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Tis the season – if you’re struggling to come up with great gifts for the Apple fan in your life, our helpful gift guide should put you on the right track.
With the holidays approaching, you’re probably getting ready to start gift shopping. Let AppleInsider help you with this great gift guide, full of hand-picked gift ideas for the Apple lover in your life.
PlugBug by Twelve South
If you know someone who’s constantly losing their charger, we’ve got the perfect gift for them: the PlugBug by Twelve South. This ultra-slim USB-C charger that works with Apple’s Find My feature is the perfect solution for forgetful friends and family members.
Ultra-Slim PlugBug Charger – Image courtesy of Twelve South
The PlugBug comes in two styles – a 2-port, 50W charger or a 4-port, 120W charger, perfect for powering your favorite Apple devices.
You can get the 50W version for $69.99 or the 120W version for $119.99 directly from Twelve South. Or you can buy it on Amazon.
Buy on Amazon
Courant Mag:3 2-in-1 Charging Tray
After a long day, having the perfect place to store your everyday essentials is a simple convenience that often gets overlooked. Here's why we love the Courant Mag:3.
Mag:3 Charging Tray by Courant – Image Credit: Courant
The Mag:3 is a 2-in-1 charging tray with a MagSafe charger for your iPhone and a Qi charger for any Qi-compatible device. There's even an extra USB-C port on the back, making it a great place to charge your Apple Watch or iPad.
This sophisticated gift is perfect for just about anyone, and would look great anywhere from a dorm room to an office, a hallway, or a nightstand. You can pick one up online at the Courant or on Amazon — prices start at $150 for the laundry tray or $200 for the leather one, but Amazon has deep discounts on select colors.
Buy on Amazon
Casetify Clear Case
Apple released the iPhone 16 line this year, and if you're planning on gifting it to someone special in your life, we'd recommend getting a case to go with it.
Casetify Clear Case – Image Credit: Casetify
It's no secret that we love the Casetify line, and one of our favorites is the MagSafe Clear Case. It's the perfect everyday case designed to protect your iPhone from bumps and scratches. It also comes in hundreds of different patterns, perfect for letting your favorite Apple fan show off their personality.
The Casetify Clear Case starts at $72 for the iPhone 16 line — but don’t worry, they have cases for every iPhone from the iPhone 12 on up. You can also check out a selection of designs on Casetify on Amazon.
Buy on Casetify
Nomad AirTag Leather Loop
If you’re planning on getting an Apple AirTag as a gift, we recommend pairing it with an AirTag holder. One of our favorites is the Nomad Leather Loop.
Nomad AirTag Leather Loop
The Leather Loop is a Horween leather loop that attaches to the AirTag with adhesive, adding just over 2 millimeters of thickness to the AirTag. It's also an affordable stocking stuffer that costs $20 and comes in three colors: brown, black, and natural.
Buy at Nomad
Belkin Boost Charge Pro 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Pad with 15W MagSafe Charging
Chances are you know someone who owns just about every Apple device, and we bet they could always use some extra charging pads. Do them a favor and get Belkin's 3-in-one Boost Charge Pro Wireless Charging Pad for iPhone, AirPods, and Apple Watch.
Belkin's 3-in-1 Boost Charge Pro – Image courtesy of Belkin
This convenient charging pad lets you charge your Apple devices faster with the new Magnetic Fast Charge Module for Apple Watch Series 7 and later, and MagSafe technology for iPhone 12 and later. You can get it for $149.99.
Buy it from Belkin
Leather MacBook Pro Cases by Burton Goods
Apple recently released its new MacBook Pro (check out the discounted prices), making it the perfect time to get your favorite Mac user a thoughtful gift. We personally love the Burton Goods Luxury Leather Slim Case.
Luxury Leather Slim Case – Image Credit: Burton Goods
This gorgeous MacBook case will help protect your new investment from bumps and scratches while adding a luxurious look and feel. It’s available for both the 14-inch MacBook Pro and 16-inch MacBook Pro, priced at $189.95 and $209.95, respectively.
Buy at Burton Goods
Nomad Titanium Band for Apple Watch
When business class is called for, the Nomad Titanium Band is a premium link bracelet that screams elegance and is designed to fit a variety of Apple Watch sizes.
The Nomad Titanium Band fits the latest Apple Watch models
Made from grade 5 titanium, the Nomad Titanium Band also features a special magnetic clasp and is scratch-resistant.
You can buy one for yourself and others for $300 directly from Nomad. The Titanium Band is available in your choice of black or titanium and is designed to fit the Apple Watch Ultra, Ultra 2, Series 10, 9, 8, 7, SE, and more.
Buy at Nomad
Palmetto Apple Watch Bands
The Apple Watch is a fantastic health device, although you need to make sure you wear it all the time to reap the benefits. If you know someone who is having trouble finding a band that fits comfortably, we're here to help.
Palmetto Watch Bands – Image Credit: Palmetto Bands
Palmetto Bands are elastic bands with no buckles or fasteners, making them extremely comfortable to wear. As a bonus, they’re only $18 each, making them the perfect stocking stuffer for the holiday season.
Buy at Palmetto Bands
Apple Pencil
The iPad is a fantastic device on its own, but when paired with the Apple Pencil, it takes things to a whole new level. If you know someone who doesn’t have one yet, the Apple Pencil makes the perfect gift.
Second-Generation Apple Pencil
Apple offers quite a few Apple Pencil styluses, so you’ll want to make sure you’re buying the right one for your loved one’s device.
The Apple Pencil starts at $79 for the base model and jumps up to $129 for the Apple Pencil Pro, but sale prices can be found on both versions on Amazon.
Buy on Amazon
Rock, Paper, Pencil Screen Protector, and Apple Pencil Tip from Astropad
Writing and drawing on your iPad is great, although we’ve found that it can get a little tiring on your hand and wrist after a while. One way to make it easier is to increase the friction on the surface a little.
Rock Paper Pencil – Image credit: AstroPad
You can do this a few ways, but our current favorite is the Rock Paper Pencil set from Astropad. Designed by artists, the Rock Paper pencil combines a matte screen protector with a replaceable Apple Pencil tip to perfectly mimic the feel of writing on paper with a ballpoint pen.
You can buy the AstroPad Rock Paper Pencil on Amazon for $44.99, making it a great gift for artists and students alike.
Buy on Amazon
Satechi USB-C Combo Hub
What would a gift guide be without a USB-C hub? We'd say it's incomplete. While more and more devices are switching to USB-C, everyone knows at least one person with some older devices.
Satechi USB-C Combo Hub – Image Credit: Satechi
If you're looking for a budget USB-C hub that's perfectly portable and compatible with a wide range of Apple devices, we recommend checking out Satechi's USB-C Combo Hub. It features three USB-A slots, as well as SD and SD mini card readers.
Satechi's USB-C Combo Hub is available on Amazon for $34.99.
Buy on Amazon
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