films on their iPhone a much bigger picture to enjoy. Connect them to a compatible handset and two Full HD Micro-OLED displays show the video in front of their eyes. RayNeo describes the effect as equivalent to a 201in screen – quite an upgrade for the train journey home.
There’s HDR10 support, plus four speakers tuned with Bang & Olufsen for sound. At 76g, the glasses are light enough to pack in a small bag, with adjustable nose pads and flexible temples to help get the fit right. They need an iPhone with video output over USB-C, though. The iPhone 15, 16, and 17 ranges support this, excluding the 16e and 17e. Check the exact handset before buying.
