Useful iPhone Accessories Worth Checking Out

[MacRumors]

MacRumors videographer Dan is regularly trying out new accessories for the iPhone, and in the latest MacRumors YouTube video, Dan highlights some of the latest iPhone accessories he’s been testing, many of which focus on iPhone photography and videography. There's a high-end microphone option, a new flash drive from SanDisk, mounts from Moment, and more.

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• Belkin 3-in-1 MagSafe Charger ($140) - If you have an iPhone 12, an Apple Watch, and AirPods or another Qi smartphone, the Belkin 3-in-1 MagSafe Charger is a compact and functional charging option for all of your devices. It's expensive, but it's also one of the only Apple-certified MagSafe accessories.
• Rode Wireless Go II ($300) - If you need a high-quality microphone for vlogging or filming videos on your iPhone, the Rode Wireless Go II is worth checking out. It's a wireless microphone that can record two sound sources simultaneously, and it interfaces with Macs and iOS devices. It has enough internal memory for more than 24 hours of recording, and up to seven hours of battery life.
• SanDisk iXpand Flash Drive Luxe ($45) - Available in 64, 128, and 256GB capacities, the new SanDisk iXpand Flash Drive Luxe has a Lightning connector and a USB-C connector to make it easy to transfer large files between your iOS devices, Macs, and PCs.
• Moment MagSafe Accessories ($19.99+) - Moment recently came out with a whole range of MagSafe cases and mounts, including the ProTripod mount and the Multi-Threaded mount, both of which are ideal for iPhone photographers and videographers. The Tripod mount, for example, has a cold shoe mount that works with microphones and other accessories. With the threaded mount, you can attach any accessory to an iPhone, and Moment is using some seriously strong magnets to make sure your accessories stay attached.
• Labodet MagSafe Wallet ($327) - If you like the MagSafe Wallet from Apple but want a seriously higher end version, Labodet has MagSafe wallet options made from exotic leathers. At this price point, the wallet isn't an accessory for most people, but it does have a stronger magnet than Apple's option.
• Grovemade MagSafe Stand ($120) - If you have a standard $39 MagSafe charger from Apple, you might want to look into the Grovemade MagSafe Stand if you're looking for something to hold it up. At $120 it's super expensive, but it is a unique wood design you're not going to get with other charging options. You also need to supply your own MagSafe charging puck.

What are your favorite accessories for the iPhone? Let us know in the comments and we may feature some of your suggestions in a future accessory video.

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[Geert76]

$120 for just a (Magsafe) stand?
Completely (wal)nuts

 

[catsounds]

You lost me at $327 for a magsafe wallet...

 

[SkyRom]

These are definitely solid accessories. I don't mind paying for an innovative, exciting product that does everything it claims. I bought my dad the folding MagSafe charger and it's been excellent for business trips and compact travel needs. When Touch ID is back this or next year with no bezels I'll be looking into all of this stuff.

 

[gorkt]

MOFT wallet. Its a game changer. Its what the Apple wallet should have been.

 

[Digital Skunk]

The Satechi MagSafe dock for iPhone 12 and AirPods Pro is my new favorite accessory.

I also love the clear Apple MagSafe case which, to me anyway, feels better in my hand than the naked phone. This is the first time I've ever preferred my phone with a case, still love the design though.

 

[macsareveryinteresting]

The only one I’m impressed by is the Belkin MagSafe Charger. They are all good but the best one is the Belkin MagSafe Charger.

 

[Romeo_Nightfall]

MOFT wallet. Its a game changer. Its what the Apple wallet should have been.

Yeah looks nice - bit bulky maybe?

 

[tmwholland]

Really a shame there are still no decent bike-mounts that leverage magsafe (or at least that don't require a special case)... I've been using quadlock for years but the adaptor case now gets in the way of Magsafe and on top of it makes normal wireless charing near-on impossible (I need to remove the phone from the case)... Anyone else have any luck with bike mounts?

 

[iGeneo]

MOFT wallet. Its a game changer. Its what the Apple wallet should have been.

Seen mixed reviews... I think everybody wants a stronger magnet. What say you on the magnet?

 

[applicious84]

You lost me at $327 for a magsafe wallet...

subjective, but it doesn't even look good

 

[Apple_Robert]

When the accessory cost half (or more) of what one paid for the phone, it might be time to take a step back and reassess what is really needed, especially at the prices in the OP.

 

[ericwn]

You lost me at $327 for a magsafe wallet...

Let’s hope it helps them with getting the desired attention.

 

[ericwn]

MOFT wallet. Its a game changer. Its what the Apple wallet should have been.

Price wise definitely.

 

[DeepIn2U]

MOFT wallet. Its a game changer. Its what the Apple wallet should have been.

Link?

You lost me at $327 for a magsafe wallet...

You gotta be a high roller to be able to afford the very best third party apple compatible products 🤪😉

 

[Apple_Robert]

It is easy to suggest very high priced accessories when you are regularly given test / review units.

I am curious as to how many of the apps listed Dan has personally bought and regularly used.

 

[Jack2Jack]

Anyone know where I can get that wallpaper on the phone?! I like it!

 

[Carmenia83]

F the Belkin stand. I just got this $28 dock on Amazon. You put your MagSafe and Apple Watch chargers in it and route the cords down into the base where they plug into a USB-A and USB-C with all the cords hidden. Then there’s also a lightning dock for AirPods, an Apple Pencil dock, and an extra USB-A on the back.

Amazon link